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Top Class Education For Scheduled Caste Students

The Top Class Education For Scheduled Caste Students scheme, administered by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, provides scholarships for Scheduled Caste students pursuing full-time studies beyond class 12th in notified institutions. Eligible applicants must have a total annual family income of ₹8 lakh or less.

Central Cash

States / UT: All India

Ministry / nodal: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): Yes

Scheme open date: 2007-01-01

Categories: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Universities and higher education, Scholarships and student finance, Financial assistance, Citizen empowerment

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Student, Scholarship, Education, Scheduled Caste, Tuition Fee

Details

Top Class Education For Scheduled Caste Students — scheme image

A scholarship scheme by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for Scheduled Caste students pursuing studies beyond class 12th admitted in a full-time course in one of the notified institutions. The total annual family income from all sources must be less than or equal to Rs. 8.00 lakh. The benefit of the Scheme will not be provided to more than 2 siblings in a family.

The scholarship, once awarded, will continue till the completion of the course, subject to satisfactory performance of the student. The students who have studied class X from any of the Central/State/Municipal Govt. or Govt. aided schools (except KVS schools), shall be automatically qualified under the scheme.

Benefits

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  • { "text": "computer/laptop with accessories (UPS and printer)"

Payment of Full tuition fee and non-refundable charges (Ceiling of Rs. 2.00 LPA per student for private sector institutions; Ceiling of Rs.3.72 LPA per student for the private sector flying clubs for Commercial Pilot Training and Type Rating Courses)

Living expenses: ₹ 3000/- per month per student.

Books and stationery: ₹ 5000/- per annum per student.

A computer/laptop with accessories (UPS and printer) limited to ₹ 45000/- per student (one-time assistance).

Eligibility

  1. The applicant must be a student.
  2. The applicant must be pursuing studies beyond class 12th admitted in a full-time course in one of the "notified institutions" (refer definition).
  3. The applicant must be from a Scheduled Caste.
  4. The Total Annual Family Income of the applicant must be less than or equal to ₹ 8 Lakh per Annum.

Application Process

Online

Step 1: Keep ready the soft copies of the required documents.

Go to http://www.scholarships.gov.in/. and click “New Registration”.

Guidelines for Registration will appear. Scroll to the bottom.

Read carefully the undertaking. Accept the Terms. Click “Continue”.

Step 2: A Registration Form will appear. (The fields marked as * are compulsory)

Fill the details and click “Register”.

Your Application ID and password will be displayed.

The same will also be sent as an SMS on your registered mobile number.

Step 3: Go to https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/newstdRegfrmInstruction

Click on “Login to Apply”. Enter your Application ID and password.

Type the Captcha and click “Login”.

On the next screen, provide the OTP received on your registered mobile number. You will be directed to the Password Reset screen.

Create a new password and confirm.

Click “Submit”. You will be directed to the “Applicant’s Dashboard”.

Step 4: On the left pane, click “Application Form”. The fields marked as * are compulsory. Fill the details and upload the documents.

You can either click on “Save as Draft” to complete the application later.

Else, click “Final Submit” to submit the application.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

Definitions

  • Notified Institutions

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status