The Haryana Scholarship program, primarily managed through the Har Chhatravratti Portal by the Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Haryana, offers various scholarships to support students from economically weaker and marginalized sections in pursuing education.
The primary goal is to reduce dropout rates, provide financial assistance, and promote higher education among underprivileged and meritorious students, particularly from SC, BC, OBC, EWS, and minority communities.
Over 10 scholarship schemes are offered, including Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship, Haryana State Merit Scholarship, and Aapki Beti Hamari Beti.
Below is a detailed overview of the eligibility criteria, application process, benefits, and other relevant details based on available information.
Benefits of the Harayana Scholarship
The benefits vary by scholarship scheme. Below are some key examples:
1. Pre-Matric Scholarship (for children of those engaged in unclean occupations):
Hostellers (Classes 3–10): INR 700/month for 10 months + INR 1,000 ad-hoc grant annually.
Day Scholars (Classes 1–10): INR 110/month for 10 months + INR 750 ad-hoc grant annually.
2. Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/BC students):
Covers tuition fees, maintenance allowances, and other academic expenses.
Scholarship amount varies based on the course; typically, 40% is funded by the Haryana government and 60% by the Central government.
Academic allowances up to INR 13,500 annually.
3. Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhatar Sanshodhit Yojna:
Class 11/Diploma/Certificate (1st year): INR 8,000/year.
Graduation (Arts/Commerce/Science): INR 8,000/year.
Engineering/Technical/Vocational Courses: INR 9,000/year.
Postgraduation: Up to INR 12,000/year.
Additional central government-sponsored scheme: INR 350/month for 10 months + INR 1,000 ad-hoc grant.
4. Haryana State Merit Scholarship:
Financial assistance for students pursuing Degree, Post-Graduate, or Doctorate courses.
For top rank holders: INR 5,000 (1st), INR 3,000 (2nd), INR 2,000 (3rd) per annum.
Rural Area Merit Scholarships require 40% marks and are for students whose parents reside in rural areas.
5. Aapki Beti Hamari Beti Scheme:
Open throughout the year for female students, particularly SC girls, with financial assistance to reduce dropout rates.
Eligibility for Haryana Scholarships
1. Domicile: Applicants must be permanent residents of Haryana. Students studying outside Haryana but domiciled in the state may also apply for certain schemes, such as the Post-Matric Scholarship.
2.Category: Most scholarships target students from Scheduled Castes (SC), Backward Classes (BC), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), or minority communities (e.g., Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Jains, Parsis, Buddhists). Some schemes, like the Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship, also include Vimukt Jati, Denotified Tribes (DNTs), and Taprivas.
3. Educational Level: Scholarships are available for students from Class 1 to Ph.D. level.
4. Income: For most scholarships, the annual family income should not exceed INR 2.5 lakh (e.g., Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/BC). For the Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship, the income limit is INR 4 lakh.
5. Students must maintain at least 75% attendance in the previous class.
6. For merit-based schemes like the Haryana State Merit Scholarship, students need at least a Second Division or 40% marks in qualifying exams (e.g., Matric/Higher Secondary for rural area scholarships).
7. For the Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship, students in urban areas need 65% marks and rural students need 60% in graduation exams.
Application Process
1. Visit the Har Chhatravratti Portal and click on “New Student Registration” or “Apply for Post-Matric Scholarship.”
2. Enter your Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) ID. If you don’t have one, create it first via the PPP portal.
3. Select your name from the family member list, generate an OTP, and verify it using your registered mobile number.
4. Fill in personal and contact details, create a password, and submit to receive an application number.
5. Login and Form Submission
6. Applications are verified at three levels: institute, university/nodal body, and head office.
7. Always check the official portal for updated deadlines, as they may change.
Contact for Support:
Helpline numbers: 7419800562, 7419800563, 7419800564, 7419800565 (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM).
