CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship 2026 — ₹500/Month for Class 11-12 Only-Daughter | cbse.gov.in
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Key Facts
- Scholarship Amount
- ₹500/month (Class 11-12); ₹3,000/month (higher edu)
- Duration
- 2 years (Class 11-12) + extension for higher education
- Income Limit
- No specific income limit (merit-based)
- Marks Required
- 60%+ in Class 10 CBSE board
- Application Window
- After Class 10 results (May-July)
- Beneficiaries / Year
- 5,000-6,000 scholarships annually
| Scholarship Amount | ₹500/month (Class 11-12); ₹3,000/month (higher edu) |
| Duration | 2 years (Class 11-12) + extension for higher education |
| Income Limit | No specific income limit (merit-based) |
| Marks Required | 60%+ in Class 10 CBSE board |
| Application Window | After Class 10 results (May-July) |
| Selection Process | Merit-based, automatic shortlisting from CBSE Class 10 results |
| Beneficiaries / Year | 5,000-6,000 scholarships annually |
About CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship
CBSE Single Girl Child Merit Scholarship is awarded to meritorious girls who are the ONLY child in family (no brothers) and have scored 60%+ marks in Class 10 CBSE board exam. ₹500/month for Class 11 and 12 (2 years). Plus separate ₹3,000/month for those continuing higher studies in CBSE-affiliated institutions. Annual quota ~5,000-6,000 scholarships. Aim: encourage families to educate their only daughters.
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✅ Eligibility
- ✓Female student, only child (no brothers)
- ✓Scored 60%+ in Class 10 CBSE exam
- ✓Studying in CBSE-affiliated school
- ✓Indian citizen
- ✓Family adopted single girl child norm voluntarily
📄 Documents Required
- 📄Class 10 CBSE marksheet (60%+)
- 📄Single Girl Child Certificate (Parental affidavit)
- 📄Aadhaar Card
- 📄Class 11 admission proof in CBSE school
- 📄Bank passbook
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❓ FAQs — CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship
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▶CBSE Single Girl Child eligibility 2026?
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