Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhatravriti Yojna to Other Backward Classes Students

Description
The scheme “Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhatravriti Yojna to Other Backward Classes Students” was started by the Department of Education, Himachal Pradesh. Under the scheme, the Scholarship is given to the top 1000 meritorious students of Other Backward Classes OBC 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.

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

Eligibility Criteria
1. The student should be a permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh.
2. The student should belong to the Other Backward Classes Category declared as such by the Himachal Government.
3. 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.
4. **Note 01:** The scholarship is limited for a maximum of two successive years after matric.
5. **Note 02:** The renewal in 2nd year of the course will be subject to satisfactory performance in 1st year of the course.

Required Documents
• Passport Size Photographs
• Copy of Aadhaar Card
• Copy of Himachali Bonafide Certificate (Domicile Certificate of Himachal Pradesh)
• Copy of Marks Certificate for Previous Years
• Copy of the first page of the Bank Passbook
• Copy of Student School Bonafide Certificate signed by Principal
• OBC Category Certificate (Issued by an officer not below the rank of Tehsildar)
• Income Certificate of Parent/Guardian (Issued by an officer not below the rank of Tehsildar)
• Email and Mobile Number of Parents

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the “Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhatravriti Yojna to Other Backward Classes Students”?
A: Under the scheme, the Scholarship is given to the top 1000 meritorious students of Other Backward Classes (OBC) 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.

Q: Which is the implementing department of this scheme?
A: Department of Education, Himachal Pradesh

Q: Who is eligible to apply under the scheme?
A: 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.

Q: Is this scholarship scheme only for the students of Himachal Pradesh?
A: Yes, only those students shall be eligible for the award of scholarships who are Bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh.

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

Q: Is this scheme only for the OBC Category students?
A: Yes, the student should belong to the Other Backward Classes Category declared as such by the Himachal Government to avail the scholarship under the scheme.

Q: For how long a student will receive scholarship?
A: The scholarship is limited for a maximum of two successive years after matric.

Q: How to apply for this scholarship?
A: Online submission of the application form can be done through the website of the National Scholarship Portal. https://scholarships.gov.in/