Technical Education Scholarship Scheme For Degree Level
Technical Education Department, Himachal Pradesh
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Overview
The Scholarships will be awarded to the P.G. Courses/Degree Courses level Courses in Engineering/Technology including Architecture or any other equivalent course approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
Details
The scheme “Technical Education Scholarship Scheme for Degree Level” has been started by the Department of Technical Education, Himachal Pradesh. Under this scheme, scholarships have been awarded to students pursuing P.G. courses and degree-level courses in Engineering/Technology, including Architecture or any other equivalent course approved by the All India Council for Technical Education AICTE . Number of Scholarships: The total number of scholarships for P.G. and degree-level courses has been fixed at 175.
Exclusions
• Students getting scholarships from other sources or under some other scheme shall not be eligible for a grant of the same under these rules.
Benefits
• The value of the scholarship for General Category students shall be ₹300/- per month.
• The value of the scholarship for SC/ST students shall be ₹500/- per month.
• **Note 01:** 100% Scholarships shall be awarded to the SC and ST Students in P.G./Degree Courses.
• **Note 02:** All students belonging to Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe and those belonging to BPL families studying in Post Graduate degree and other courses, shall get the scholarship and it will be over and above the sanctioned scholarships for these categories.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Only those students shall be eligible for the award of scholarships who are Bonafide Himachali and ward of Himachal Pradesh Government employees.
2. The Scholarships will be awarded to those students who are pursuing the P.G. Courses /Degree level Courses in Engineering /Technology including Architecture or any other equivalent course approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
3. The Scholarship shall be awarded only if the total income of parents or guardians from all the sources is not more than ₹36000/- per annum.
4. **Note 01:** The Scholarship shall be awarded on the basis of (i) Poverty-cum-Brilliance and (ii) Brilliance.
5. **Note 02:** The Scholarship shall be awarded strictly according to merit to be determined with reference to (i) Income of parents or guardian and (ii) Marks obtained in the Examination/Class by virtue of which a candidate is eligible for admission provided the students has Secured at least 60% of marks in the said exam. This condition will however not be applicable to the SC and ST Students.
6. **Note 03:** The students who become eligible for scholarships on the basis of poverty-cum-brilliance shall first be awarded scholarships. After their list is exhausted, the remaining scholarships shall be awarded on the basis of brilliance.
7. **Note 04:** The Scholarship shall be tenable for the full course from the date of joining for the duration of the course and shall be awarded/renewed on a year-to-year basis subject to satisfactory progress of the student and continued good conduct.
8. **Note 05:** The recommendation of the Principal or other authorized officer of the institute where the student is studying will be necessary for the award/renewal of the scholarship.
9. **Note 06:** If the student fails in a university examination or in the Polytechnic examination or any examinations or tests while undergoing the course which prevents him/her from being promoted to the next higher class, the scholarship shall be discontinued. However, two failures will not result in an extension in the total period of the course.
10. **Note 07:** The students who are not awarded a scholarship from the date of joining of courses i.e. in the first year can also be considered for award of scholarships in subsequent years in case a number of scholarships is available due to dropouts, failure or otherwise, in particular, the year shall not be exceeded.
11. **Note 08:** These scholarships shall be awarded on the basis of the performance of the previous annual examination they have passed in the Engineering course. Other conditions of award of fresh/renewal of scholarship will remain operative as at present in vogue.
12. **Note 09:** All students who are awarded scholarships under these rules shall be required to execute a bond to the effect that they will serve Himachal Pradesh for a period of at least five years after the completion of their course if their services are required by the State Government.
Required Documents
• Passport Size Photo
• Aadhaar Card (UID/EID No)
• Himachali Bonafide Certificate
• Previous Year(s) Result Card(s) from Matric onwards
• Income Certificate of Parent/Guardian (Issued by an officer not below the rank of Tehsildar)
• BPL Card (If applicable)
• Latest Bank Statement of the Students Bank Account
• Caste Certificate (Issued by an officer, not below the rank of Tehsildar)
• Any other document, as required
• **Note:** The students belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribe and those belonging to Antodya families or any other reserved category notified By Himachal Pradesh Government for an award of such scholarships should furnish a certificate duly signed by Magistrate first class or Tehsildar as the case may be in support of the fact that he/she is a member of such category.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the “Technical Education Scholarship Scheme for Degree Level”?
A: Under the scheme, the scholarships will be awarded to the P.G. Courses/Degree Level Courses in Engineering/Technology including Architecture or any other equivalent course approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
Q: Which is the implementing department of this scheme?
A: Department of Technical Education, Vocational and Industrial Training, Himachal Pradesh
Q: Who is eligible to apply under the scheme?
