If you are studying in class first to class 10th in various schools and colleges present in the Jammu and Kashmir state then you can apply for the very prestigious Centrally Sponsored Pre Matric Scholarship for the scheduled caste candidates. The candidates will have to fill out the application form available at the national scholarship portal in order to be eligible for this prestigious scheme and then you can easily get the monetary fund if you are selected as per the selection procedure for the Centrally Sponsored Pre Matric Scholarship for SC Students. The candidates will be provided this scholarship if they follow the eligibility criteria mentioned below. We have also shared with you all the step-by-step procedures to apply for the scholarship.
About Centrally Sponsored Pre Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Centrally Sponsored Pre Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Jammu, and Kashmir 2024 is a very prestigious scheme that is presented by the authorities of the national scholarship portal and now all of the candidates who are permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir state can apply for this scholarship opportunity in order to get proper benefits so that they can continue their education and get a lot of career opportunities in the future. The scholarship is especially available for the students who are enrolled in class first to class 10th and all of the students will be provided proper opportunities for monetary funds to help them discover their education and their career. You have to fill out the application form before the last date of 30th November 2022 and then you will be eligible for the benefit.
Also Read: J&K Scholarship
Important Dates
| Scholarship Closing Date | 15th November 2024 |
| Last Date for Defect Verification | 30th November 2024 |
| Last Date for Institute Verification | 30th November 2024 |
| Last date of DNO/SNO/MNO Verification | 15th December 2024 |
Benefits Of Centrally Sponsored Pre Matric Scholarship for SC Students
The following benefits will be provided to all of the beneficiaries through the implementation of the system:-
- Day Scholar – INR 3,500 per annum
- Hosteller –
- Component 1- INR 7,000 per annum
- Component 2- INR. 8,000 per annum (For classes 3 to 10)
- A 10% extra allowance will be provided to Divyang (Disabled) students.
Eligibility Criteria
The candidates must follow the following eligibility criteria to apply for the scholarship scheme:-
- The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
- Component 1 –
- be studying in Classes 9 and 10
- belong to the SC community of Jammu and Kashmir
- have an annual income of INR 2.5 lakh per annum from all sources
- Component 2 –
- be a ward/child of workers who belong to the following categories irrespective of their religion –
- Persons engaged in hazardous cleaning as defined in section 2(I) (d) of the Manual Scavengers Act 2013
- Persons who are Manual Scavengers as defined in section 2(I) (g) of the Manual Scavengers Act 2013
- Tanners and Flayers
- Waste pickers
- be a ward/child of workers who belong to the following categories irrespective of their religion –
Documents Required
The following documents are required to submit while applying for the scholarship:-
- A certificate from the District Social Welfare officer/ identified officer of a Local body/Civic Agency/any such authority as designated by the State Government
- Income certificate
- Mark sheets/certificates
Terms and Conditions
The applicant must follow the following terms and conditions to apply for the centrally sponsored scheme:-
- The scholarship for studying in any class will be available for only one year. If a student has to repeat a class, no scholarship will award for that class for the second (or subsequent) year.
- If a scholar is unable to appear in the annual examination owing to illness, the award may be renewed subject to the production of a medical certificate from the prescribed authority and acceptance of the same by the institution.
- The award once made will be payable until the student passes Class 10 subject to satisfactory academic performance and attendance of 75% in every academic year. The attendance will be verified through the Aadhaar-based attendance System.
- The performance of the States/UTs would measure annually on certain parameters like
- payments as per the given time schedule
- coverage from the poorest households
- academic outcomes of the scholarship-holders
- Implementation of Aadhaar-based attendance
- Digitization of various certificates required for determining eligibility etc.
- The recipient is liable to refund the scholarship amount if the student discontinues the study for which the scholarship was originally awarded.
- The provisions of this scheme can be changed at any time at the discretion of the Government of India.
Also Check: PM Special Scholarship Scheme J&K
Centrally Sponsored Pre Matric Scholarship for SC Students Application Procedure
To apply for the scholarship we will have to follow the simple procedure given below:-
- The candidates will first have to visit the Centrally Sponsored website of the national scholarship portal by clicking on the link given here
- The home page will open on your screen.
- Click on the option called New Registration
- The instructions will open on your screen.
- Tick mark the declaration.
- Click on the “Continue” option.
- Enter all of the details.
- Enter name, date of birth, mobile number, gender, email ID, bank details etc.
- Enter the captcha code
- Click the “Register” option.
- Now you have to log in using your credentials.
- Click on the option called Application Form
- The application form will be displayed on the screen
- Enter details including the State of Domicile, Name of the student, Date of Birth, Community/ Category, Father’s Name, Aadhaar card Number, Mobile Number, Scholarship Category, Gender, Religion, Mother’s Name, Annual Family Income, Email ID etc.
- Click on “Save & Continue”
- Upload the documents.
- Click on “Final Submission’’
- The application form will be successfully submitted.
Check Application Status
If you want to check the application status then you will have to follow the simple procedure given:-
- The candidates will first have to visit the official website of the national scholarship portal by clicking on the link given here
- The home page will open on your screen.
- Click on the option called Login.
- A new page will open on your screen.
- You need to select your year from the drop-down menu.
- A new page will open on your screen.
- Enter your application ID and password.
- Click on the option called Submit.
- The application status will open on your screen.
Contact Details
- Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India