Check Your EWS Eligibility Instantly
Confused about income limits, land ownership, or house size rules?
Use Student Setu’s free EWS Eligibility Checker to instantly understand whether you are likely eligible for EWS reservation, based on income and asset criteria defined by the Central Government.
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EWS Eligibility Checker
Check whether you are likely eligible for EWS (Economically Weaker Section) as per Central Government rules.
What is EWS (Economically Weaker Section)?
The Economically Weaker Section (EWS) refers to a sub-category of India’s ‘General Category’ citizens whose annual family income is below a prescribed threshold and who do not fall under the existing reservation categories of Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), or Other Backward Classes (OBC).
The primary objective behind the EWS provision is to promote social equity and address economic disparities among those who, despite not belonging to socially backward classes, are financially vulnerable.
EWS is for General category only
Introduced by Government of India
Provides 10% reservation
Based on income + assets, not caste
EWS Eligibility Criteria (Latest Rules)
Annual family income must be below ₹8 lakh
Applicable only to General category
Agricultural land must be less than 5 acres
Residential house must be below 1000 sq. ft
Family includes parents, spouse, and minor children
Documents Required for EWS Certificate
Income Certificate
Asset Certificate
Aadhaar Card
Domicile Certificate
Self-declaration affidavit
Exact document requirements may vary slightly by state.
How StudentSetu EWS Eligibility Checker Works
1️⃣ Enter income & asset details
2️⃣ Tool checks rules instantly
3️⃣ You get a likely eligibility result
State-wise EWS Certificate Information
While EWS eligibility rules are uniform for Central Government benefits,
the application process may differ by state.
Frequently Asked Questions – EWS Eligibility
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) is a reservation category for candidates belonging to the General category whose family income and assets fall within limits prescribed by the Central Government.
Only candidates from the General category (not SC, ST, or OBC) are eligible for EWS, provided their income and assets are within the prescribed limits.
The current income limit for EWS is ₹8 lakh per annum, including salary, business, profession, and agricultural income of the entire family.
You are not eligible for EWS if your family owns: agricultural land of 5 acres or more, a residential flat of 1000 sq. ft. or more, or residential plots beyond notified limits.
You can use the Student Setu EWS Eligibility Checker to get an instant, indicative result based on income, asset ownership, and category rules.
No. This tool provides indicative guidance only. Final eligibility and certificate issuance are decided by the competent government authority such as the Tehsildar or SDM.
Commonly required documents include income certificate, asset certificate, Aadhaar card, domicile certificate, and a self-declaration affidavit.
EWS rules are uniform for Central Government jobs and exams. However, application procedures may vary by state. Always apply using the prescribed government format.