Details about Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students, Delhi 2026
Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students, Delhi 2026 is offered for Bachelors, Masters, Diploma degree in the field of Selected subjects offered by the institutions. You can apply to this scholarship here. The deadline for the sending your application is 31 May, 2026. This scholarship is provided by Government of India and the value of this scholarship is Partial Funding, up to INR 24,000 per annum . This scholarship is open for: Open to Indian nationals.
- Degree: Bachelors, Masters, Diploma
- Provided by: Government of India
- Deadline: 31 May, 2026
- Scholarship value: Partial Funding, up to INR 24,000 per annum
The Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minority, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, offers merit scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/Delta to undergraduate, graduate, or certificate program students. This scholarship aims to give SC, ST, and OBC students financial support. The chosen pupils will get up to INR 24,000 a year.
Eligibility Criteria for Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students, Delhi:
- Students need to be an Indian citizen.
- Students should be a domicile of Delhi.
- Students must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) category.
- Students should have obtained at least 60% marks in the previous academic year.
- Students must have an annual family income of less than INR 3,00,000 per annum.
Students must be studying a UG degree in one of the following subjects in a recognized college or professional/technical institution:
- Medical
- Engineering
- B.Sc. (Agri)
- Veterinary Science
- Forensic Science
- Higher Technical and professional studies
- Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S)
- Comparable course in Ayurvedic, Unani/ Tibbia, and Homeopathy systems of Medicine
- Technical /professional and vocational courses
Students should hold a diploma in one of the following subjects in a recognized college or professional/technical institution:
- Engineering
- Technology
- Architecture
- Printing Technology
- Overseer
- Draftsman Surveyor
- Hotel Management
- Catering
- Applied Nutrition
- Commercial Pilot License
- Wireless & TV Operator
- Sound Recording Engineering
- Photography
- Film Direction
- Acting
- Screenplay Writing
- Indian medicine B.A.M.S
- Comparable course in Ayurvedic
- Unani/Tibbia and Homeopathy System of Medicine
- Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S)
Students should hold a certificate in one of the following subjects in a recognized college or professional/technical institution:
- Engineering Technology
- Architecture & Medicine
- Agriculture
- Vet Science
- Fisheries
- Dairy
- Public Health
- Sanitary Inspector
- Rural services
- Library Science
- Sub officers course in National Fire Service College, Nagpur
- Teachers training
- Library Science
- Physical Education
- Music/Fine/Arts
- Law
- Craft Instructor
- Passenger Transport Management
- Associate degree in Pharmacy
Application Process:
Students need to submit an application form ONLINE only.
Documents:
- Caste certificate in the name of student or father issued by SDM/Deputy Commissioner (Revenue),
- Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCT)
- Marksheet/certificate of the previous academic year
- Income certificate issued by competent authorities (Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi)
- Domicile certificate by the competent authority (Government of NCT of Delhi)
- Gap certificate (in case of a gap in studies for up to 3 years)
Note:
Applicants who are receiving stipends from institutions or the Government (during the course) are also eligible to apply for this scholarship.
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Nitesh paswan
Rismiya Shyju
Scholarship Expert
Hi Nitesh,
Yes, you can apply for the Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students, Delhi 2026 if you meet the following eligibility criteria:
Wishing you all the best!
Riyana jabin cm
Rismiya Shyju
Scholarship Expert
Hi Riyana,
Following are the eligibility criteria for the Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students, Delhi 2026:
If you meet these criteria, you are ready to apply. All the best!
Akanksha Kumari
Rismiya Shyju
Scholarship Expert
Hi Akanksha,
Yes, as an OBC student, you can apply for the Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students, Delhi 2026. Before applying, make sure to carefully review the eligibility criteria and submit your application before the deadline. All the best!
J Ishika
Rismiya Shyju
Scholarship Expert
Hi Ishika,
Yes, as an OBC student, you can apply for the Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students, Delhi 2026. Before applying, make sure to carefully review the eligibility criteria and submit your application before the deadline. All the best!
Bhavesh Jungade
Rismiya Shyju
Scholarship Expert
Hi Bhavesh Jungade,
Yes, a direct 2nd year engineering student can apply for the Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students, Delhi 2026, provided you are from SC/ST/OBC category, hold Delhi domicile, meet the required minimum marks criteria, and are enrolled in a recognized/approved engineering college.