The BPL Scholarship for College Students 2025 is a significant welfare initiative by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Chhattisgarh, designed to provide financial aid to students from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. Introduced in 2005, this scheme supports meritorious students pursuing graduate and postgraduate education in government colleges across the state.
The scholarship helps students manage their everyday academic expenses, allowing them to focus on studies and build a better future.
Key Highlights
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Scheme Name: BPL Scholarship for College Students
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State: Chhattisgarh
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Implementing Authority: Department of Higher Education, Chhattisgarh
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Academic Year: 2025-26
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Target Group: BPL category students pursuing UG & PG in government colleges
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Application Mode: Online (via NSP Portal)
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Scholarship Period: 10 months (July to April)
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Disbursement Method: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Benefits
• ₹300/month for Graduate (UG) students
• ₹500/month for Postgraduate (PG) students
• Renewal Benefits:
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₹3,000 for UG (annual)
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₹5,000 for PG (annual)
• Amount disbursed via DBT to Aadhaar-seeded bank account
Eligibility Criteria
• The student must be studying in a government college under the Higher Education Department of Chhattisgarh
• Must belong to a BPL (Below Poverty Line) family
• Should be a regular student of a graduate (UG) or postgraduate (PG) course
• Must have passed the previous examination in the first attempt
• Attendance should not be short
• Must not be receiving any other government scholarship
Application Process (Online via NSP Portal)
Registration:
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Visit the National Scholarship Portal: https://scholarships.gov.in
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Click on “New Registration”.
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Enter the required details and generate a Student Registration ID.
Fresh Application:
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Use the Registration ID to log in
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Click on “Fresh Application”.
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Fill in the application form, and upload the required documents
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Click Submit
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Save or print the application for future use
Renewal Application (for 2nd and 3rd year students):
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Students who have previously availed of the BPL scholarship must apply as Renewal Applicants under the same portal
Selection Process
• Applications verified at two levels:
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Institution Level
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State Government Office
• Invalid applications (not verified) will be automatically rejected
Documents Required
• Aadhaar Card
• Valid Mobile Number and Email ID
• BPL Card (in student’s family name)
• Marksheet of the previous exam
• Passport-size photograph
• Bank passbook (for DBT)
• Disability certificate (if applicable)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the objective of the scheme?
The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from BPL category families to meet a part of their day-to-day expenses while pursuing higher studies. - Which is the implementing department of this scheme?
Department of Higher Education, Government of Chhattisgarh - What are the eligibility criteria to apply under the scheme?
1. The students of Graduate Level (UG) & Post Graduate Level (PG) who are studying in any Government college of Chhattisgarh, under the Higher Education Department, are eligible to apply under the scheme.
2. The student’s guardian should have a BPL Card.
3. The student is not getting the benefit of any other scholarship scheme.
4. The students should pass the annual examination on the first attempt.
5. The student’s attendance should not be shortened. - What is the rate of scholarship under the Scheme?
Under this scheme, the rate of scholarship for Post Graduate Level (PG) students is ₹500/- per month and for Graduate Level (UG) students is ₹300/- per month. - What is the duration of scholarships?
Up to 20 months for Post Graduate level students and up to 30 months for Graduate level students
students. - What is the rate of scholarship for renewal applicants?
The renewal applicants will get a full scholarship, i.e., ₹3000 for UG Classes and ₹5000 for PG Classes. - What is the methodology for the disbursal of scholarships under the Scheme?
The scholarship is disbursed through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode. - Is this scholarship scheme only for students from the BPL Category?
Yes, the scheme is only for the BPL category students. - How to apply for this scholarship?
Online submission of the application form can be done through the website of the National Scholarship Portal. https://scholarships.gov.in/ - What precautions are to be exercised while selecting the institution from the drop-down menu?
While selecting the Institute, where he/she is studying, in the circumstances of having a common/matching name of institutions, the student needs to ascertain the right institute by the AISHE code assigned to all institutions. Clicking the FINAL SUBMIT button after the incorrect selection of the institution shall lead to non-verification of applications by the institution, which cannot be corrected thereafter, and such grievance will not be entertained. - What instructions should be followed by the student while filling in up Bank Account details?
1. The bank account should be in the student’s name.
2. Students must select their bank/branch name carefully from the drop-down list.
3. Thereafter, the complete account number and IFSC code must be entered correctly (take care of ‘0’- zero and ‘o’- alphabet). Any variation in the bank account number and IFSC code will be subject to rejection.
4. Bank Account holder must check their ‘Know your Customer’ (KYC) status from the bank and if required the KYC must be done for the successful transaction of the scholarship amount.
5. Bank Account must be operational /active.
6. Bank Account must be preferably in any Nationalized Bank with a core banking facility.
7. Facility to update bank account details shall be provided only once, which can be at any stage after the submission of the application by the student. - Can I edit the information already saved and up to what time?
Applicants can edit the information till the final submission of the online application. After the final submission of the application, information can only be edited when your application is marked as defective at the verification level. - Which field In be edited?
Applicants can edit all details except the details entered in the “Personal Details” tab. It may be noted that once you click on the “Confirm and Submit” button your application will be forwarded to the next level and then you cannot edit further. - Do I have to fill up the online application in one sitting?
No. Applicants can fill out the online application in many settings until applicants are satisfied that they have entered all desirable fields correctly. The software provides the facility to save your application at every stage until you click on the ‘Confirm & Submit’ button. - What is a Temporary ID?
Temporary ID (TID) is only a reference number provided to the applicants as a token of their
registration in the online database. - Is there any Permanent ID?
Yes. A Permanent ID (PID) will be provided to the candidate once his/her application is submitted online. It will be conveyed to candidates through SMS and e-mail. Students should remember their PID as it will be required at the time of renewal application. Receipt of PID does not guarantee the award of a scholarship. - How should I check the status of my application online?
Applicants have to login under the option ‘Student Login’ by entering your Permanent ID and Password. After login, you will be able to view the option ‘Check Your Status’. Under this option you can check your online application status. - Where to lodge complaints/queries/grievances regarding the scholarship application?
Technical complaints regarding the working of the portal/ processing of online application/verification status, etc. may be addressed to the Helpdesk of the National Scholarship Portal.