The Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhatravriti Yojna is a merit-based scholarship scheme implemented by the Department of Education, Government of Himachal Pradesh. The scheme is designed to support Scheduled Caste (SC) students who have performed exceptionally well in the Matric (Class 10) examination conducted by the HP Board of School Education (HPBOSE). Under this initiative, the top 1250 SC students are awarded a scholarship of ₹18,000 per annum for two consecutive years.
Short Summary
• Scheme Name: Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhatravriti Yojna to Scheduled Caste Students
• Launched By: Education Department, Government of Himachal Pradesh
• Target Group: Meritorious SC students from Himachal Pradesh
• Scholarship Amount: ₹18,000 per annum
• Scholarship Duration: 2 years after Class 10
• Application Mode: Online via National Scholarship Portal
• Total Scholarships: 1250 (annually)
Benefits
• Selected SC students receive ₹18,000 per year for two years (post-matric level)
• Helps financially support students pursuing technical, professional, or regular education
• Encourages higher education and academic excellence within the SC community
• Funds are disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to student bank accounts
Eligibility Criteria
• Applicant must be a permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh
• Must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category
• Must be among the top 1250 students in Class 10 HPBOSE merit list
• Must take admission in Class 11 or any professional/technical course
• Must be enrolled in a recognized institution, either within or outside the state
• Scholarship is renewable in the second year based on satisfactory academic performance in the first year
Application Process
Online via National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
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Visit the NSP Portal
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Click “New Registration” and accept the terms
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Fill out the registration form with correct details
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Log in using the generated Student Registration ID
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Access the Fresh Application section and complete the form
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Upload required documents and click “Final Submit”
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Save the system-generated registration number for tracking
Institutional Submission Process
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Print the online application form and submit it to the Head of the Institution
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Institution verifies and forwards the application to DDHE or Directorate of Education, based on the type of institution
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DDHE retains hard copies of private school students and forwards the verified list to the Directorate
Note: Offline application forms are not accepted and should be redirected to online submission only.
Documents Required
• Passport-size Photograph
• Aadhaar Card
• Bonafide Certificate (Himachali Domicile)
• Previous Year’s Marksheets (Matric and onwards)
• SC Category Certificate (Tehsildar level or above)
• Bank Passbook copy (first page)
• School Bonafide Certificate (signed by Principal)
• Income Certificate (Tehsildar rank or above)
• Parent’s Mobile Number and Email ID
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the “Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhatravriti Yojna to Scheduled Caste Students”?
Under the scheme, the scholarship is given to the top 1250 meritorious students of the Scheduled Caste category after modification from the session 2018-19 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 Scheduled Caste Category students?
Yes, the student should belong to Scheduled Caste 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 to 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/