The Technical Education Scholarship Scheme for Diploma Level is an initiative by the Department of Technical Education, Himachal Pradesh, aimed at providing financial assistance to meritorious students pursuing Diploma courses in Engineering, Technology, and Architectural Assistantship.
Number of Scholarships
- A total of 75 scholarships will be awarded under this scheme.
Benefits
- Scholarship Amount: ₹200 per month (for all categories).
- Special Provisions:
- 100% of the scholarships will be awarded to SC, ST, and girl students.
Eligibility Criteria
- Residence Requirement:
- The applicant must be a Bonafide Himachali.
- The applicant must be a ward of a Himachal Pradesh Government employee.
- Academic Criteria:
- The applicant must be pursuing a Diploma course in Engineering/Technology/Architectural Assistantship or any equivalent AICTE-approved course.
- The applicant must have secured at least 60% marks in the last qualifying examination (Not applicable for SC/ST students).
- Income Criteria:
- The total annual income of the applicant’s parents/guardian must be less than ₹36,000.
Selection Process
- Scholarships will be awarded based on:
- Poverty-cum-Brilliance criteria.
- Brilliance criteria (if there are remaining scholarships after awarding based on poverty).
- Students eligible under the Poverty-cum-Brilliance category will be considered first.
- For renewals, the student must have passed the previous academic year with satisfactory progress.
Exclusions
- Students receiving scholarships from other sources are not eligible under this scheme.
- If a student fails an examination, their scholarship will be discontinued.
- Students who change their course of study will not be allowed to continue availing of the scholarship.
Application Process
Online Application via National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
- New Applicants:
- Visit the NSP Portal and click on “New Registration”.
- Read the instructions and agree to the terms.
- Enter your Aadhaar number, mobile number, and other details.
- Click “Register” and obtain your Student Registration ID.
- Filling the Application Form:
- Log in using the Student Registration ID.
- Click on “Fresh Application” and fill out the scholarship application form.
- Upload all required documents in the specified format.
- Click on “Final Submit” to complete the application.
- Application Confirmation:
- Upon successful submission, an application ID will be generated.
- Keep this ID for future reference.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card (UID / EID No)
- Passport-size Photograph
- Bonafide Himachali Certificate
- Previous Year’s Mark Sheet (Matric onwards)
- Income Certificate (Issued by Tehsildar or higher authority)
- Latest Bank Account Statement
- Caste Certificate (for SC/ST students)
- Any other document required by the department
Note:
- For girl students, the Income Certificate is not mandatory.
- Poverty-cum-Brilliance applicants must submit an Income Certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the Technical Education Scholarship Scheme for Diploma Level?
A: This scholarship is offered to students in Himachal Pradesh pursuing Diploma courses in Engineering, Technology, or Architectural Assistantship.
Q: Which department administers this scheme?
A: The Department of Technical Education, Himachal Pradesh.
Q: Who is eligible to apply?
A: Bonafide Himachali students whose parent/guardian is a government employee in Himachal Pradesh, and pursuing a Diploma in an AICTE-approved institution.
Q: What is the income limit for eligibility?
A: The annual family income must be below ₹36,000.
Q: How much scholarship amount is awarded?
A: ₹200 per month per student.
Q: How many students will receive the scholarship?
A: A total of 75 scholarships will be awarded.
Q: Can a student avail of the scholarship if they didn’t get it in the first year?
A: Yes, if scholarships are available due to dropouts or failures, students can apply in subsequent years.