Sarkari Yojana

BPL (Below Poverty Line) Student Welfare Scholarship – Technical Education

Chhattisgarh
Quick Summary: General Category BPL students at government engineering and polytechnic colleges in Chhattisgarh can get ₹1,000 (B.E.) or ₹500 (Diploma) per month for up to 10 months a year, awarded on merit.

About BPL (Below Poverty Line) Student Welfare Scholarship – Technical Education

The Technical Education Department, Government of Chhattisgarh, started the “BPL (Below Poverty Line) Student Welfare Scholarship – Technical Education” in 2007. It gives scholarship money to financially weaker students enrolled in government engineering and polytechnic colleges across Chhattisgarh, helping them pursue professional courses. Only Chhattisgarh domiciles who are not drawing any other scholarship can apply, and applications are taken in both semesters.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

01 Dec 2007

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for BPL (Below Poverty Line) Student Welfare Scholarship - Technical Education, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must be native residents of Chhattisgarh

Applicants must be native residents of Chhattisgarh.

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Applicants must not be availing any other scholarship

Applicants must not be availing any other scholarship.

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Applicants must be regular students of a government…

Applicants must be regular students of a government engineering or polytechnic institution in Chhattisgarh.

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Applicants must fall under the "General Category"

Applicants must fall under the "General Category".

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The applicant's family must be "Below Poverty Line"

The applicant's family must be "Below Poverty Line".

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The parent/guardian must hold a BPL (Below Poverty…

The parent/guardian must hold a BPL (Below Poverty Line) card issued by the state government.

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The applicant's own name must appear on that…

The applicant's own name must appear on that BPL card.

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For B.E. First Semester Students:

The award depends on marks/rank in the PET (Pre-Engineering Test) conducted by the Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board.
For Polytechnic First Semester Students: The award depends on the overall percentage secured in the qualifying examination for admission.
For Diploma Holders Admitted to B.E. through Lateral Entry: Merit is based on the percentage scored in the final year of the diploma.
For Students in Higher Classes: Awards follow a merit list drawn from marks in the last semester exam passed.
Post-Selection Conditions: Continuation depends on satisfactory academic progress and regular attendance.

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

Benefits Provided

BPL (Below Poverty Line) Student Welfare Scholarship - Technical Education provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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B.E

B.E. (Bachelor of Engineering) students get ₹1,000/- per month.

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Diploma students get ₹500/- per month

Diploma students get ₹500/- per month.

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Payment is made for no more than 10…

Payment is made for no more than 10 months in an academic year.

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Where the real study period is shorter, the…

Where the real study period is shorter, the scholarship covers only that period.

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The award is given semester by semester

The award is given semester by semester.

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Renewal requires the student to clear the previous…

Renewal requires the student to clear the previous semester.

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The institutions pay the scholarship to students by…

The institutions pay the scholarship to students by cheque.

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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Attested photocopy of the BPL (Below Poverty Line)…

Attested photocopy of the BPL (Below Poverty Line) card or certificate

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Attested photocopy of the last semester's mark sheet…

Attested photocopy of the last semester's mark sheet (needed for renewal)

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Every earlier passed mark sheet (for students who…

Every earlier passed mark sheet (for students who were not given a scholarship in past semesters)

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

2007-12-01

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for BPL (Below Poverty Line) Student Welfare Scholarship - Technical Education through the offline application process outlined below.

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Print out the application form in the prescribed…

Print out the application form in the prescribed format.

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Fill in every mandatory field, affix a passport-sized…

Fill in every mandatory field, affix a passport-sized photograph (signed across it if needed), and attach copies of all required documents (self-attested if needed).

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Within the stipulated time (if any), hand the…

Within the stipulated time (if any), hand the completed and signed form with documents to the Principal of the Institution, who checks the documents and either forwards new applications to the Directorate for approval or processes renewals for current beneficiaries.

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Get a receipt or acknowledgement from the staff…

Get a receipt or acknowledgement from the staff member who accepted the application, making sure it records the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable). Post-Application Processes

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Institution principals forward BPL scholarship proposals to the…

Institution principals forward BPL scholarship proposals to the Directorate for each semester (odd and even), sending the first proposal in September and the second in February.

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The Directorate sanctions BPL scholarships on merit in…

The Directorate sanctions BPL scholarships on merit in a fair and transparent way, and releases the funds to the institution, which pays students by cheque.

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