The Haryana State Meritorious Incentive Scheme, introduced by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Haryana, aims to reward top-performing students enrolled in government colleges. The scheme recognizes academic excellence by offering cash incentives to students who secure 1st, 2nd, and 3rd positions in their respective streams in annual university examinations.
Short Summary
• Scheme Name: Haryana State Meritorious Incentive Scheme
• Launched By: Department of Higher Education, Government of Haryana
• Target Group: Meritorious students of government colleges
• Scholarship Type: Annual Cash Incentive
• Academic Streams Covered: Arts, Commerce, Science (Medical/Non-Medical), and Education
• Application Mode: Online via Centralized Scholarship Portal
• PPP (Parivar Pehchan Patra): Mandatory
Benefits
| Rank in Stream | Incentive Amount (Annual) |
|---|---|
| First Position | ₹5,000 |
| Second Position | ₹3,000 |
| Third Position | ₹2,000 |
• The incentive is valid only for the academic year in which the student secures a top rank
• Payment is made via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly to the student’s bank account
Eligibility Criteria
• Students must be enrolled in a general course at a Government College in Haryana
• Must be among the top 3 position holders (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) in their stream’s university exam
• Students from non-government colleges, correspondence courses, or open universities are NOT eligible
• Separate merit lists are prepared for:
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Boys (General Category)
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Girls (General Category)
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Scheduled Caste (SC) Students (combined list for boys and girls)
Note: SC students qualifying under the general list will be rewarded in the general category, and additional awards will be given for SC merit holders.
Application Process
Registration on Centralized Scholarship Portal
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Click on “Student > Student Registration”
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Enter your Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) Family ID and click Search
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Select your name from the family list, generate and verify OTP
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Complete the registration form with pre-filled and verified data
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Select your college and department, set your password, and register
Submit Application
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Click on User Login and log in with your credentials
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Fill out the online application form for the incentive scheme
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Upload mandatory documents and verify the details
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Submit the application and receive a confirmation message
Documents Required
• Aadhaar Card Copy
• Applicant’s Photograph
• Signature
• Income Certificate
• Haryana Domicile Certificate
• Caste Certificate
• 10th & 12th Mark Sheets
• Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP)
• Fee Receipt
• Last Exam Passed Certificate (except 1st year students)
• BPL Certificate (if applicable)
• Father’s Death Certificate (if applicable)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What are the financial incentives provided to students who secure top positions in their annual university examinations?
Students securing the first position receive ₹5,000 per annum, the second position receives ₹3,000, and the third position receives ₹2,000 annually. - How will the monetary incentive be disbursed to eligible students?
The payment is made through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly to the student’s account. - For which academic year is the monetary incentive applicable?
The incentive is applicable only for the academic year in which the student secures a top position in the university examination. - Are students from non-government colleges eligible for this incentive?
No, students from non-government colleges are not eligible for this monetary incentive. - Can students pursuing correspondence or open university courses apply for this incentive?
No, students studying through correspondence courses or open universities are not eligible for this scheme. - How many students per stream are eligible to receive the incentive in each college?
Three students per stream who secure first, second, and third positions in the annual university examination are eligible. - Is there a separate merit list prepared for different categories of students?
Yes, separate merit lists are prepared for boys (general category), girls (general category), and Scheduled Caste students (combined list). - What happens if a Scheduled Caste student qualifies for the general merit list?
If a Scheduled Caste student qualifies for the general list, they will be considered in the general list and may also receive an extra award under the Scheduled Caste category. - Can a student avail of this incentive along with other government scholarships?
No, students receiving this incentive cannot hold any other scholarship or stipend from the state government or any other source. - Is a Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) mandatory for applying to this scheme?
Yes, a Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) is mandatory, and students must ensure their details are updated in PPP before applying.