Consolidated Stipend Scheme for Scheduled Caste Students Pursuing Higher Education

Description
The scheme “Consolidated Stipend Scheme for Scheduled Caste Students Pursuing Higher Education” was launched by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Haryana, on 1st July, 2008, with the aim of attracting Scheduled Caste SC students towards higher education. Under this scheme, SC students studying in Government Colleges will receive a stipend of ₹1,000 per month. The scheme will be implemented in all Government Colleges of Haryana, and the stipend will be disbursed bi-monthly, subject to a minimum 60% attendance in classes. This stipend will be treated as monetary help to meet the sundry charges of higher education so that the beneficiaries may not become ineligible for the Post Matric Scholarship awarded by the Government of India.

Exclusions
• The applicant who has failed in the last university examination is ineligible for the stipend for the current year.
• The stipend will not be paid for the bi-monthly period in which attendance is below 60%. However, withheld stipend can be released if the applicant fulfills the attendance condition in the next two months.

Benefits
• Stipend Amount: Eligible SC students receive ₹1,000/- per month.
• Hostel Stipend: Additional ₹500/- per month for 12 months for students availing hostel facilities.
• Mode of Disbursement:
• The stipend is disbursed bi-monthly in September, November, January, and March.
• The amount for January to June is disbursed in March due to the financial year closure.
• Payments are transferred directly to students' Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts through the Public Financial Management System (PFMS).
• Frequency of Disbursement:
• Stipend: Four bimonthly instalments per year.
• Hostel Stipend: Two half-yearly instalments (July-December, January-June).
• Expected Time of Disbursement:
• Stipend: First week of the disbursement month (September, November, January, March).
• Hostel Stipend: November and January.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
2. The applicant should be a domicile of Haryana.
3. The applicant should be studying in a government college in Haryana.
4. The applicant should have passed the previous academic year examination.
5. The applicant should maintain at least 60% attendance to receive the stipend.

Application Process
Step 1: Registration
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Registration

Step 2: Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the "Centralized Scholarship Portal" of the Department of Higher Education, Haryana.
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Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the "Centralized Scholarship Portal" of the Department of Higher Education, Haryana.

Step 3: Step 2: In the menu ribbon, click "Student > Student Registration".
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Step 2: In the menu ribbon, click "Student > Student Registration".

Step 4: Step 3: On the next page, provide your Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID) and click "Search".
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*Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) is mandatory for availing of any Scholarship benefit. Students are advised to ensure their all particulars such as Name, DOB, Aadhar No. etc are fully updated in PPP before applying for any scholarship scheme.

Step 5: Step 4: A List of the members of your family will be displayed. Select the checkbox against your name and click "Generate OTP". Enter the OTP received on your registered Mobile Number and click on "Verify OTP".
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Step 4: A List of the members of your family will be displayed. Select the checkbox against your name and click "Generate OTP". Enter the OTP received on your registered Mobile Number and click on "Verify OTP".

Step 6: Step 5: After OTP verification, you will be taken to the registration page. In the registration form, all the mandatory fields get auto-filled. You only need to cross-check the information.
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Step 5: After OTP verification, you will be taken to the registration page. In the registration form, all the mandatory fields get auto-filled. You only need to cross-check the information.

Step 7: Step 6: Select your Department and College. Create a Password and click "Register".
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Application

Step 8: Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the "Centralized Scholarship Portal" of the Department of Higher Education, Haryana.
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Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the "Centralized Scholarship Portal" of the Department of Higher Education, Haryana.

Step 9: Step 2: In the right corner of the menu ribbon, click "User Login". Use the username and password created during your registration to log in.
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Step 2: In the right corner of the menu ribbon, click "User Login". Use the username and password created during your registration to log in.

Step 10: Step 3: Navigate to the online form of the scheme you intend to apply for. In the form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size. Carefully review all the information provided and the…
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Step 3: Navigate to the online form of the scheme you intend to apply for. In the form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size. Carefully review all the information provided and the documents uploaded. Make any necessary corrections.

Step 11: Step 4: Click "Apply" to submit your application. You'll receive a confirmation message.
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Track Application:
Students can track their application status on the Har-Chhatravratti Portal using their Aadhaar Number.

Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card Copy
• Applicant’s Photograph
• Applicant's Signature
• Income Certificate
• Haryana Domicile Certificate
• Caste certificate
• 10th Class Certificate
• 12th Class Certificate
• Parivar Pehchaan Patra
• Fee Receipt
• Last Exam Passed Certificate (Except for 1st Year Students)
• BPL Certificate (if applicable)
• Father's Death Certificate (if applicable)
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the aim of the scheme?
A: The scheme aims to attract Scheduled Caste (SC) students towards higher education and provide financial support to cover miscellaneous expenses.

Q: Who implements this scheme?
A: The Department of Higher Education, Government of Haryana, is responsible for implementing the scheme in all Government Colleges.

Q: Is this scheme available for students in private colleges?
A: No, this scheme is only applicable to students studying in Government Colleges in Haryana.

Q: Is there an income limit to avail of this stipend?
A: No, the scheme is not income-based; it is for all SC students meeting the eligibility criteria.

Q: What happens if a student’s attendance falls below 60%?
A: The student will not receive the stipend for that bi-monthly period but can still qualify for withheld stipend if their attendance improves in the next two months.

Q: Are students enrolled in distance education eligible?
A: No, the scheme is only for regular students attending Government Colleges.

Q: How much stipend do eligible students receive?
A: Eligible students receive [?]1,000 per month.

Q: Is there any additional stipend for hostel students?
A: Yes, hostel students receive an extra [?]500 per month for 12 months, in addition to the regular stipend.

Q: How is the stipend disbursed?
A: Stipend is disbursed bi-monthly in September, November, January, and March.
The hostel stipend is disbursed half-yearly in November and January.

Q: How is the stipend transferred to students?
A: The stipend is directly credited to the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account through the Public Financial Management System (PFMS).

Q: How can students apply for the scheme?
A: Students can apply through the Har-Chhatravratti Portal (Centralized Scholarship Portal) of the Department of Higher Education, Haryana. https://harchhatravratti.highereduhry.ac.in/

Q: Is Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) mandatory for applying?
A: Yes, PPP ID is mandatory, and all personal details must be updated before applying.

Q: How can students track their application status?
A: Students can track their application status on the Har-Chhatravratti Portal using their Aadhaar Number.