Sarkari Yojana

BPL Scholarship for College Students

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Chhattisgarh
Quick Summary: BPL students in UG and PG courses at Chhattisgarh government colleges receive ₹300 or ₹500 a month for up to 10 months, paid by DBT, via an application on the NSP portal.

About BPL Scholarship for College Students

Since 2005, the Department of Higher Education, Government of Chhattisgarh, has run the “BPL Scholarship For College Students” to help talented students from BPL families cover some of their everyday costs during higher education. > Scope:

Only students in Graduate and Post Graduate courses at Chhattisgarh Government colleges operated by the Higher Education Department, Chhattisgarh, receive these scholarships. > Duration of Scholarship:

Payment is made for up to 10 ‘qualifying’ months between July and April. A month counts as ‘qualified’ when the student was admitted on or before the 21st of that month.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Department Of Higher Education, Government Of Chhattisgarh

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

01 Jan 2005

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for BPL Scholarship for College Students, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Graduate Level (UG) & Post Graduate Level (PG)…

Graduate Level (UG) & Post Graduate Level (PG) students enrolled in any Government college of Chhattisgarh under the Higher Education Department may apply.

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The student's guardian must hold a BPL Card

The student's guardian must hold a BPL Card.

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The student must not be receiving any other…

The student must not be receiving any other scholarship.

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The student must clear the annual examination at…

The student must clear the annual examination at the first attempt.

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The student must not have a shortage of…

The student must not have a shortage of attendance.

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

Benefits Provided

BPL Scholarship for College Students provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Post Graduate Level (PG) students receive ₹500/- per…

Post Graduate Level (PG) students receive ₹500/- per month.

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Graduate Level (UG) students receive ₹300/- per month

Graduate Level (UG) students receive ₹300/- per month.

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Renewal applicants are paid the full scholarship, namely…

Renewal applicants are paid the full scholarship, namely ₹3000 for UG Classes and ₹5000 for PG Classes. Note 01: Money is credited straight into the student's bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Note 02: Students must link their Aadhaar to their bank account.

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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The student's academic records and certificates

The student's academic records and certificates

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Bank passbook to supply bank details

Bank passbook to supply bank details

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Aadhaar identity card

Aadhaar identity card

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A working mobile number

A working mobile number

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An active e-mail ID

An active e-mail ID

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The family's BPL Card

The family's BPL Card

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A passport size photo

A passport size photo

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Certificate of disability (where applicable)

Certificate of disability (where applicable)

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

2005-01-01

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for BPL Scholarship for College Students through the online application process outlined below.

Application Process:

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First-time applicants must "Register" through the “New Registration”…

First-time applicants must "Register" through the “New Registration” icon on the NSP Portal URL - https://scholarships.gov.in/, making sure all details match their documents.

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Registration generates a “Student Registration ID” for the…

Registration generates a “Student Registration ID” for the student.

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Students sign in with the “Student Registration ID”…

Students sign in with the “Student Registration ID” using the “Fresh Application” icon on the NSP Portal.

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Once signed in, a welcome page shows up;…

Once signed in, a welcome page shows up; clicking the “Application Form” icon brings up the application screen.

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Students fill out the entire application form and…

Students fill out the entire application form and press “Final Submit” to complete submission.

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A system-generated registration number is sent to the…

A system-generated registration number is sent to the student after submission, for future reference. Selection Procedure:

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Online applications undergo verification at two levels

Online applications undergo verification at two levels:
By the institute where the student is enrolled.
By the State Government office. Note 01: The applicant must hand in the necessary documents at the institute. Note 02: An application not verified by the institute, the relevant State Government Office, or both, will be considered ‘Invalid’. Note 03: Students in the 2nd year and 3rd year who got a BPL scholarship in the 1st year should apply in the 'Renewal' category. Note 04: Keep the same mobile number throughout the scholarship period. After registering, sign in to the NSP portal to apply.

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