The primary objective of the scheme is to address the low literacy levels, particularly among backward classes, by providing education and economic support to children belonging to OBCs.

He income of either of the parents (or husband in the case of a married unemployed girl student) is considered, and no other family members' income is taken into account unless both parents (or husband) have passed away.

In such cases, if a student's family income falls within the income ceiling, the student becomes eligible for the scholarship from the month in which the unfortunate death occurred.

House Rent Allowance received by parents is exempted from income calculations for scholarship eligibility if permitted for Income-Tax purposes.

An income certificate is required only once, at the time of admission to courses that last for more than one year.

Scholarships are available for students enrolled in pre-matric classes, specifically from class I to class X. The scholarship covers a duration of 10 months in an academic year.

The scholarship is tenable only in institutions and pre-matriculation courses recognized by the respective State Governments and Union Territory Administrations.

No, scholarship recipients under this scheme are not allowed to avail benefits under any other pre-matric scholarship scheme.

At least 5% of the beneficiaries should be students with disabilities.

Yes, to avoid duplication, bank accounts of the target beneficiaries should be Aadhar seeded.

30% of the beneficiaries are reserved for girl students.

The scholarship may be renewed for the next academic year by the concerned State Government or Union Territory Administration, unless the competent school authority recommends discontinuation.

Yes, the scheme is 'funds-limited,' and the budget allocated is apportioned to States on a pro-rata basis.

States/UTs are expected to incur expenditure under the scheme to at least the sum total of "Central Assistance or NA and matching State share" and should limit the number of scholarships accordingly.