Attendance Scholarship for SC Girls
Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Department, Government of Punjab · Punjab
| Scheme Name | Attendance Scholarship for SC Girls |
| Provided By | Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Department, Government of Punjab |
| Eligibility Summary | School · SC · Girls / women only · Punjab residents · Family income up to ₹0.6 Lakh/year |
About the Program
Apply for the Attendance Scholarship for SC Girls in Punjab. Learn about primary school attendance rules, ₹50 monthly allowance, and submission guidelines.
Benefits & Financial Support
₹1k+
The scholarship provides INR 50 per month for 10 months in an academic year, totaling INR 500 annually. The amount is disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the beneficiaries' Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts. The concerned District Education Officer (DEO) typically facilitates the disbursement after state-level verification.
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Monthly attendance incentive of ₹50 for 10 months.
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Encourages basic primary education and attendance.
Note: Requires 75% attendance in primary school.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | School |
| Course / Stream | School |
| Income Limit | Up to ₹0.6 Lakh/year |
| Category / Caste | SC |
| Domicile State | Punjab |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓Caste Certificate (Digital SC)
- ✓School Attendance Report signed by Headmaster
- ✓Aadhaar Card & Parent's Bank details
- ✓Income proof (< ₹60,000)
Selection Process
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Candidates are selected based on eligibility criteria, with a primary requirement of maintaining 75% class attendance
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Schools are responsible for uploading the online data of eligible girl candidates on the ePunjab portal
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Subsequently, school heads approve this data and forward it to the Concerned District Education Officer (DEO)
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The DEO verifies all conditions and then forwards the applications to the State Head Office for final approval
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After state-level verification, the scholarship amount is transferred to the DEO/DDO for further disbursement directly into the beneficiaries' bank accounts.
Renewal Policy
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To renew the scholarship for subsequent academic years, students, through their respective schools, must reapply annually
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The primary condition for renewal is maintaining the required 75% class attendance and fulfilling other specified eligibility criteria
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Renewal is generally contingent upon the student's continued enrollment in a primary class and consistent attendance.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Offline. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
- 1Student Registration/Data Upload
Schools are required to upload the online data of each eligible girl candidate onto the ePunjab portal (epunjabschool.gov.in).
- 2School Head Approval
The respective school heads must approve the uploaded data as per the designated schedule.
- 3Forward to DEO
Approved applications are then forwarded by the school heads to the Concerned District Education Officer (DEO).
- 4DEO Verification
The District Education Officer verifies the eligibility conditions, including the 75% attendance requirement, and then forwards the data to the State Head Office.
- 5State-Level Processing
After verification at the state level, the scholarship amount is transferred to the account of the concerned DEO/DDO based on the uploaded and verified data.
- 6Disbursement to Beneficiaries
The District Education Officer verifies the attendance percentage for the award before disbursing the amount directly to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries.
- 7Status Tracking
While a direct student-facing tracking guide is not explicitly available, schools involved in the application process would be able to track the status through the ePunjab portal. Parents and students should liaise with their school for updates.
Common Questions (FAQs)
Which department is responsible for this scholarship?
The 'Attendance Scholarship for SC Primary Girl Students' is an initiative of the Department of School Education, Government of Punjab, implemented through the ePunjab portal, although it falls under the broader welfare objectives of the Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Department.
What is the scholarship amount and how is it paid?
Eligible primary girl students receive INR 50 per month for 10 months in an academic year, amounting to INR 500 annually. The scholarship amount is disbursed directly into the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) after verification by the District Education Officer.
What are the key eligibility criteria for this scholarship?
To be eligible, a girl student must be an Indian citizen, a domicile of Punjab, belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category, be studying in a primary class, and maintain at least 75% class attendance. The annual family income must be less than INR 1 lakh.
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