National Scheme Of Incentive To Girls For Secondary Education

The National Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education promotes the girl child's enrolment of 14-18 years age group at secondary stage, who passes class 8th and subseque...

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Benefits

A sum of ₹3000/- (Rupees three thousand only) would be deposited under term deposit/ fixed deposit in a public sector bank or in a post office in the name of every eligible girl child. The term/ period of the deposit may be counted from the date of deposit to the date on which the girl child attains the age of 18 years. No premature withdrawal will be allowed.

Eligibility (who can apply)

How to Apply

  1. **Online**
  2. > ***New Registration******:***
  3. **Step 1:** Visit the [Registration ](https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/newstdRegfrmInstruction)page of the National Scholarships Portal.
  4. **Step 2:** Guidelines for Registration will appear.
  5. Scroll to the bottom.
  6. Read carefully the undertaking.
  7. Accept the Terms.
  8. Click “Continue”.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for National Scheme Of Incentive To Girls For Secondary Education / what is the eligibility?

1. The applicant should be a girl child. 2. The applicant should be from Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe SC/ST 3. The applicant should have passed class 8th from Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidhalayas (irrespective of whether they belong...

What are the benefits of National Scheme Of Incentive To Girls For Secondary Education?

A sum of ₹3000/- (Rupees three thousand only) would be deposited under term deposit/ fixed deposit in a public sector bank or in a post office in the name of every eligible girl child. The term/ period of the deposit may be counted from the date of deposit to the date on which the girl chi...

How to apply online for National Scheme Of Incentive To Girls For Secondary Education?

**Online** > ***New Registration******:*** **Step 1:** Visit the [Registration ](https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/newstdRegfrmInstruction)page of the National Scholarships Portal. **Step 2:** Guidelines for Registration will appear. Scroll to the bottom. Read carefully the undertaking...

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Last updated: 03 Jul 2026