Central GovernmentEducation

National Scheme Of Incentive To Girls For Secondary Education

✓ Information verified — June 2026
Ministry of 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 subsequently drops out for various socio-economic reasons.

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What You Get

  • Financial incentive or scholarship to support continued education
  • Encouragement to re-enrol in secondary school after dropping out
  • Support for girls from economically weaker backgrounds
  • Promotes completion of secondary education for girls

Who Can Apply

  • Gender: Female only
  • Age: 12–16 years
  • Girl child aged 14-18 years
  • Must have passed class 8th
  • Must have dropped out of school
  • From families facing socio-economic difficulties
  • Open to all girls across India

Documents Needed

0/6 collected

  1. 1. Birth Certificate
  2. 2. School Leaving Certificate
  3. 3. Class 8 Passing Certificate
  4. 4. Income Certificate
  5. 5. Aadhaar Card
  6. 6. Bank Passbook

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) Find nearest CSC

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Quick Facts

Scheme Level
Central Government
Ministry
Ministry of Education
Category
Education
Target Gender
Female
Age Group
12–16 years
Application
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Last Updated
14 Jun 2026

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Official Source

Last Verified

14 June 2026

Nodal Ministry

Ministry of Education

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