Hi Sir , I belong to Maratha and I am from Maharashtra. Am I eligible for EWS?

Hello Vaibhav,

Whether you are considered as Economically Weak or not, is based on the income and assets of your family.



The following are the criteria given by the Central government to determine the eligibility of EWS. To be classified under EWS, you will need tosatisfy all the criteria listed below.



1. Do you belong to General Category?



10% EWS reservation quota is given only for the General Category candidates. Other category candidates already have reservation benefits  OBC (27%), SC (15%), and ST (7.5%).



2.Is your family income below Rs.8 lakhs?



Persons who are not covered under the scheme of reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs and whose family has a gross annual income below Rs 8 lakh (Rupees eight lakh only) is to be identified as EWSs for benefit of reservation.



Income shall also include income from all sources i.e. salary, agriculture, business, profession, etc. for the financial year prior to the year of application.



3. Is the agricultural land owned by your family less than 5 acres?



To be classified under EWS, your family should not own or possess agricultural land of size 5 acres or above.



4. Is the residential flat owned by your family less than 1000 sq.ft?



To be classified under EWS, your family should not own or possess a residential flat of area 1000 sq.feet or more.



5. Is the residential plot owned by your family less than 100 sq.yards (in notified municipalities)?



To be classified under EWS, your family should not own or possess a residential plot of area 100 sq.yards or more in notified municipalities.



You may note that 100 sq. yards is equal to 900 sq ft OR 2 cents (approx).



6. Is the residential plot owned by your family less than 200 sq.yards (other than in notified municipalities)?



To be classified under EWS, your family should not own or possess a residential plot of area 200 sq.yards or more in areas other than in notified municipalities.



You may note that 200 sq. yards is equal to 1800 sq ft OR 4 cents (approx).



The family income is considered; but what is a Family as per the EWS reservation rules?



The term Family for this purpose will include the person who seeks the benefit ofreservation, his/her parents and siblings below the age of 18 years as also his/her spouse and children below the age of 18 years.



The property held by a Family in different locations or different places/cities would be clubbed while applying the land. or property holding test to determine EWS status.