Pre-Matric Scholarship for Children of Parents in Unclean Occupations (Classes 1–10)
Central niche scheme: Classes 1–10 wards of unclean-occupation workers.
Last verified: 2026-11-01 · Yearly renewal required · Applies in: Gujarat (state domicile usually required; central schemes apply across states)
How to apply
Apply on NSP under the SC Component-2 window. State lists show Aug–Sep windows (verify yearly).
Deadline: Aug–Sep windows per state listings (verify yearly)
Wait after verification: Via DBT
Documents you need
- • Occupation certificate of parent/guardian
- • Aadhaar
- • Bonafide certificate
- • Bank account
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Sc Component2 Pre Matric - Aadhaar Seeding & Name Match Must-Do
Sc Component2 Pre Matric amount is pushed by PFMS after Aadhaar validation. If you changed your surname after 10th or have initial expansions different in bank vs Aadhaar, correct it first via bank Aadhaar seeding form. Otherwise payment stays in 'Aadhaar validation failed' stage. Extra tip for sc-component2-pre-matric: Save your PFMS transaction ID screenshot - helps in grievance.
Track it on PFMS Know Your Payments or NSP (scholarships.gov.in) to see exactly where your payment is stuck.
Sc Component2 Pre Matric - Can I Take 2 Scholarships? Renewal Rule
Can I keep Sc Component2 Pre Matric plus another scholarship?
Under NSP norms from AY 2026-27, you can keep one merit/central scheme plus one welfare/category scheme if both schemes allow it. But some schemes strictly prohibit double benefit - Sc Component2 Pre Matric This scheme's guidelines decide final eligibility for combination.. So always read scheme-specific condition.
Do I need to renew yearly?
Yes, Sc Component2 Pre Matric requires fresh renewal each academic year with minimum passing marks and attendance criteria. No auto-renewal.
More about Pre-Matric Scholarship for Children of Parents in Unclean Occupations (Classes 1–10)
Component 2 of the pre-matric scheme is for children of parents engaged in occupations involving cleaning and prone to health hazards — such as manual scavengers, tanners, flayers, waste pickers and people doing hazardous cleaning. There is no caste restriction and no income limit.
It covers Classes 1 to 10 and is implemented by the state social welfare department. The key document is a certificate of the parent's occupation from the competent local authority.
Mistakes students make with this scheme
- Not getting the occupation certificate from the authority named by the state (often the municipality or panchayat).
- Assuming only SC students can apply — any child of a parent in the listed occupations is eligible.
- Applying under the general pre-matric scheme instead, which has an income limit.
What students ask about this scholarship
Is there an income limit for the Component 2 pre-matric scholarship?
No. Eligibility depends only on the parent's occupation, not on income.
Do I need to be SC to get the Component 2 scholarship?
No. Children of parents in the notified hazardous cleaning occupations are eligible whatever their caste or religion.
Which classes are covered under Component 2?
Classes 1 to 10, with day-scholar and hosteller rates.
Who issues the occupation certificate?
The authority named by your state — usually the municipal body, gram panchayat, or a district officer.
Can a waste picker's child apply?
Yes, waste pickers are among the covered occupations. Get the occupation certificate and apply through the state portal.
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Source: NSP (https://scholarships.gov.in) · Last verified: 2026-11-01. Amounts and dates change yearly — confirm on the official portal.