This discussion clarifies eligibility for the EWS category when a couple has different caste backgrounds and income levels. For EWS, the combined income of both spouses is considered. If one spouse is from an OBC category, their OBC status is determined by their father's caste, not marriage. Therefore, if a woman from an EWS-eligible background marries a man whose family income exceeds the EWS limit or who is OBC, she may not qualify for EWS and cannot automatically claim OBC status through marriage.