Scholarship
Pre Matric Scholarship for SC students- DNH & DD(PREMSC)
Overview
About PREMSC
This is a pre-matric scholarship for Scheduled Caste students in the union territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, covering study in Classes IX and X. It is run by the Department of Social Welfare of the UT administration, which invites and processes applications through the National Scholarship Portal.
The scheme sits within the wider Pre-Matric Scholarship framework for SC students, whose stated aim is to reduce dropout at the point where students move from the elementary to the secondary stage. Support comes as cash assistance and associated grants paid to eligible students each year.
It is meant for SC students studying in Classes IX and X at recognised schools in the union territory, subject to a family income limit set by the department. If you fall in that group, you apply online on the National Scholarship Portal following the notice the Social Welfare Department issues for the year.
Sources: myScheme – Pre Matric Scholarship for SC students, DNH & DD · Department of Social Welfare, DNH & DD – Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarship notice (NSP) · Vikaspedia – Pre-Matric Scholarship to SC students, Dadra Nagar Haveli
Who runs it
Provider
Social Welfare
State / UT Government
Social Welfare Department · Social Welfare
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State/ UT |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Online |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
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Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The applicant should belong to the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. | |
| The applicant should be studying in Class IX or Class X. | |
| The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste category. | |
| The applicant's parents' or guardian's annual income from all sources should not exceed ₹2,50,000/-. | |
| The applicant should possess a UT domicile certificate. | |
| The applicant must study in a recognised school with a valid UDISE code. | |
| The applicant must be divyang students are eligible for an additional 10% allowance. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Financial support for SC students studying in Std. IX and X.
- ₹3,500/- per annum assistance for day scholars.
- ₹7,000/- per annum assistance for hostellers.
- Additional 10% allowance for Divyang students.
- Encourages continuation of education among economically weaker students.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
PREMSC – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.