Indira Gandhi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana for Post Plus Two Students

Key facts

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

Benefits

Beneficiaries receive an annual scholarship of ₹18,000, which is awarded to the top 10 students from Class 12 and those in B.A., B.Sc., and B.Com. programs.

Who can apply

Resident of Himachal Pradesh
poor household
studying in government or aided school

Applicants must be residents of Himachal Pradesh and have completed Class 12 with at least 60% marks. They should also be enrolled in a government or aided school and come from economically disadvantaged households.

Who is not eligible

Applicants from neighboring states

How to apply

Applications are submitted online through the National Scholarship Portal.

Visit the National Scholarship Portal and click on 'New Registration'.
Fill in the required details and complete the registration process.
Log in using your Application ID and password.
Access the application form and fill in the mandatory fields.
Upload the necessary documents and submit the application.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Passport Size Photo
Aadhaar Card
Himachal Bonafide Certificate
Previous Year(s) Result Card(s) from Matric onwards
Latest Bank Statement of the Student's Bank Account

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application rejected	Ensure all mandatory fields are filled correctly and only submit one application, as multiple submissions will lead to cancellation.
Scholarship renewal not granted	Maintain at least 55% marks in subsequent classes to qualify for renewal.

Frequently asked questions

What documents are required for the application?

Applicants need to provide a passport size photo, Aadhaar card, Himachal Bonafide certificate, previous year result cards, and a latest bank statement.

Can students from other states apply for this scholarship?

No, this scholarship is exclusively for residents of Himachal Pradesh; students from other states are not eligible.

What happens if a student does not maintain the required marks for renewal?

To renew the scholarship, students must maintain at least 55% marks; failing to do so may result in non-renewal.

Is there an application fee for this scheme?

No, there are no application fees associated with this scholarship; the process is free of cost.

How is the scholarship amount distributed?

The scholarship of ₹18,000 is awarded annually to the top 10 meritorious students from Class 12 and those in B.A., B.Sc., and B.Com. programs.

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