Scholarship
Scholarship/Merit Scholarship Schools SC/ST/OBC/Min (Studying in College/Technical/ Professional Institutions)(SMSSSSICTPI)
Overview
About SMSSSSICTPI
The Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/Minority students studying in college, technical or professional institutions is a state scholarship offered in Delhi. It is administered by the Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minorities under the Government of NCT of Delhi, which runs a set of scholarship and fee-support schemes for students from these communities, and it is listed for applicants on the national myScheme portal.
The scheme pays cash assistance to students from Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Class and Minority communities who are enrolled in higher, technical or professional courses. The support is paid monthly, with separate rates set for students living in a hostel and for day scholars.
The aim is to help students from these communities meet the recurring costs of study at the college and professional level, so that family income is less likely to interrupt their education. Selection is merit-based, and eligibility is tied to a family-income limit alongside academic performance; the exact thresholds and amounts are fixed by the department and shown in the eligibility and benefits details.
Sources: myScheme – Scholarship/Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/Min students (Studying in College/Technical/Professional Institutions) · Department of Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi
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 |
| 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 should be a resident of Delhi. | |
| The applicant should belong to the SC/ST/OBC/Minority category. | |
| The applicant should be enrolled in a recognized school, college, or institution in India. | |
| The applicant should be a student. | |
| The applicant should have secured a 60% or above marks in the previous examination. | |
| If the applicant is from OBC/Minority Community, his/her annual family income should not exceed ₹2,00,000/-. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Course of Study Group-A
- Degree courses in medical/engineering/B.Sc. (Agri)/Veterinary Science/Forensic Science/Higher Technical and professional studies, and degree-level courses in Indian medicine (B.A.M.S. and comparable courses in Ayurvedic, Unani/Tibbia, and Homeopathy systems of Medicine): Hostellers: ₹1,620/- per month for 12 months; Day Scholars: ₹900/- per month for 12 months.
- For Postgraduate courses in the above fields and other technical/professional courses: Hostellers: ₹1,860/- per month for 12 months; Day Scholars: ₹960/- per month for 12 months.
- Course of Study Group-B
- Diploma-level courses in Indian medicine, engineering, technology, architecture, and other vocational courses, as well as postgraduate courses in science subjects: Hostellers: ₹1,110/- per month for 12 months; Day Scholars: ₹720/- per month for 12 months.
- Course of Study Group-C
- Certificate courses in engineering, technology, architecture, medicine, and other vocational courses (minimum duration of one year): Hostellers: ₹930/- per month for 12 months; Day Scholars: ₹630/- per month for 12 months.
- Course of Study Group-D
- General courses up to graduate level: Hostellers: ₹804/- per month for 12 months; Day Scholars: ₹420/- per month for 12 months.
- Postgraduate studies in Arts, Commerce, and other subjects: Hostellers: ₹930/- per month for 12 months; Day Scholars: ₹630/- per month for 12 months.
- Conditions for Disbursement
- The scholarship amount will be reduced to 50% if a student fails the annual examination but continues studies, except in cases of medical grounds or natural calamities.
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
SMSSSSICTPI – 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.