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The scheme "Pre-Matric Scholarship for Backward Class Students" aims to provide financial assistance to backward class students studying at the pre-matriculation level in India. Monthly scholarships of varying amounts are provided to eligible students.

Benefit: Classes 6th to 8th Boys: ₹20/- per month Girls: ₹30/- per month Classes 9th to 10th Boys: ₹30/- per month Girls: ₹40/- per month NOTE: The scheme is individual in nature, covering all of Madhya Pradesh. Scholarships are awarded for 10 months annually and paid in one installment on 30th September.

This scheme aims to provide additional financial assistance of ₹500/- per month to children of individuals working in cleaning/sanitation profession. This assistance is given to students already receiving a scholarship under Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme, ensuring their continued education.

Benefit: Financial Assistance: - This scheme provides ₹500/- per month as additional financial assistance to children of individuals working in the cleaning/sanitation profession. Note: Assistance will be provided for a maximum of 10 months per year.

The scheme was launched on 1st January1900, the scheme "Admission in Post Matric Hostel" by the Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, provides free accommodation to backward class students to support their education.

Benefit: Providing free accommodation for education to backward class students

The Scheme “Advocate Grant” was launched by the Backward Classes Development Department, Government of Kerala during the year 2012-13. Under the scheme, the grant will be provided to law graduates belonging to backward classes facing financial difficulties for starting practice as advocates.

Benefit: The grant of ₹12000/- per year will be provided to law graduates who enrolled before the Bar Council. The grant will be provided for 3 consecutive years.

The scheme aims to support students from SC, ST, OBC, MBC, and EWS categories by providing financial aid for accommodation. The students receive ₹2,000/- per month for up to 10 months per academic year.

Benefit: Financial Assistance: ₹2,000/- per month for a maximum of 10 months per academic year. Note: Students will be paid on monthly/monthly basis. Duration of Benefit: Maximum 5 years per student. Total Number of Beneficiaries: 5,000 students annually.

The Scheme "Anya Pichhda Varg Kalyan Chhatravaas" under the BC & EBC Welfare Department, Bihar. under this scheme, provied ₹1,000/- per month hostel grant is provided for each student and 15 kg of free food grains per month (9 kg rice + 6 kg wheat).

Benefit: ₹1,000/- per month hostel grant for each student. 15 kg of free food grains per month (9 kg rice + 6 kg wheat). Free facilities like cot, mattress, bedsheet, and cooking utensils. Food arrangements under superintendent's supervision; students bear actual meal costs. Hostel facilities may include CCTV, water purifier, TV, Wi-Fi, computer lab, and sports equipment (based on fund availability). Support for competitive exam preparation and access to library.

The scheme "Artisan Promotion" by the DSFDC provides artisans with opportunities to participate in national fairs and exhibitions. It offers financial support for participation fees, lodging, boarding, and stipends, benefiting artisans from Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Minorities.

Benefit: The Corporation provides opportunities for artisans to participate in fairs and melas organized by different National Apex Corporations. Stipend for Beneficiaries from Scheduled Castes Category Daily Allowance (DA) for Participant: ₹150/- per day DA for Attendant/Spouse: ₹100/- per day Travel Allowance (TA): Actual train fare by sleeper class or bus fare (on production of original tickets) Hotel Accommodation: ₹200/- per day (Male), ₹300/- per day (Female) Luggage/Transportation: ₹500/- Stipend for Beneficiaries from Minority Category DA for Participant: ₹1200/- per day (maximum for boarding & lodging for one person only) TA: Actual train fare by sleeper 2nd class or bus fare (on production of original tickets) one side. Other Backward Class Category: Reimbursement of to and fro 2nd Class journey by train/bus fare against the original tickets to participant and one helper. ₹150/- per day as daily allowance to the participant. Maximum ₹500/- towards freight charges for the luggage. Stipend for Beneficiaries from Safai Karamcharis Category To and Fro 2nd Class train ticket fare/bus for the shortest route & reasonable coolie charges. DA: ₹150/- per day per member. Lodging facility will be provided by the NSKFDC or ₹250/- per day, per member. Local conveyance: ₹100/- per day per member or transport provided by NSKFDC. Stipend for Beneficiaries from Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) Category ₹500/- per day (including attendant). To & Fro 2nd Class fare of Train or Bus and maximum ₹6000/-. Boarding & Lodging: ₹500/- per day.

