Scholarship
Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC Students-Delhi(PMSSOBCD)
Overview
About PMSSOBCD
The Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC Students in Delhi is a cash scholarship run by the Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC under the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. It supports Other Backward Class students in the city's schools through their pre-matric years, up to Class 10.
The award is meant to help school-going children from lower-income OBC families stay in education by easing the routine costs of schooling. It is paid as a monthly cash amount rather than as a fee waiver or in-kind support, and is aimed at students from families of limited means whose annual income falls below the ceiling the department sets.
The department administers this as a Delhi state scheme, with applications made through the Delhi e-District portal (edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in). Those who qualify are OBC students studying in the city's schools who meet the income ceiling and the academic and attendance conditions the department sets for each year's cycle.
Sources: Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi - Services & Schemes · Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Delhi - Buddy4Study
Who runs it
Provider
Delhi State Government
State / UT Government
Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minorities Department
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State/ UT |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Online |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The applicant must belong to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category. | |
| The applicant must be enrolled in any of the following | Class I or any subsequent pre-matric class as a day scholar. |
| The applicant must be enrolled in any of the following | Class III or any subsequent pre-matric class as a hosteller. |
| The applicant must be enrolled in any of the following | The applicant must be studying in a recognized institution approved by the concerned State Government or Union Territory Administration. |
| The applicant must be enrolled in any of the following | The applicant's parents' or guardians' annual income from all sources must not exceed ₹2,50,000/-. |
| The applicant must be enrolled in any of the following | The applicant must maintain a minimum attendance of 60% in the previous academic year. |
| The applicant must be enrolled in any of the following | The applicant must have a bank account in his/her own name. |
| The applicant must be enrolled in any of the following | The applicant's bank account must be linked with Aadhaar. |
| The applicant must be enrolled in any of the following | The applicant must not take up employment or assist parents in their work during the course of studies. |
| The applicant must be enrolled in any of the following | The applicant must secure annual promotion to continue receiving the scholarship, except in unavoidable circumstances certified by the competent authority. |
| The applicant must be enrolled in any of the following | The applicant must maintain school discipline and comply with all scholarship conditions. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Scholarship for Hostellers: ₹500/- per month for 10 months for students studying from Class III to Class X. - Scholarship for Day Scholars: ₹100/- per month for 10 months for students studying from Class I to Class X. - Ad-Hoc Grant: ₹500/- per student per annum for both hostellers and day scholars.
- Frequency of Disbursement: Scholarship is provided for 10 months during each academic year.
- Ad-hoc grant is provided once per year.
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
PMSSOBCD – 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.