Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students, Delhi 2026
Scholarship Details
Funding Type
Partial Funding · up to INR 24,000 per annum
Eligible Courses
Selected subjects offered by the institutions
Eligible Nationalities
Open to Indian nationals
Can Be Taken At
Delhi
Provider
Last Verified On
27 Oct 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team
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Overview
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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How to Apply
Check Eligibility
Confirm that you meet the scholarship requirements
Prepare Documents
Gather all required documents for your application
Submit Application
Apply through the official scholarship application process
Application Review
The scholarship provider evaluates eligible applications
Scholarship Decision
Selected applicants are informed about the final results
Documents Needed
Academic Transcripts (Usually required)
Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)
Identity Proof (Usually required)
Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)
Statement of Purpose (If applicable)
Language Test Scores (If applicable)
Recommendation Letters (If applicable)
Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)
Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines
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FAQs
- Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Government of India. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.
Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad. - The deadline of Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students, Delhi 2026 is Expired.
- Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students, Delhi 2026 is offered for Selected subjects offered by the institutions.
- Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students, Delhi 2026 is open for: Open to Indian nationals.
- Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students, Delhi 2026 is offered by Government of India.
- Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students, Delhi 2026 covers Partial Funding, up to INR 24,000 per annum.
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