A: The scholarships will be awarded to those students who are pursuing the P.G. Courses /Degree level Courses in Engineering/Technology including Architecture or any other equivalent course approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
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 Himachali and ward of Himachal Pradesh Government employees.
Q: What is the income criterion for applying under the scheme?
A: The scholarship shall be awarded only if the total income of parents or guardians from all the sources is not more than [?]36000/- per annum.
Q: What is the benefit of the scheme?
A: The value of the scholarship for General Category students shall be [?]300/- per month and for SC/ST students shall be [?]500/- per month.
Q: How many students will receive the scholarship under the scheme?
A: The total number of Scholarships for P.G. and degree-level Courses will be 175 Number.
Q: On what basis will scholarship be awarded to students?
A: The scholarship shall be awarded on the basis of (i) Poverty-cum-Brilliance and (ii) Brilliance.
Q: Can a student avail of the benefits of the scholarship from second year of his/her course if not awarded scholarship in the first year?
A: Yes, the students who are not awarded a scholarship from the date of joining of courses i.e. in the first year can also be considered for award of scholarships in subsequent years in case a number of scholarships are available due to dropouts, failure or otherwise, in particular, the year shall not be exceeded.
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/
Eligibility Criteria
Only those students shall be eligible for the award of scholarships who are Bonafide Himachali and ward of Himachal Pradesh Government employees.
The Scholarships will be awarded to those students who are pursuing the P.G. Courses /Degree level Courses in Engineering /Technology including Architecture or any other equivalent course approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
The Scholarship shall be awarded only if the total income of parents or guardians from all the sources is not more than ₹36000/- per annum.
**Note 01:** The Scholarship shall be awarded on the basis of (i) Poverty-cum-Brilliance and (ii) Brilliance.
**Note 02:** The Scholarship shall be awarded strictly according to merit to be determined with reference to (i) Income of parents or guardian and (ii) Marks obtained in the Examination/Class by virtue of which a candidate is eligible for admission provided the students has Secured at least 60% of marks in the said exam. This condition will however not be applicable to the SC and ST Students.
**Note 03:** The students who become eligible for scholarships on the basis of poverty-cum-brilliance shall first be awarded scholarships. After their list is exhausted, the remaining scholarships shall be awarded on the basis of brilliance.
**Note 04:** The Scholarship shall be tenable for the full course from the date of joining for the duration of the course and shall be awarded/renewed on a year-to-year basis subject to satisfactory progress of the student and continued good conduct.
**Note 05:** The recommendation of the Principal or other authorized officer of the institute where the student is studying will be necessary for the award/renewal of the scholarship.
**Note 06:** If the student fails in a university examination or in the Polytechnic examination or any examinations or tests while undergoing the course which prevents him/her from being promoted to the next higher class, the scholarship shall be discontinued. However, two failures will not result in an extension in the total period of the course.
**Note 07:** The students who are not awarded a scholarship from the date of joining of courses i.e. in the first year can also be considered for award of scholarships in subsequent years in case a number of scholarships is available due to dropouts, failure or otherwise, in particular, the year shall not be exceeded.
**Note 08:** These scholarships shall be awarded on the basis of the performance of the previous annual examination they have passed in the Engineering course. Other conditions of award of fresh/renewal of scholarship will remain operative as at present in vogue.
**Note 09:** All students who are awarded scholarships under these rules shall be required to execute a bond to the effect that they will serve Himachal Pradesh for a period of at least five years after the completion of their course if their services are required by the State Government.
Benefits
The value of the scholarship for General Category students shall be ₹300/- per month.
The value of the scholarship for SC/ST students shall be ₹500/- per month.
**Note 01:** 100% Scholarships shall be awarded to the SC and ST Students in P.G./Degree Courses.
**Note 02:** All students belonging to Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe and those belonging to BPL families studying in Post Graduate degree and other courses, shall get the scholarship and it will be over and above the sanctioned scholarships for these categories.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport Size Photo |
| 2 | Aadhaar Card (UID/EID No) |
| 3 | Himachali Bonafide Certificate |
| 4 | Previous Year(s) Result Card(s) from Matric onwards |
| 5 | Income Certificate of Parent/Guardian (Issued by an officer not below the rank of Tehsildar) |
| 6 | BPL Card (If applicable) |
| 7 | Latest Bank Statement of the Students Bank Account |
| 8 | Caste Certificate (Issued by an officer, not below the rank of Tehsildar) |
| 9 | Any other document, as required |
| 10 | **Note:** The students belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribe and those belonging to Antodya families or any other reserved category notified By Himachal Pradesh Government for an award of such scholarships should furnish a certificate duly signed |
Frequently Asked Questions
Under the scheme, the scholarships will be awarded to the P.G. Courses/Degree Level Courses in Engineering/Technology including Architecture or any other equivalent course approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).