Sarkari Yojana

Indira Gandhi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Himachal Pradesh
Quick Summary: Himachal Pradesh's Indira Gandhi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana gives 150 meritorious students ₹18,000 per annum, renewable until they complete their degree/course.

About Indira Gandhi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana

Aimed at post plus two students, the “Indira Gandhi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana” was started by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Himachal Pradesh. It awards ₹18,000/- per annum to 10 meritorious students from each of Class 12 (Arts, Science, and Commerce) and from the merit lists of the B.A., B.Sc. and B.Com. degrees, renewing the scholarship every year until the degree/course is finished. The idea is to reward and fund exceptionally bright students in higher education, encouraging academic excellence and equal opportunity throughout the state.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

National Scholarship Portal

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

03 Oct 2005

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Indira Gandhi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

To be eligible,
the student has to be a bonafide resident of Himachal Pradesh and meet the academic conditions below:

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Class 12:

At least 60% marks are needed in the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) Class 12 examination, in any of the Arts, Science or Commerce streams.

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Graduate Level:

The undergraduate degree examination from a recognized university must have been cleared with no less than 60% marks.

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study in an academic or professional stream at…

study in an academic or professional stream at a recognized university or institution, whether in Himachal Pradesh or outside it.

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

Benefits Provided

Indira Gandhi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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On the basis of merit, 150 outstanding…

On the basis of merit, 150 outstanding students in all are awarded ₹18,000 per annum.

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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Marksheets, certificates and other academic records

Marksheets, certificates and other academic records.

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Letter of admission

Letter of admission.

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Caste certificate (where relevant)

Caste certificate (where relevant)

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Disability certificate (where relevant)

Disability certificate (where relevant)

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Certificate of domicile

Certificate of domicile.

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Particulars of the bank account

Particulars of the bank account.

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

2005-10-03

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Indira Gandhi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana through the online application process outlined below.

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Go to the Official Website of the National…

Go to the Official Website of the National Scholarship Portal . and choose " New Registration ". After the registration guidelines appear, go through the One Time Registration (OTR) Guidelines, then register with your mobile number, finish the e-KYC process and submit.

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Applicants who have lost their OTR/Reference number can…

Applicants who have lost their OTR/Reference number can recover it through the website .

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After registering, select " Applicant login " on…

After registering, select " Applicant login " on the Scholarship portal, key in the OTR/Reference number and password, type the Captcha and press "Login". Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile on the following screen; on the Password Reset screen that follows, set and confirm a new password and press "Submit" to reach the "Applicant's Dashboard".

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Open "Application Form", where fields marked must be…

Open "Application Form", where fields marked * must be filled. Enter the details and upload the documents, then either choose "Save as Draft" to finish later or "Final Submit" to send the application. NOTE: Fill in the form accurately, since nothing can be edited after submission, and submit only a single application — multiple applications lead to cancellation.

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