Mukhyamantri Vidyarthi Pratibha Yojna

Key facts

Benefit	₹5,000 yearly for classes 9-10
Who	SC/ST/OBC students in Delhi
Income limit	₹8 lakh per annum
Implemented by	Delhi Government
Official portal	https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in
Application window	Annual window — confirm dates on the official portal

Benefits

Eligible students receive a scholarship of ₹5,000 per year for classes 9 and 10, and ₹10,000 per year for classes 11 and 12, to assist with educational expenses.

Who can apply

Household income ≤ ₹8,00,000/year
Category: SC, ST, OBC
Resident of Delhi
poor household
not income tax payer

Students must be residents of Delhi and belong to SC, ST, or OBC categories. They should not be income tax payers and their family's annual income should not exceed ₹8 lakh, unless they scored above 75% in the previous class.

Who is not eligible

Repeaters in a particular class
Income tax payers

How to apply

Applications can be submitted online through the official e-district portal of Delhi.

Visit edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in and click on New User under Citizen Corner.
Select Aadhar or Voter ID and enter the required number.
Complete the Citizen Registration Form and submit it to receive a login ID and password.
Log in using the provided credentials and navigate to apply online.
Select the Department of Social Welfare and choose the scheme to apply for.
Fill in the application form and upload the necessary documents.
Submit the application and note the acknowledgement of successful submission.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Caste certificate
Annual family income certificate
Proof of studying in classes 9th to 12th
Mark sheet of the previous year

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application rejected	Ensure all required documents are uploaded correctly and meet eligibility criteria.
Payment not received	Check if the bank account is active and seeded with the Aadhaar number of the student.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Mukhyamantri Vidyarthi Pratibha Yojna?

This scheme provides scholarships to students in classes 9 to 12 to help cover their educational expenses.

What are the eligibility criteria for this scheme?

Applicants must be residents of Delhi, belong to SC/ST/OBC categories, and have a family income not exceeding ₹8 lakh, unless they scored above 75% in the previous class.

What documents are required to apply?

Required documents include a caste certificate, annual family income certificate, proof of current school enrollment, and the previous year's mark sheet.

Is there a minimum percentage requirement for eligibility?

Yes, students must have at least 50% marks for classes 9 and 10, and 60% for classes 11 and 12.

Can repeaters apply for this scholarship?

No, students who are repeating a class are not eligible for this scheme.

How can I apply for the scholarship?

Applications must be submitted online through the e-district portal of Delhi after completing the registration process.

Key terms explained

SC / ST / OBC: Official social categories — Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes — used for reservations and targeted welfare schemes.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.