The Punjabi government has established the Punjab Ashirwad Scheme to offer financial support for a girl's marriage.

Benefit: Financial assistance of ₹51,000/-.

The scheme “Assistance to Traditional Pottery Makers” provides financial assistance to Traditional Pottery makers belonging to the state OBC category for the purchase of modern machinery for job modernization.

Benefit: The financial assistance of ₹25,000/- will be provided to the Traditional Pottery Makers for upgrading the occupation and purchasing machinery.

The "Assistance to Voluntary Organizations Working for Welfare of OBCs" scheme aims to involve the voluntary sector in improving the educational and socio-economic conditions of the target group i.e. OBCs to upgrade skills to enable them to start income-generating activities on their own.

Benefit: Financial support for skill development projects aimed at improving socio-economic conditions of OBCs. Simplified and transparent application and approval process. Regular monitoring and evaluation to ensure effective utilization of funds. Support for NGOs to enhance their capacity and expand their reach. Encouragement of self-employment and gainful employment for OBCs. Priority given to projects in backward districts and villages under SAGY. Extent of Assistance: Government may cover up to 90% of approved project expenditure. PSUs or other organizations limited to 30% of project cost for skill development programs. First installment up to 75% on submission of necessary documents. Second installment on receipt of audited accounts and utilization certificates.

"Award of Attendance Scholarship to Girl Students in the Middle Stage of Education" was launched by the Directorate of School Education, UT of Puducherry aims to raise the enrolment of girls in schools in the age group of 11-14 years in the middle stage of education, and to avoid dropout.

Benefit: Scholarship Amount: ₹200/- per annum per student.- Mode of Disbursement: Disbursed directly into Aadhaar-seeded bank account of the applicant through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and Public Financial Management System (PFMS).

"Backward Classes Student Merit Award Scheme" aims to recognize and reward academic excellence among backward-class students. Monetary awards are provided to one boy and one girl student from backward classes who secure the highest marks at the district level in class 10th and 12th board exams.

Benefit: Class 10th Board Examination: ₹5,000/- per student Class 12th Board Examination: ₹10,000/- per student Frequency of Disbursement: Annual Time of Disbursement: Distribution on August 15 or January 26

Launched on 1st January 2007, the "Backward Classes Foreign Study Scholarship Scheme" by the Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh provides financial assistance to backward class students for postgraduate, Ph.D., and post-research studies abroad.

Benefit: To provide financial assistance to students belonging to the backward class.

The “Barbershop Renovation Grant” scheme is launched by the Backward Communities Development Department, Government of Kerala. Under the scheme, financial assistance will be provided to the traditional barber of rural areas to uplift the standard of the traditional barbershops.

Benefit: The maximum grant that can be availed by a beneficiary under the scheme is ₹25,000/-. Note 01: The financial assistance will be transferred to the beneficiary account through the online fund transfer system. Note 02: If the total cost of modernization is ₹10,000/- or less (i.e. eligible assistance is ₹5,000/- or less), the same will be disbursed in a single installment. Note 03: If the total cost of modernization is more than ₹10,000/-, it will be disbursed in two installments, 60% of eligible assistance being paid as the first installment and the balance 40% being paid on completion of the work and due verification and certification by the authorized officer of the Department. Note 04: Financial assistance will be 50% of the total project cost for modernization subject to a maximum of ₹25,000/-. Note 05: The grant may be used to purchase instruments and furniture. Note 06: The grant may be used to purchase Germs killers, sterilizing instruments, and disposable towels. Note 07: The grant may be used to ensure the hygiene of the existing shop.

"Big Loan Scheme" aims to provide term loans up to ₹5,00,000/- for income-generating activities to eligible applicants from specific targets groups like SC, OBC, Minorities, Safai Karamcharis, and PwDs. The scheme is implemented by DSFDC in collaboration with National Apex Corporations.

Benefit: Term loan of up to ₹5,00,000/- as a part of the total project cost / loan demanded by the aspirant applicants/beneficiaries on case to case basis. _Repay the loan in 60 monthly installments over five years with a six-month moratorium period._ _For Persons with Disabilities, the maximum repayment period is ten years with a three-month moratorium period._

The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to OBC students studying at the post-matriculation or post-secondary stage to enable them to complete their education. These scholarships shall be available for studies in India only and will be disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer.

