Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhatravriti Yojna to Other Backward Classes Students

The Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhatravriti Yojna, launched by the Department of Education, Government of Himachal Pradesh, aims to recognize and financially support meritorious students from the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category. This scheme provides ₹18,000 per year for two years to the top 1,000 OBC students based on matric exam merit, encouraging them to pursue higher, technical, or professional education.

Short Summary

• Scheme Name: Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhatravriti Yojna for OBC Students
• State: Himachal Pradesh
• Implementing Department: Department of Education, Himachal Pradesh
• Target Group: Top 1,000 meritorious OBC students (post-matric)
• Mode of Application: Online via National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
• Scholarship Duration: 2 years (Class 11–12 or 1st–2nd year of a course)
• Annual Scholarship Amount: ₹18,000 per student

Benefits

• ₹18,000 per annum for a maximum of two successive years
• Applicable for students pursuing 10+2 or higher education in recognized institutions (including technical/professional courses)
• Renewable in the second year based on satisfactory performance

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh
• Must belong to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category
• Must be among the top 1,000 meritorious students in the Matric Examination conducted by HPBOSE, Dharamshala
• Must have taken admission in a recognized institution (inside or outside the state)
• Only one scholarship is applicable — if availing another, the student must choose one
• Renewal is conditional on good performance in internal or annual exams

Application Process

Online Registration and Application (NSP Portal)

1. Visit the National Scholarship Portal (NSP)

2. Click “New Registration” and fill in details to create an account

3. After registration, log in with your Student ID under “Fresh Application”

4. Fill out the online application form

5. Upload all required documents in the prescribed format

6. Click “Final Submit” — a system-generated registration number will be issued

Note: After online submission, print the application form and submit it to your school/institution head, who will verify and forward it to the concerned authority (DDHE/Directorate).

Documents Required

1. Passport-size Photograph

2. Aadhaar Card

3. Bonafide Certificate from school/college

4. Himachali Domicile Certificate

5. Marksheet of last qualifying exam

6. OBC Category Certificate (by Tehsildar or higher)

7. Income Certificate (not below Tehsildar rank)

8. Bank Account Passbook Copy

9. Parent’s Mobile Number and Email ID

Important Notes

• Offline applications are not accepted.
• Only one scholarship per student is allowed.
• Institutional verification is mandatory before final submission to the education department.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is the “Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhatravriti Yojna to Other Backward Classes Students”?
  Under the scheme, the Scholarship is given to the top 1000 meritorious students of Other Backward Classes (OBC) declared as such in the result of the Matric Examination conducted by the H.P. Board of School Education, Dharamshala, strictly on a merit basis to students studying in a recognized (including Professional/Technical) institution within or outside the State. The renewal in the 10+2 Class/2nd Year of course will be subject to satisfactory performance in internal examinations of the 10+1 Class/1st Year Course.
• Which is the implementing department of this scheme?
  Department of Education, Himachal Pradesh
• Who is eligible to apply under the scheme?
  The scholarship will be given in case the eligible students take admission to any professional/technical course after matric, in a recognized Institution within or outside the state.
• Is this scholarship scheme only for the students of Himachal Pradesh?
  Yes, only those students shall be eligible for the award of scholarships who are Bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh.
• What is the benefit of the scheme?
  Under this scholarship scheme, an amount of ₹18,000/- will be given to each eligible student per year for two successive years after matric.
• Is this scheme only for the OBC Category students?
  Yes, the student should belong to the Other Backward Classes Category declared as such by the Himachal Government to avail the scholarship under the scheme.
• For how long a student will receive scholarship?
  The scholarship is limited for a maximum of two successive years after matric.
• 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/

Sources and References

• Guidelines
• National Scholarship Portal