For OBC and physically challenged students:
- The income limit of parents/guardians should not exceed Rs. 1.00 lacs/year.
In case of Physically Challenged, the disability should be 40% and above and should be studying in recognized institutions for professional/academic courses.
- The student should not be receiving simultaneously any other scholarship from any other Institution for any other course under any other category.
For Scheduled Caste/Pahari students:
- The scholarship is available for students at post Matric or Post Graduation level.
- Income limit of parents/guardians is Rs. 2.00 Lacs per year.
- The students must be from SC/Pahari speaking category, and studying in recognized institutions for undergoing various professional/academic courses.
- The student is not in receipt of any other scholarship under any other institution/course/category.
 

Application forms are available with the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) free of cost
The Head of Institution will verify the application form, make recommendations regarding eligibility, and forward the list of eligible applicants to the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) for consolidation and scrutiny. The DSWO concerned after recording necessary certificate will forward the list to the Director Social Welfare for arrangement of funds and accord of sanction. The sanctioned students are paid scholarship at the prescribed rates.