AI SummaryCBSE is running the Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child for girls who are the only child of their parents. A student who passes the CBSE Class 10 exam with 70% or more marks and joins Class 11 in a CBSE-affiliated school gets ₹1,000 per month for two years. The money reaches her bank account directly through ECS or NEFT.
Applications for the 2025 cycle closed on 02 December 2025, and schools verified the forms by 12 December 2025. Students who passed CBSE Class 10 in 2026 will be covered in the next cycle. CBSE announces the fresh application window on its official scholarship page at cbse.gov.in when it opens, so students should keep checking the website.
CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child
This scholarship is a way to support families who invest in the education of their only daughter. The Ministry of Education runs it through the Central Board of Secondary Education. The aim is simple. Money should not stop a meritorious single girl child from finishing Class 11 and 12 in a CBSE school.
The scheme pays ₹1,000 per month for a maximum of two years, which covers Class 11 and Class 12. Payment happens through ECS or NEFT only, so the money goes straight to the student's bank account. There is also a family income limit now. Students with a gross parental or family income of up to ₹8 lakh per year can apply under the scheme.
The student must study in a school affiliated to CBSE whose tuition fee stays within the limits given below.
| Fee Criteria | Maximum Allowed |
|---|---|
| Class 10 Monthly Tuition Fee | ₹2,500 |
| Class 11 and 12 Monthly Tuition Fee | ₹3,000 |
| NRI Monthly Tuition Fee | ₹6,000 |
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child |
| Level | Central |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Beneficiary States | All |
| Category | Education and Learning, Women and Child |
| Scholarship Amount | ₹1,000 per month |
| Duration | Maximum 2 years (Class 11 and 12) |
| Family Income Limit | Up to ₹8 lakh per year |
| Benefit Type | Cash |
| Payment Mode | ECS / NEFT |
| Nodal Ministry | Ministry of Education |
| Implementing Agency | Central Board of Secondary Education |
| Official Website | cbse.gov.in |
Benefits
Qualified students get a monthly scholarship of ₹1,000 for a maximum period of two years, covering the Class 11 and 12 duration. The amount is paid directly into the student's bank account through ECS or NEFT.
The scholarship can be renewed for the second year. Renewal depends on promotion to the next class, and the student must secure 70% or more marks in aggregate in the exam that decides her promotion. A student who received the CBSE Single Girl Child Merit Scholarship in the previous year and continues in a CBSE school can apply for renewal. Good conduct and regular attendance are needed for the scholarship to continue.
Eligibility
To get this scholarship, a student must meet all the conditions given below. Even one miss means the application gets rejected.
- Only girl child - The student must be the only child of her parents, with no brother or sister. As per the approval of the Competent Authority dated 23.07.2012, all children born together, like twins, are also treated as single girl children.
- Marks in Class 10 - She must have secured 70% or more marks in the CBSE Class 10 board examination.
- School and class - She must be studying Class 11 or 12 in a school affiliated to CBSE.
- Tuition fee limit - The monthly tuition fee of the school must not exceed ₹2,500 during Class 10, and not more than ₹3,000 per month in Class 11 and 12. For NRI applicants the fee limit is ₹6,000 per month.
- Family income - The gross parental or family income should be up to ₹8 lakh per year. A self-declaration by the parent on a notarized stamp paper has to be uploaded online.
- Indian National - Only Indian nationals can apply for this scholarship.
A student can enjoy other concessions or scholarships given by her school while receiving this scholarship.
Application Process
Application for the CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship is done online. There is no need to visit any office. Follow the steps below to submit the form.
STEP 1 - Go to the official website at cbse.gov.in and click on the Scholarship link on the homepage. The scholarship section has the guidelines and the online application form.
STEP 2 - Choose the 'Apply Online' option for Single Girl Child Scholarship. For renewal, select the renewal option for Class X Single Girl Child Scholarship.
STEP 3 - Login using the Class 10 roll number and date of birth. If the data matches, the application form will open.
STEP 4 - Fill in the details in the application form and upload the required documents. These include the first quarterly fee slip verified by the Principal, income certificate or income declaration, latest photograph and the first page of the bank passbook.
STEP 5 - Submit the form and print the confirmation page. After submission, the school logs in with its own user ID and password to verify the application and the documents. If the school does not verify the form in time, the application gets rejected. The applicant can check the status of the application online.
For any help, write to the CBSE scholarship branch at scholarship.cbse@nic.in or call the CBSE helpline numbers 011-24050336 to 011-24050342.
Documents
Keep these documents ready before starting the application. Scanned copies have to be uploaded online, and each file should be under 1 MB.
- Class 10 marksheet, and Class 11 marksheet for renewal applications
- First quarterly fee slip of the current school, verified by the Principal
- Income certificate, or a self-declaration of family income on a notarized non-judicial stamp paper of ₹10
- An affidavit on a ₹10 stamp paper confirming that the student is the only girl child, along with the family income declaration
- Latest passport-size photograph
- First page of the bank passbook, with the account linked to Aadhaar
- Aadhaar card and a cancelled cheque
- Student ID card and proof of school admission
Related Schemes
Students who want to know more about the board's own rules can read the CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship guidelines post. Single girl children going for a master's degree can check the Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child, which pays ₹36,200 per year through the National Scholarship Portal.
References
Official CBSE Scholarship page
Official scheme guidelines PDF
How to fill the online application PDF
Notice on extension of last date for SGC application 2025
FAQ's
A girl is the only girl child but has a brother. Can she apply?
No. This scheme is for families where the girl child is the only child. If there is any brother or sister, the girl is not treated as a single girl child and cannot apply.
How much scholarship money will I get?
Selected students get ₹1,000 per month for a maximum of two years, which covers Class 11 and Class 12. Payment is made through ECS or NEFT.
What is the definition of Single Girl Child?
A single girl child is a girl who is the only child of her parents, with no brothers or sisters. Children born together, like twins, are also treated as single girl children as per the approval dated 23.07.2012.
What is the last date for the 2026 application?
The fresh application window for students who passed CBSE Class 10 in 2026 has not opened yet. CBSE announces the dates on its official scholarship page at cbse.gov.in. In the last cycle, the application last date was 02 December 2025 and school verification closed on 12 December 2025.
Why might my application be rejected?
Rejections usually happen when documents are missing, the application format is incorrect, or the school does not verify the form before the deadline.
What if my received scholarship cheque has expired?
Send the expired cheque to the CBSE scholarship branch to get a valid, reissued cheque.
Do I need to apply for renewal every year?
Yes. Renewal has to be applied for separately. The student must have received the scholarship in the previous year and must secure 70% or more marks in aggregate to continue in the next class.
Can I receive other scholarships at the same time?
Yes. Since this scheme works as an incentive, a student can hold it along with other scholarships or concessions given by the school.
Are hostel fees or medical expenses covered?
No. The scholarship only gives the monthly cash amount. It does not cover hostel fees, HRA, medical expenses or tuition fee reimbursement.
Can I apply if I study through distance learning?
No. Students in distance mode are not eligible. The student must study Class 11 and 12 in a school affiliated to CBSE.