The Dr. Ambedkar Inter-Caste Marriage Scheme offers up to ₹10 lakh as financial support to eligible couples. However, many applicants get delayed, rejected, or miss the benefit entirely due to common mistakes.

If you’re planning to apply for this government scheme, avoid these top 5 mistakes to ensure your application is successful.

1. Applying After the Deadline

Mistake: Waiting too long after marriage to apply.
Why It’s a Problem:
The scheme requires couples to apply within one year of registering their marriage.

Solution:
Apply immediately after your marriage is registered under the Hindu Marriage Act or Special Marriage Act.

2. Missing or Incorrect Documents

Mistake: Submitting incomplete, fake, or mismatched documents.
Common issues:

• Missing SC caste certificate
• No joint bank account
• Aadhaar card address mismatch

Solution:
Prepare a checklist and gather the following before applying:

• SC caste certificate (for one spouse)
• Marriage registration certificate
• Aadhaar cards of both partners
• Joint bank account passbook
• Income certificate
• Recent passport-size photos
• Self-declaration affidavit

3. Unregistered Marriage

Mistake: Trying to apply without registering the marriage in court.
Why It’s a Problem:
Only legally registered marriages are considered under this scheme.

Solution:
Ensure your marriage is registered under the:

• Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, or
• Special Marriage Act, 1954

4. Wrong Application Channel

Mistake: Submitting the form to the wrong office or using fake agents.
Why It’s a Problem:
Using unauthorized agents or websites can delay or scam your application.

Solution:
Submit your application only through:

• Ministry of Social Justice Official Site
• State government portals like:
  • Maharashtra Aaple Sarkar
  • UP eDistrict
  • Tamil Nadu eSevai
  • Rajasthan SJE

5. Lack of Witness or Affidavit

Mistake: Not submitting required affidavits or having insufficient witnesses.
Why It’s a Problem:
Affidavits declaring first-time marriage, caste status, and mutual consent are essential.

Solution:
Attach a notarized affidavit with:

• Full details of both spouses
• Declaration that this is the first marriage (for the SC partner)
• Joint photo and marriage details
• Signature of a gazetted officer or notary

Need Assistance?

Avoid these mistakes and get help with:

• Document preparation
• Affidavit drafting
• Application submission
• Legal guidance on eligibility

Call us at 6367316982 for expert help with inter-caste marriage legal services and benefit applications.