Sarkari Yojana

Merit Scholarship: Engineering University

Chhattisgarh
Quick Summary: Chhattisgarh pays ₹1,000/- per month to native students pursuing B.E. at recognised engineering colleges in the state who scored at least 60% in 10th and 12th, or in their diploma for lateral entry.

About Merit Scholarship: Engineering University

The Technical Education Department, Government of Chhattisgarh, runs “Merit Scholarship: Engineering University” as a welfare scheme. Eligible students studying B.E. at a recognised engineering college in Chhattisgarh receive ₹1000/- per month. Two groups can apply: students who passed their 10th and 12th standard examinations with at least 60% marks, and Diploma holders newly admitted to the second year of B.E. who passed their diploma’s final year examination with at least 60% marks.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Merit Scholarship: Engineering University, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only native resident students of Chhattisgarh are covered

Only native resident students of Chhattisgarh are covered.

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The student has to be enrolled at present…

The student has to be enrolled at present in a recognised engineering college in Chhattisgarh.

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An engineering degree course must be the course…

An engineering degree course must be the course being pursued.

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Those who cleared the 10th and 12th standard…

Those who cleared the 10th and 12th standard examinations from any recognised institution in Chhattisgarh with 60% marks or more qualify.

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Diploma holders who are newly admitted to the…

Diploma holders who are newly admitted to the second year of B.E. also qualify, provided they cleared the diploma's final year examination with 60% marks or more. Other Conditions -

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Unless the government specially approves it, a student…

Unless the government specially approves it, a student cannot hold two scholarships at once. Any fee concession granted by the student's own institution can, however, continue.

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Should a scholarship fall vacant while it is…

Should a scholarship fall vacant while it is running, the approving authority may award it for the remaining period to the next eligible and deserving name on the merit list.

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The qualifying examination must have been passed from…

The qualifying examination must have been passed from a testing body of Chhattisgarh. Children of permanent Chhattisgarh government employees serving on deputation with the Government of India or another state government may be exempted from this rule.

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Students in full-time jobs cannot receive the scholarship

Students in full-time jobs cannot receive the scholarship. The only relaxation is that a student studying regularly at a recognised institution and getting a scholarship may be permitted part-time work.

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

Benefits Provided

Merit Scholarship: Engineering University provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Students in the first year of the B.E

Students in the first year of the B.E. (Bachelor of Engineering) programme get ₹1,000/- per month.

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Lateral entry students newly admitted to the second…

Lateral entry students newly admitted to the second year of B.E. also receive ₹1,000/- per month.

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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Certificate of residence in Chhattisgarh

Certificate of residence in Chhattisgarh.

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The qualifying examination's mark sheet

The qualifying examination's mark sheet.

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Merit Scholarship: Engineering University through the offline application process outlined below.

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Go to the Office of the Principal of…

Go to the Office of the Principal of the Institution and ask the institute staff for a printed copy of the prescribed application form.

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Complete all the mandatory fields, affix a passport-sized…

Complete all the mandatory fields, affix a passport-sized photograph (signed across if needed), and enclose copies of every required document (self-attested where needed).

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Hand the completed and signed form, along with…

Hand the completed and signed form, along with the documents, to the staff within the prescribed period, if one is set. After verifying the documents, the Principal either forwards the application to the Directorate for approval (New applications) or processes the renewal (for existing beneficiaries).

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Ask the staff member who received the form…

Ask the staff member who received the form for a receipt or acknowledgement, and check that it shows the date and time of submission and a unique identification number, if any.

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