₹ Understanding Scholarship Family Income Caps
Most welfare scholarships require candidates to belong to economically weaker sections. Income thresholds vary widely by category and scheme:
- SC/ST Welfare Schemes: Income limit is generally capped at ₹2.5 Lakhs per annum across most central sector and state schemes.
- OBC Welfare Schemes: Income threshold limit is tighter, typically capped at ₹1.5 Lakhs or ₹2.0 Lakhs.
- Meritorious General Schemes (EWS / MMVY): Higher caps are allowed, such as ₹6.0 Lakhs per annum for MMVY in MP, or ₹8.0 Lakhs for general EWS central quotas.
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