Sarkari Yojana

Free Books Scheme for Scheduled Caste Students Pursuing Higher Education

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Haryana
Quick Summary: Haryana gives Scheduled Caste students at government colleges ₹2,000/- a year to buy books, under a scheme running since 1st July, 2008 and applied for on the Har-Chhatravratti portal.

About Free Books Scheme for Scheduled Caste Students Pursuing Higher Education

The Department of Higher Education, Government of Haryana, started the “Free Books Scheme for Scheduled Caste Students Pursuing Higher Education” on 1st July, 2008 to motivate Scheduled Caste (SC) students towards higher studies. SC students at government colleges receive ₹2,000/- per student per annum to buy books, and the scheme covers every government college in Haryana.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Department Of Higher Education, Government Of Haryana

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

01 Jul 2008

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Free Books Scheme for Scheduled Caste Students Pursuing Higher Education, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must be from the Scheduled Caste (SC)…

Applicants must be from the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.

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Applicants must hold Haryana domicile

Applicants must hold Haryana domicile.

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Applicants must be enrolled at a government college…

Applicants must be enrolled at a government college in Haryana.

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Applicants must be engaged in higher education

Applicants must be engaged in higher education.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Free Books Scheme for Scheduled Caste Students Pursuing Higher Education provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Each eligible student gets ₹2,000/- a year to…

Each eligible student gets ₹2,000/- a year to spend on books.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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A copy of the Aadhaar card

A copy of the Aadhaar card

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A photograph of the applicant

A photograph of the applicant

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The applicant's signature

The applicant's signature

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Certificate of income

Certificate of income

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Certificate of Haryana domicile

Certificate of Haryana domicile

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Certificate of caste

Certificate of caste

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Class 10 certificate

Class 10 certificate

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Class 12 certificate

Class 12 certificate

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Parivar Pehchaan Patra (family ID)

Parivar Pehchaan Patra (family ID)

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Receipt for fees paid

Receipt for fees paid

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Certificate of the last exam passed (not needed…

Certificate of the last exam passed (not needed for 1st Year Students)

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BPL certificate (where relevant)

BPL certificate (where relevant)

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Father's death certificate (where relevant)

Father's death certificate (where relevant)

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Other documents, if requested

Other documents, if requested

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.
Important Dates

2008-07-01

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Free Books Scheme for Scheduled Caste Students Pursuing Higher Education through the online application process outlined below.

Registration

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Open the Department of Higher Education, Haryana's "Centralized…

Open the Department of Higher Education, Haryana's "Centralized Scholarship Portal" at its official site.

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From the menu ribbon, choose "Student > Student…

From the menu ribbon, choose "Student > Student Registration".

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Enter your Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID) on…

Enter your Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID) on the next page and press "Search". *Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) is compulsory for any Scholarship benefit. Before applying for a scholarship, make sure details such as your Name, DOB and Aadhar No. are fully up to date in PPP.

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Your family members will be listed

Your family members will be listed. Tick the box next to your name and press "Generate OTP", then key in the OTP sent to your registered Mobile Number and press "Verify OTP".

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Once verified, the registration page opens with every…

Once verified, the registration page opens with every mandatory field pre-filled; you only have to check the details.

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Choose your Department and College, set a Password…

Choose your Department and College, set a Password and press "Register". Application

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Go to the "Centralized Scholarship Portal" of the…

Go to the "Centralized Scholarship Portal" of the Department of Higher Education, Haryana, via its official site.

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Press "User Login" at the right end of…

Press "User Login" at the right end of the menu ribbon and sign in with the username and password set at registration.

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Open the online form of the scheme you…

Open the online form of the scheme you want, complete all mandatory fields and upload the required documents in the stated format and size. Check every detail and attachment carefully and fix any errors.

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Press "Apply" to send your application; a confirmation…

Press "Apply" to send your application; a confirmation message will follow. Track Application: Application status can be followed on the Har-Chhatravratti tracking page using your Aadhaar Number.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References