Benefit: Maintenance Allowance Group A Degree and Post Graduate level courses including M.Phil., PhD and Post Doctoral research in Medicine (Allopathic, Indian and other recognized systems of medicines), Engineering, Technology, Planning, Architecture, Design, Fashion Technology, Agriculture, Veterinary and Allied Sciences, Management, Business Finance/Administration, Computer Science/Applications. Post Graduate Diploma courses in various branches of management & medicine. C.A./ I.C.W.A./ C.S./ I.C.F.A. etc. M. Phil., Ph.D. and Post-Doctoral Programmes (D.Litt., D.Sc. etc.). L.L.M Rate of Maintenance Allowance (₹ per month): Hostellers: 750; Day Scholars: 350. Group B Graduate/Post/Graduate courses leading to Degree, Diploma, Certificate in areas like Pharmacy (B. Pharma), Nursing (B Nursing), LLB, BFS, other para-medial branches like rehabilitation diagnostics etc., Mass Communication, Hotel Management & Catering, Travel/Tourism/Hospitality Management, Interior Decoration, Nutrition & Dietetics, Commercial Art, Financial Services (e.g. Banking, Insurance, Taxation etc.) for which entrance qualification is minimum Sr. Secondary (10+2), except aviation related courses. Post Graduate courses not covered under Group A e.g. MA/M.Sc./M.Com/ M.Ed./M.Pharma etc. Rate of Maintenance Allowance (₹ per month): Hostellers: 510; Day Scholars: 335. Group C All other courses leading to a graduate degree not covered under Group A & B e.g. BA/B.Sc./B.Com etc. Rate of Maintenance Allowance (₹ per month): Hostellers: 400; Day Scholars: 210. Group D All post-matriculation level non-degree courses for which entrance qualification is High School (Class X), e.g. senior secondary certificate (class XI and XII); both general and vocational stream, ITI courses, 3-year diploma courses in Polytechnics, etc. Rate of Maintenance Allowance (₹ per month): Hostellers: 260; Day Scholars: 160. NOTE: Scholars who are entitled to free boarding and/or lodging will be paid maintenance chargers at 1/3rd of the hostellers' rate. Reader Charges for Blind Students (Blind Scholars) The blind scholars will be given an additional amount as 'Readers Charges' as mentioned below: Group: A & B; Reader Allowance (₹ per month): 175 Group: C; Reader Allowance (₹ per month): 130 Group: D; Reader Allowance (₹ per month): 90 Fees Scholars will be paid enrolment/registration, tuition, games, union, library, magazine, medical examination and such other fees compulsorily payable by the scholar to the institution or University/Board. Refundable deposit-like caution money and security deposit will, however, be excluded. Study Tours Study tour charges upto a maximum of ₹ 900/- per annum limited to the actual expenditure incurred by the student on transportation charges etc., will be paid to the scholars studying professional and technical courses, provided that the head of the institution certifies that the study tour is essential for the scholar for completion of his/her course of study. Thesis Typing/ Printing Charges Thesis typing/printing charges upto a maximum of Rs. 1000 will be paid to research scholars on the recommendation of the Head of the Institution. Mode of Disbursal In order to ensure timely payment of scholarship amount to the beneficiaries, the State Government/UT administrations are requested to avoid cash payment of scholarship amount and are required to issue instructions to all concerned that payment of scholarship should be made directly to beneficiaries through their accounts in post offices/banks with phased transition to Smart Cards. Duration of Awards The award once made will be tenable from the stage at which it is given to the completion of the course subject to good conduct and regularity in attendance. Renewal of Awards It will be renewed from year to year provided that within a course, which is continuous for a number of years, the scholar secures promotion to the next higher class irrespective of the fact whether such examinations are conducted by a University or the Institution.

"Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students for studying in India" aims at providing financial assistance to OBC, EWS and DNT students to support their education. The scholarship covers tuition fees, maintenance allowances, and other academic expenses.

