The Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Pre Matric Scholarship For SC Students (Class Ix & X) -Jammu And Kashmir is a scholarship scheme that provides financial assistance and targeted effort to keep Scheduled Caste students in school during the critical secondary stage. This scheme was Designed under the central Matric Scholarships framework and the scheme provides a maintenance allowance and helps reduce dropouts as students move from middle school into higher classes. The scheme is administered through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) for the 2025–26 academic year and runs alongside post-matric programmes that support higher studies.
Who can apply? (Eligibility Requirements)
- Must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category and be domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir.
- Must be enrolled and studying full-time in Class IX or Class X at a recognized school.
- Parental/guardian annual income limit: ₹2,50,000 (check scheme component — some components vary by state/UT).
- Must not be receiving any other central scholarship for the same stage.
Important dates (official timelines)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Scheme portal opened | 10 of July 2025. |
| Student application last date | 31 of December 2025. |
| Defective application verification by institutes | 15 of January 2026. |
| Institute verification deadline | 15 of January 2026. |
| DNO / SNO / MNO verification deadline | 15 of January 2026 confirm on NSP dashboard for final cut-offs. |
Note: Dates above reflect the NSP/UT notifications used for 2025–26; always confirm last-minute changes on the NSP dashboard before submitting.
How to apply — step-by-step
Candidate need to go through following steps to apply online:
- Create your One-Time Registration (OTR) on the official website of National Scholarship Portal scholarships.gov.in.
- Log in with OTR and choose Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Pre Matric Scholarship For SC Students (Class Ix & X) -Jammu And Kashmir from available schemes.
- Fill in personal, family income and academic details; upload asked documents (see list below).
- Submit the application and note the submission ID / acknowledgement number.
- Track status in NSP → Institute verification → DNO/SNO/MNO verification → disbursement.
Documents checklist (keep ready)
Keep scanned copies ready before you begin the online form for the Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Pre Matric Scholarship For SC Students (Class Ix & X) -Jammu And Kashmir:
- Passport-sized photograph of the student.
- Aadhaar card (student and/or parents as required).
- Domicile certificate of Jammu & Kashmir.
- Marksheet/admission proof of current/previous class.
- Caste certificate issued by a competent authority (Tehsildar or above).
- Income certificate of parent(s)/guardian(s) (Tehsildar or equivalent).
- First page of the student’s bank passbook (with IFSC).
This checklist follows the NSP and trusted portal summaries used by the administration; having scanned copies ready speeds up submission.
Post-Matric Benefits
Although this article focuses on pre-matric support, many students progress to the Post Matric Scholarship framework after Class X. The post-matric maintenance allowances (for SC students) are governed by central guidelines and differ by course group (Hostellers vs Day-Scholars). The national guidelines list the maintenance allowances and additional fee reimbursements available under the post-matric programme.
| Group | Hostellers (₹/yr) | Day Scholars (₹/yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 — Degree & PG professional | 13,500 | 7,000 |
| Group 2 — Other professional (degree/diploma) | 9,500 | 6,500 |
| Group 3 — Other graduate & PG | 6,000 | 3,000 |
| Group 4 — Non-degree post-matric | 4,000 | 2,500 |
Official links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification (UT/Directorate PDF) | Download notification (Directorate of Social Welfare, Jammu). |
| Apply Online (National Scholarship Portal) | National Scholarship Portal — Students. |
| Official Scheme information (Ministry / Social Justice) | Department of Social Justice & Empowerment — Matric Scholarships. |
