evidence: The Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students (PMS-SC) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the SC students for studies in India only whose Parent/Guardian's income should not exceed Rs. 2.5 lakh per annum. The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to the Scheduled Castes students and to appreciably increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio of SC students in higher education with a focus on those from the poorest households. It is the endeavour of the Government to raise the GER of SCs in higher education from 23.0 % to the national average till FY2025-26. [...] Component 1: Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC students i. The students should be studying in class IX and X on a full time basis. [...] The 'Pre-Matric Scholarships Scheme for SCs & Others' and 'PMS-SC' has been revised and in order to further strengthen the implementation of the scheme, the following steps are taken: