The Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhatravriti Yojna is a scholarship scheme launched by the Department of Education, Himachal Pradesh. It aims to support meritorious OBC students pursuing education after matriculation (Class 10) by providing financial assistance. The scheme is strictly merit-based and benefits 1,000 top-performing OBC students each year.
Benefits
- Scholarship Amount: ₹18,000/- per year.
- Duration: Two successive years after Matric (Class 10).
- Applicable Courses: Students admitted to recognized professional/technical courses within or outside the state.
Eligibility Criteria
- The student must be a permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh.
- The student must belong to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) Category, as declared by the Himachal Pradesh Government.
- The student must have passed the Matric Exam (Class 10) from HP Board of School Education (HPBOSE), Dharamshala.
- The student must be admitted to a professional/technical course in a recognized institution (inside or outside the state).
- Scholarship renewal for the 2nd year is subject to satisfactory performance in the 1st year of the course.
Exclusions
- Students who fail to meet the merit criteria.
- Students not enrolled in a professional/technical course after matric.
- Students already receiving financial assistance under another scholarship scheme.
Application Process
Online Application
- Visit the National Scholarship Portal (NSP): https://scholarships.gov.in/
- Click on “New Registration” (For first-time applicants).
- Fill in required details (Name, DOB, Aadhaar, Email, Mobile Number).
- Generate “Student Registration ID”.
- Login using Student Registration ID and fill out the application.
- Upload the required documents (Scanned copies).
- Click on “Final Submit” to complete the application.
- Submit a printed copy of the online application to the Head of the Institution for further processing.
Documents Required
- Passport Size Photograph
- Aadhaar Card Copy
- Himachali Bonafide Certificate (Domicile Certificate)
- Previous Year’s Marks Certificate
- First Page of Bank Passbook (for DBT transfer)
- Bonafide Certificate (signed by the school/college Principal)
- OBC Category Certificate (Issued by Tehsildar or higher authority)
- Income Certificate of Parent/Guardian (Issued by Tehsildar or higher authority)
- Mobile Number & Email ID of Parents
Selection & Renewal Process
- Selection is based purely on merit (Top 1,000 OBC students in HPBOSE Matric Exam).
- Scholarship renewal in the 2nd year is subject to passing the 1st year with satisfactory performance.
- The Institution will verify applications before forwarding them to the concerned District Deputy Director of Higher Education (DDHE).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the objective of the Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhatravriti Yojna?
A: The scheme provides financial assistance to top 1,000 meritorious OBC students to support their education after Matric (Class 10).
Q: Which department implements this scheme?
A: The Department of Education, Government of Himachal Pradesh.
Q: Who is eligible for the scholarship?
A: OBC students from Himachal Pradesh who pass Class 10 from HP Board (HPBOSE) and enroll in a recognized professional/technical course.
Q: How long will the student receive the scholarship?
A: Two successive years after matriculation (subject to renewal based on performance).
Q: Is this scheme available for students outside Himachal Pradesh?
A: No, only Himachali OBC students are eligible.
Q: How can I apply for the scholarship?
A: Through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at https://scholarships.gov.in/.
Q: Can students from other states apply?
A: No, the scheme is only for Himachali students.
Q: Can students receiving other scholarships apply for this one?
A: No, students cannot receive multiple scholarships at the same time.
Sources & References
NSP Portal
Himachal Pradesh ePASS Portal
Department of Education, HP