Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Selected based on academic merit rank in state/national level entrance examinations (JEE, NEET, CLAT, CAT, etc.) for admission into notified premier institutions. Restricted to SC category with a parental income of up to ₹8.0 Lakhs per annum.
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students
Q.What is the family income limit for the SC Top Class Education Scheme?
The total annual family income of the candidate from all sources must not exceed ₹8.00 Lakhs.
Q.What is the maximum tuition fee reimbursement for private institutions?
For private sector notified institutions, the tuition fee reimbursement is capped at a maximum of ₹2,00,000 (₹2 Lakhs) per annum per student.
Q.Can two siblings from the same family avail of the SC Top Class Scholarship?
Yes, a maximum of two siblings from the same family are eligible to receive the scholarship under this scheme.