The Scheme “OEC Pre-matric Educational Assistance” was started by the Backward Classes Development Department, Government of Kerala to provide educational assistance to pre-matric...
**Sl. No.****Classes/Standards****Educational Assistance Amount**1I to IV â‚ą320/-2V to VIIâ‚ą630/-3VIII to X â‚ą940/-
Eligibility (who can apply)
The students should belong to the [Other Eligible Communities](https://bcdd.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2-01.pdf) (OEC) & [Other Equivalent Communities](https://bcdd.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2-02-2.pdf) of Kerala State.
The students should be studying in Government/Aided/Recognized Un-Aided/C.B.S.E/I.C.S.E Affiliated Schools and Kendriya Vidyalayas in Kerala state.
The students must be studying in Class 1st to 10th.
There is no annual family income limit for the students who belong to OEC Communities.
The annual family income should be â‚ą6,00,000/- for the students who belong to Other Equivalent Communities.
How to Apply
**Online**
**Step 01:** To get the benefits of the scheme, the students do not have to submit separate applications.
**Step 02:** The School authorities should make an online entry through the [scholarship portal](https://www.egrantz.kerala.gov.in/) within the prescribed time.
**Step 03:** The concerned Educational Officer should do on-time verification of the details entered by the Un-aided/ Affiliated Institutions.
**Step 04:** The school authorities will apply online for the scheme and financial assistance reaches the eligible students’ bank account through Direct Beneficiary Transfer (DBT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for OEC Pre-matric Educational Assistance / what is the eligibility?
1. The students should belong to the [Other Eligible Communities](https://bcdd.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2-01.pdf) (OEC) & [Other Equivalent Communities](https://bcdd.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2-02-2.pdf) of Kerala State.
2. The students should be stud...
What are the benefits of OEC Pre-matric Educational Assistance?
**Educational Assistance Benefits:**
**Sl. No.****Classes/Standards****Educational Assistance Amount**1I to IV â‚ą320/-2V to VIIâ‚ą630/-3VIII to X â‚ą940/-
How to apply online for OEC Pre-matric Educational Assistance?
**Online**
**Step 01:** To get the benefits of the scheme, the students do not have to submit separate applications.
**Step 02:** The School authorities should make an online entry through the [scholarship portal](https://www.egrantz.kerala.gov.in/) within the prescribed time.
**Step 03:*...