EWS Quota for School Students
Scholarship Amount
About This Scholarship
The EWS (Economically Weaker Section) quota offers significant support and opportunities for eligible school students. Selected candidates will receive various benefits designed to ensure access to quality education and promote inclusivity.
• Free Education: Schools implementing the EWS quota are mandated to provide a 100% tuition fee waiver for Class 1-8 students admitted under this category. This financial support helps alleviate the burden of educational expenses for economically weaker families.
• Scholarships and Support: In addition to fee concessions, EWS students may also receive additional scholarships or support to cover expenses related to books, uniforms, transportation, and other educational necessities. These provisions ensure that students have the necessary resources to fully engage in their education.
• Reservation Percentage: The percentage of seats reserved for students under the EWS quota can vary from state to state in India. It typically ranges from 10% to 25% of the total seats.
• Social Impact: The EWS quota not only provides educational opportunities but also contributes to social integration and diversity within schools. By creating a mix of students from different socioeconomic backgrounds, it fosters an inclusive environment that promotes understanding, empathy, and equality among students.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicants must fulfill the below-mentioned criteria:
• Candidates must belong to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) from the unreserved category.
• They must be studying in Classes 1 to 8.
• The central government has set the candidate’s family income to be less than INR 8 lakh per annum.
However, the maximum annual income threshold under the EWS quota may differ from state to state. For instance, it is set at INR 4 lakh in Kerala.
• Applicants’ family must not own more than 5 acres of agricultural land or own a residential plot of more than 200 square yards in a non-notified municipality.
• Candidates’ family must not own a residential flat of more than 1000 square feet.
Note:
All family-owned properties in different locations would be considered collectively when determining eligibility.
Required Documents
Upon selection, the parents of the candidates are required to furnish the documents mentioned below:
• Income Certificate issued by the local tahsildar or revenue officer
• A printed copy of the filled-out application form
• Aadhaar card
• Self-declaration form
• Recent passport-size photograph of the applicant
• Residence proof
• Caste certificate certifying that the applicant is from the General category
• Land/property documents certifying that the applicant meets the required land and property holding ceiling
After the submission of these documents, schools will conduct further verification to ensure authenticity.
Upon completion of the document verification process, students can join the schools on the first academic day itself.
It is important to note that schools offering admission under the EWS quota do not charge tuition fees to the students admitted, ensuring access to education for economically disadvantaged students.
How to Apply
Applicants can follow the below-mentioned steps to take admission:
1. Step 1: Visit the information page on the official website and click on the respective state/UT link.
2. Step 2: Students under the EWS quota are then shortlisted following a computerized lottery of applications.
3. Step 3: A notification will be sent via SMS on the registered mobile numbers within 24 hours of the lottery’s completion.
4. Step 4: Verify the admission status by visiting the designated website, which will display the name of the allotted school.
5. Step 5: Apart from the aforementioned criteria, certain schools may also request the child to undergo an entrance exam or assessment, which is generally conducted by the school itself. The results of this entrance exam or assessment can be taken into consideration along with other criteria for admission.
6. Step 6: Upon successful selection through the computerized lottery of applications or private school selection process, parents of the students are required to furnish the necessary documents.