Sarkari Yojana
Haryana State Merit Scholarship Scheme
About Haryana State Merit Scholarship Scheme
The Haryana Education Department, Government of Haryana, introduced the “Haryana State Merit Scholarship Scheme” to help bright students from economically weaker sections continue into higher education. It awards Merit-cum-Poverty Scholarships to talented students from economically backward classes studying for Degree, Post-Graduate and Doctorate courses in General University Education. Students who have cleared the specified Public Examination from Punjab University, Kurukshetra University or another examining body notified by the awarding authority can apply, provided their parents/guardians are Indian citizens domiciled in Haryana State.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Haryana Education Department
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Haryana State Merit Scholarship Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants must be Indian citizens with Haryana domicile
Applicants must be Indian citizens with Haryana domicile.
The qualifying examination should have been cleared from…
The qualifying examination should have been cleared from Punjab, Kurukshetra University or another recognised examining body.
Enrolment in a recognised course at a higher…
Enrolment in a recognised course at a higher education institution in Haryana or Chandigarh is required.
A Second Division, at minimum, must have been…
A Second Division, at minimum, must have been secured in the qualifying examination.
Rural Area Merit Scholarship applicants need at least…
Rural Area Merit Scholarship applicants need at least 40% marks in Matric/Higher Secondary (Final)/Pre-University Examinations.
No other merit-based scholarship may be drawn, though…
No other merit-based scholarship may be drawn, though need-based scholarships from specific welfare boards are allowed. Note: Preference/Priority/Reservation/Relaxation:
One Ph.D./M.Phil
One Ph.D./M.Phil. scholarship can be held only at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
Rural Area Merit Scholarships are only for students…
Rural Area Merit Scholarships are only for students whose parents live permanently and earn their living in rural areas.
Benefits Provided
Haryana State Merit Scholarship Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Name of the Examination based on which Scholarships are Awarded & Scholarship Rates:
Metric:
Rate of Scholarship ₹150/-; Duration – year in Prep/ Hr.Sec. II
10+2:
Rate of Scholarship ₹300/-; Duration – minimum tenure of 3 academic years for B.A./B.Sc./B.Com./ B.Sc. Home Science Course (including Hon's) School Course
Degree Level:
Rate of Scholarship ₹450/-; Duration – maximum tenure of two academic years for M.A./M.Sc.Hons./M.Sc. /M. Com./ M.Sc./ Home Science Course, and maximum tenure of one academic year for B.T./B.Ed. Course
B.Ed. / M.Phil / Ph.D.:
Rate of Scholarship ₹900/-; Duration – one Scholarship tenable at Jawahar Lal Nehru University, New Delhi for the full duration of the M.Phil./Ph.D. Course, minimum three years Note: In integrated courses taken after 10+2, such as M.B.A./M.C.A./B.A.L.L.B./ B.Com. L.L.B./B.B.A.L.L.B./M.F.A., the first three years are paid at the UG course rate and the rest of the course (01, 1 ½ or 2 years, as the case may be) at the PG course rate. Note: Conditions for Receiving Benefits: Academic performance has to remain satisfactory. The institution's rules on discipline and attendance must be followed. Mode of Disbursement: Money goes straight into the beneficiary's bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Frequency of Disbursement: Payments are made monthly across the whole academic year (12 months). Validity: The scholarship lasts for the entire academic programme, as long as the student keeps up the required academic and conduct standards.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Domicile Certificate proving residence in Haryana
Domicile Certificate proving residence in Haryana
Marksheet of the last qualifying examination, as proof…
Marksheet of the last qualifying examination, as proof of merit
Income Certificate, where a scholarship category calls for…
Income Certificate, where a scholarship category calls for it
Bank account particulars for direct credit of the…
Bank account particulars for direct credit of the scholarship
Bonafide Certificate from the institution confirming present enrolment
Bonafide Certificate from the institution confirming present enrolment
Proof of rural residence (compulsory for Rural Area…
Proof of rural residence (compulsory for Rural Area Merit Scholarship applicants, if applicable)
Caste certificate
Caste certificate
Other documents, as asked
Other documents, as asked
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Haryana State Merit Scholarship Scheme through the online application process outlined below.
Registration Process:
New users should click the Registration link on…
New users should click the Registration link on the Portal; existing users can press the login button.
Type in the Parivar Pehchaan Patra (Family ID)…
Type in the Parivar Pehchaan Patra (Family ID) to see the list of family members, choose your name and press "Generate OTP".
Key in the OTP sent to your registered…
Key in the OTP sent to your registered Mobile Number and press "Verify OTP".
Once verified, the Registration Form fills in automatically;…
Once verified, the Registration Form fills in automatically; check that the information is correct.
Choose your Department and College, set a Password…
Choose your Department and College, set a Password and press "Register". Application Process:
Use the login link on the Portal and…
Use the login link on the Portal and sign in with your User ID and password to apply.
Check whether you are eligible and pick the…
Check whether you are eligible and pick the scholarship scheme.
Press "Apply" and give details such as Course,…
Press "Apply" and give details such as Course, Roll No. and Eligibility.
Save the application, verify it carefully, and then…
Save the application, verify it carefully, and then submit the form. Application Tracking:
Students can see their Scholarship Application Status by…
Students can see their Scholarship Application Status by entering details such as their Aadhaar Number, Academic Session and the scheme they applied for.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
1. Students receiving other merit or merit-cum-means scholarships from any other source are not eligible.
1. Students who fail to pass their annual promotion examination in the first attempt will forfeit the scholarship.
1. Students found involved in political activities, unlawful acts, or disciplinary misconduct will lose their eligibility.
1. Students who migrate to another institution or course without prior approval will have their scholarships revoked.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.