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Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhatravriti Yojna to Scheduled Caste Students

The scheme “Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhatravriti Yojna to Scheduled Caste Students” was started by the Dept. of Education, H.P. Under the scheme, scholarship is given to top 1250 meritorious students of SC category as such in the result of Matric Examination conducted by H.P. Board of School Education.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Himachal Pradesh

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Under this scholarship scheme, an amount of ₹18,000/- will be given to each eligible student per year for two successive years after matric.

Who can apply

The student should be a permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh.; The student should belong to Scheduled Caste Category.; The scholarship will be given in case the eligible students take admission to any professional/technical course after Matric in a recognized Institution within or outside the state.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the “Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhatravriti Yojna to Scheduled Caste Students”?

Under the scheme, the scholarship is given to the top 1250 meritorious students of the Scheduled Caste category after modification from the session 2018-19 declared as such in the result of the Matric Examination conducted by the H.P. Board of School Education, Dharamshala, strictly on a merit basis to students studying in a recognized (including Professional/Technical) institution within or outside the State. The renewal in the 10+2 Class/2nd Year of course will be subject to satisfactory performance in internal examinations of the 10+1 Class/1st Year Course.

Which is the implementing department of this scheme?

Department of Education, Himachal Pradesh

Who is eligible to apply under the scheme?

The scholarship will be given in case the eligible students take admission to any professional/technical course after Matric in a recognized Institution within or outside the state.

Is this scholarship scheme only for the students of Himachal Pradesh?

Yes, only those students shall be eligible for the award of scholarships who are Bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh.

What is the benefit of the scheme?

Under this scholarship scheme, an amount of [?]18,000/- will be given to each eligible student per year for two successive years after matric.

Is this scheme only for the Scheduled Caste Category students?

Yes, the student should belong to Scheduled Caste Category declared as such by the Himachal Government to avail the scholarship under the scheme.

For how long a student will receive scholarship?

The scholarship is limited to a maximum of two successive years after matric.

How to apply for this scholarship?

Online submission of the application form can be done through the website of the National Scholarship Portal. https://scholarships.gov.in/