Hello aspirant,

It is always beneficial to fill the application form as a EWS candidate, because EWS candidates have some special kinds of reservations that GENERAL Candidates do not have. But, you must make sure, that you must meet all the necessary criteria for being a EWS candidate. If you do not meet the criteria then you will be regarded as Unreserved or as GENERAL Category student.

The EWS is for that section of the 'General' classes (not covered under OBC, SC or ST) whose family income is below Rs. 8 lakhs. For them, a 10% reservation in seats is provided . There will be a separate (lower) cut-off for the EWS candidates, in the same manner for OBC, SC and ST candidates

So, these were the benefits of EWS Candidates.

Furthermore, the current definition of EWS candidate is : Candidate's annual family income must be less than Rs. 8 lakhs per annum. Their family must not own more than 5 acres of agriculture land. The residential flat area should be below 1000 sq ft.

I hope that this will help,