Benefit: Components of the Scholarship Maintenance allowance for the complete duration of the course. Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees. Study tour charges (if applicable). Thesis typing/printing charges (for research scholars). Book allowance for students pursuing correspondence courses. Additional allowances for students with disabilities. Financial Support Breakdown Category of CoursesAcademic Allowance (Yearly in ₹)Tuition Fee (Yearly in ₹)Total (Yearly in ₹)Group 1: Degree and Post Graduate level professional courses10,00010,00020,000Group 2: Other Professional Courses leading to Degree, Diploma, Certificate8,0005,00013,000Group 3: Graduate and Post Graduate courses not covered under Group 1 & Group 26,0002,0008,000Group 4: All post-matriculation (Post Class X level) non-degree courses5,00005,000_Students pursuing C.A./I.C.W.A./C.S./I.C.F.A. shall be treated as day scholars for academic allowance purposes._ _Students studying through correspondence/online courses shall not be eligible for academic allowance._ _Tuition fees shall be paid to online/correspondence students._ _The State Governments may, if they decide, top up the academic allowance from their own resources._ _The scholarship amount will be disbursed annually to the bank account of the beneficiary._ _The scholarship continues for the duration of the course, subject to satisfactory academic progress._

"Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-matric Scholarship to Other Backward Classes for Studies in India" is a Scholarship Scheme by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The objective is to award scholarships to school-going children of poorer OBC parents.

Benefit: Scholarship Hostellers: Class 3rd to 10th: ₹ 500/- per month for 10 months. Day Scholars: Class 1st to 10th: ₹ 100/- per month for 10 months. Ad-Hoc Grant An ad-hoc grant of ₹ 500/- per student per annum to all students i.e. hostlers as well as day scholars will also be given. The scholarship amount will be payable from the date of joining to the date of leaving the school, excluding the period of vacation, which will be about 10 months in a year except in the cases where the students enter late or leave early in the midst of academic year.

The "Chief Minister BC & EBC Chhatravas Anudan Yojana", implemented by the Backward Classes and Extremely Backward Classes Welfare Department, provides financial assistance to students from Backward Classes (BC) and Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) residing in government hostels.

Benefit: Financial Assistance: ₹1,000/- per month for students residing in government hostels.

The Bihar Government provides incentives to individuals belonging to the EBC Categories upon passing the preliminary examination of various competitive exams such as UPSC, BPSC, NDA, CDS, Banking, Railway, SSC, etc., to support their further preparation for the main examination/interview.

Benefit: Under this scheme, candidates who pass the preliminary examination of competitive exams are provided with a prescribed incentive amount ranging from ₹30,000/- to ₹1,00,000/- as under: Sl. No.Name of Competitive ExaminationName of the Institution Conducting the Competitive ExaminationIncentive Amount1Civil ServicesUnion Public Service Commission, New Delhi₹1,00,000/-2Indian Engineering ServiceUnion Public Service Commission, New Delhi₹75,000/-3Indian Economic ServiceUnion Public Service Commission, New Delhi₹75,000/-4Indian Statistical ServiceUnion Public Service Commission, New Delhi₹75,000/-5Combined Geo-Scientist ExaminationUnion Public Service Commission, New Delhi₹50,000/-6Combined Defence Services (CDS)Union Public Service Commission, New Delhi₹50,000/-7Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI Dy. S.P.)Union Public Service Commission, New Delhi₹50,000/-8Central Armed Police ForceUnion Public Service Commission, New Delhi₹50,000/-9National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy first stage (written exam) examUnion Public Service Commission, New Delhi₹50,000/-10Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination conducted by Bihar Public Service Commission, PatnaBihar Public Service Commission, Patna₹50,000/-11Bihar Judicial Service Preliminary ExaminationBihar Public Service Commission, Patna₹50,000/-12State Civil Services Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination conducted by other StatesState Public Service Commissions of the respective states₹50,000/-13Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Grade-B Officer Preliminary ExamReserve Bank of India₹30,000/-14Preliminary Examination for Bank Probationary Officer in State Bank of India (SBI) and other Scheduled Commercial BanksState Bank of India/Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)₹30,000/-15Preliminary Examination for Assistant Administrative Officer in Life Insurance Corporation of IndiaLife Insurance Corporation of India₹30,000/-16Combined Graduate Level Preliminary ExaminationCentral Staff Selection Commission, New Delhi₹30,000/-17Amount payable on passing the Technical and Combined Graduate Level Preliminary examination conducted by various Railway Recruitment BoardsRelated Railway Recruitment Board₹30,000/-