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CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child (Udaan)

Ministry of Education

Published 18 September 2026

In short

CBSE's Single Girl Child Scholarship gives Rs 500 a month to a family's only daughter who scores well in Class X and continues in a CBSE school through Class XI and XII. Apply through the CBSE scholarship portal after Class X results.

Key facts

Offered by
Ministry of Education
Amount
Rs 500 per month (Rs 6,000 per annum) for Class XI and XII, paid directly to the student's bank account.
Income limit
As notified by CBSE each year
Last date
Check CBSE website for annual application dates

CBSE awards a merit scholarship to single girl children (the only child of their parents) who score well in the Class X CBSE board examination and continue studies in Class XI and XII in a CBSE-affiliated school, encouraging girls’ education where families have only one daughter.

The scholarship is renewed annually for Class XI and XII subject to maintaining a minimum aggregate percentage each year.

Who is eligible

  • Must be the single girl child of her parents (no siblings)
  • Scored 60% or above (CBSE-notified cutoff varies by year) in the CBSE Class X board examination
  • Continuing studies in Class XI and XII in a CBSE-affiliated school
  • Family income up to the notified limit

Documents you need

Class X CBSE marksheet, single child self-declaration/affidavit from parents, school enrolment proof, Aadhaar card, bank account details.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship?

A girl who is the only child of her parents, scoring above the CBSE-notified cutoff in Class X boards, continuing in a CBSE school.

How much does this scholarship pay?

Rs 500 per month, totalling Rs 6,000 per year, for Class XI and XII.

How do I apply for the CBSE Udaan scholarship?

Apply through the CBSE scholarship portal soon after your Class X board results are declared.

Before you apply: confirm every date, fee and eligibility rule on the official website linked on this page. Public and Policy is an independent portal, not a government body, and details change without notice.