Eligibility
Who Can Apply
- All children aged 6–14 are entitled to free education under RTE as a right
- Girls and SC/ST students for residential school and hostel facilities
- Out-of-school children for special training and mainstreaming support
- Children with Special Needs (CWSN) for stipend and inclusive education support
- Students in government and government-aided schools for textbooks and uniforms
Who Cannot Apply
- Students in private unaided schools (for most direct benefits)
- Benefits are delivered through schools; individual applications are generally not required
Benefits
- Free and compulsory education for all children aged 6–14 (RTE)
- Free textbooks, uniforms, and stationery for eligible students
- Residential schools and hostels for girls and SC/ST students
- Special training for out-of-school children to mainstream them
- Stipend for CWSN (Children with Special Needs) girls
- Vocational education from Class 9 onwards
- Library and ICT infrastructure in schools
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card (child)
- Age proof (birth certificate)
- Caste certificate (SC/ST for targeted benefits)
- Disability certificate (for CWSN stipend)
- School enrollment record
How to Apply
Online
- Visit samagra.education.gov.in for scheme details and state implementation guidelines
- State education portals provide specific application links for targeted components such as hostels and vocational education
Offline / CSC
- Most benefits are automatically delivered through the school
- Enrol your child in the nearest government or government-aided school
- For out-of-school children, contact the Block Education Officer or local Gram Panchayat
- For CWSN stipend, apply through the school to the Block Resource Centre
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Samagra Shiksha is a systemic school improvement programme. It funds school infrastructure, teacher training, free textbooks, uniforms, and inclusion programmes rather than direct cash scholarships.
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