Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhatravriti Yojna to Other Backward Classes Students

Key facts

Benefit	₹18,000 yearly
Who	OBC students from Himachal Pradesh
How paid	Directly to the student
Implemented by	Department of Education, Himachal Pradesh
Official portal	https://scholarships.gov.in
Application window	Annual window — confirm dates on the official portal

Benefits

Eligible students receive an annual scholarship of ₹18,000 for two consecutive years following their matriculation. This financial assistance supports their education in recognized institutions.

Who can apply

Category: OBC
Resident of Himachal Pradesh
poor household

Applicants must be permanent residents of Himachal Pradesh and belong to the Other Backward Classes as recognized by the state government. The scheme is intended for students from poor households who have completed their matriculation and are pursuing professional or technical courses.

How to apply

Students can apply for the scholarship through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) by completing an online registration process.

Visit the NSP Portal at https://scholarships.gov.in/ and register as a new user.
Obtain your Student Registration ID after successful registration.
Log in using your Student Registration ID and select 'Fresh Application'.
Fill out the application form completely and click 'Final Submit'.
After submission, note the system-generated registration number for future reference.
Print the completed application form and submit it along with required documents to your institution's head.
The institution will forward the verified application to the relevant authorities.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Passport Size Photographs
Copy of Aadhaar Card
Copy of Himachali Bonafide Certificate
Copy of Marks Certificate for Previous Years
Copy of the first page of the Bank Passbook
Copy of Student School Bonafide Certificate signed by Principal
OBC Category Certificate
Income Certificate of Parent/Guardian
Email and Mobile Number of Parents

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application not processed	Ensure that all required documents are submitted along with the printed copy of the online application to the Head of the Institute.
Renewal not granted	Check if satisfactory performance in the previous year’s examinations is documented, as this is necessary for renewal.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhatravriti Yojna?

This scheme awards scholarships to the top 1000 OBC students in Himachal Pradesh based on their matriculation results, supporting their education in recognized institutions.

Who implements this scholarship scheme?

The scheme is implemented by the Department of Education, Himachal Pradesh.

Who can apply for this scholarship?

Only students who are bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh and belong to the OBC category are eligible to apply.

What is the scholarship amount?

Each eligible student receives ₹18,000 per year for two consecutive years after completing their matriculation.

Is this scholarship only for OBC students?

Yes, the scholarship is exclusively for students belonging to the Other Backward Classes as recognized by the Himachal government.

What documents are required for the application?

Applicants need to provide several documents, including a copy of their Aadhaar card, income certificate, and OBC category certificate, among others.

Key terms explained

SC / ST / OBC: Official social categories — Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes — used for reservations and targeted welfare schemes.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.