CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child 2026-27
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Ministry of Education, Government of India
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About This Scholarship
The CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child is run by the Central Board of Secondary Education, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education. It gives Rs 1,000 a month, for a maximum of two years, to girls who are the only child of their parents, passed the CBSE Class X examination with 70% or more marks and continue in Class XI and XII at a CBSE-affiliated school. The number of scholarships is not fixed: the guidelines award it to every single girl student who secured 70% or more in that year's Class X examination and meets the other conditions. Under an approval of 23 July 2012, children born together are treated as single girl children of their parents.
Gross parental or family income must not exceed Rs 8 lakh a year. The school's tuition fee must not exceed Rs 2,500 a month in Class X and Rs 3,000 a month in Classes XI and XII; the ceiling is Rs 6,000 a month for NRI applicants. The scholarship is for Indian nationals only. Renewal for Class XII needs 70% or more in the examination that decides promotion from Class XI.
The latest cycle on cbse.gov.in is the 2025 cycle. The public notice of 25 September 2025 invited fresh applications from girls who passed Class X in 2025 and renewal applications from the 2024 awardees, with 23 October 2025 as the last date. CBSE extended it twice, and the final last date for applicants was 2 December 2025, with school verification by 12 December 2025. No notice for the 2026-27 cycle had been published on 5 October 2026.
At a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Provider | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Who | Single girl child with 70% or more in CBSE Class X, studying in Class XI or XII at a CBSE-affiliated school |
| Level | Class XI and XII (maximum two years) |
| Amount | Rs 1,000 a month |
| Income limit | Rs 8 lakh a year (gross parental or family income) |
| Applications 2026-27 | Not announced yet |
| Last cycle (2025) | Public notice 25 September 2025; applicants' last date 2 December 2025; school verification by 12 December 2025 |
| Portal | Scholarship link on cbse.gov.in |
Sources: CBSE guidelines (25 September 2025), public notice of 25 September 2025, extension notice of 27 November 2025, CBSE scholarship page. Checked on 5 October 2026.
Provider
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Ministry of Education, Government of India
Type
Merit-based
Level
Post-Matric
Duration
Class XI and XII, maximum 2 years; renewal after Class XI
Class XI and XII, maximum 2 years; renewal after Class XI
Duration
Rs 1,000 a month for a maximum of two years (Class XI and XII); no fee reimbursement is stated
Coverage
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Family | Girl who is the only child of her parents |
| Class X result | Passed CBSE Class X in the cycle year with 70% or more |
| School | Studying in Class XI or XII at a CBSE-affiliated school |
| Tuition fee | Not more than Rs 2,500 a month in Class X and Rs 3,000 a month in Classes XI and XII; Rs 6,000 a month for NRI applicants |
| Income | Gross parental or family income up to Rs 8 lakh a year |
| Nationality | Indian nationals only |
| Renewal | Scholarship held in the previous year and 70% or more in the Class XI promotion examination |
- Good conduct and regular attendance are required; a change of school or course needs the Board's prior approval.
- A scholarship once cancelled is not renewed under any circumstances.
Minimum Marks
70%
Income Limit
₹8,00,000 p.a.
Gender
Female
Eligible Categories
Scholarship Benefits
Financial Support
INR 12,000
Disbursement: Paid through ECS/NEFT to the student's bank account at Rs 1,000 a month
What's Covered
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Rate | Rs 1,000 a month |
| Duration | Maximum two years (Class XI and XII) |
| Payment mode | ECS or NEFT only |
| Other concessions | A scholar may keep concessions given by the school or other organisations |
The guidelines state the rate per month and the two-year maximum; they do not state how many months are paid in a year.
How to Apply
Application Guide
- Open the Scholarship link on https://www.cbse.gov.in/cbsenew/scholar.html and read the public notice and guidelines for the cycle.
- Open the Apply Online link listed for the cycle and log in as a student with the Class X roll number and date of birth.
- Fill in the application form and upload the first quarterly fee slip, the income certificate, a latest photograph and the first page of the bank passbook.
- Upload the parent's self-declaration on non-judicial stamp paper of Rs 10, notarised, covering family income, single girl child status and the fee paid in Class X and the present class.
- After all details and documents are accepted, an application number is generated; print the confirmation page and check the status online.
- The school logs in with its existing user ID and password and verifies the single girl child details and the uploaded documents; applications not verified by the school are rejected.
Selection Process
The scholarship follows the merit list from the CBSE Class X result: every single girl student with 70% or more in that year's examination who meets the fee, income and school conditions is eligible, so no fixed number of awards is set. For renewal, the student must have received the scholarship the previous year and scored 70% or more in Class XI. The school must verify each application, and unverified applications are rejected. The decision of the Chairperson of the Board is final.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Important dates will be announced soon. Check back later for updates.