Uchcha Shiksha Protsahan Chhatravriti Yojana

Description
The scheme “Uchcha Shiksha Protsahan Chhatravriti Yojana” was launched by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote higher education among meritorious students by providing financial support to regular undergraduate and postgraduate students in government colleges and state universities of Uttarakhand.

Benefits
• Under the scheme, scholarships ranging from a minimum of ₹1,500/- to a maximum of ₹60,000/- are awarded to students who secure first, second, and third positions in each faculty at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The student must be studying in a Government College or State University campus of Uttarakhand.
2. At each college/campus level (per faculty):
3. **Undergraduate Students:**
4. **First-year students:** Monthly scholarships of ₹3,000/-, ₹2,000/-, and ₹1,500/- will be awarded to students securing first, second, and third positions, respectively, based on a minimum of 80% marks or equivalent grade in the 12th examination. 1. **Second- and third-year students:** Monthly scholarships of ₹3,000/-, ₹2,000/-, and ₹1,500/- will be awarded to students securing first, second, and third positions, respectively, based on a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade in the previous year’s examination. 1. **Graduation-level examination toppers:** Students securing first, second, and third positions based on a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade in the first-year examination will be awarded a lump-sum scholarship of ₹35,000/-, ₹25,000/-, and ₹20,000/-, respectively.
5. **Postgraduate Students:**
6. **Second-year students:** Students securing first, second, and third positions based on a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade in the first-year examination will be awarded monthly scholarships of ₹5,000/-, ₹3,000/-, and ₹2,000/-, respectively. 1. Final-year or one-year course students: Students must have secured a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade in the first-year examination. First, second, and third position holders will receive a one-time scholarship of ₹60,000/-, ₹35,000/-, and ₹25,000/-, respectively.
7. **Merit-based Scholarships:**
8. 10% of students from each faculty of each college/university campus securing a minimum of 75% marks and having at least 75% attendance in the first, second, and third years of graduation (as applicable) will be awarded a scholarship of ₹1,500/- per month.
9. **Additional Notes:**
10. Marks obtained after improvement tests will not be considered for scholarship calculation.
11. The academic session is calculated from July 1 to June 30.
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Required Documents
• Aadhaar card
• Bank account details
• All educational certificates related to the examination in which they have secured 80%, 60%, or 75% marks
• Other necessary documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scholarship?
A: Regular undergraduate and postgraduate students of government colleges and state universities in Uttarakhand who meet the academic criteria of the scheme are eligible.
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Q: How much scholarship is awarded under this scheme?
A: Scholarships range from a minimum of ₹1,500 to a maximum of ₹60,000 depending on the student’s academic performance and year of study.
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Q: Are there scholarships for other meritorious students?
A: Yes, 10% of students from each faculty securing at least 75% marks and 75% attendance in graduation are awarded ₹1,500 per month.
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Q: Are marks obtained after improvement exams considered?
A: No, marks obtained after improvement tests are not considered for scholarship calculation.
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Q: What is the duration of the academic session for this scheme?
A: The academic session is calculated from July 1 to June 30.
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Q: How can students apply for the scholarship?
A: After results are declared, students must register on the Samarth portal [https://uttarakhand.samarth.ac.in/](https://uttarakhand.samarth.ac.in/index.php/site/login) within the stipulated time and submit the required documents.
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Q: How are beneficiaries selected?
A: Documents submitted on the Samarth portal are verified by the college, and after verification, the department publishes the list of eligible beneficiaries.
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