HP Scholarship 2025 – Important Dates
Here’s a well curated list of the HP scholarships along with their upcoming deadlines. Take a look –
HP Scholarship 2025 – Application Deadlines
| Name of the Scholarship | Last Date to Apply |
| Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chattervriti Yojana for SC Students | November 15, 2025 |
| Indira Gandhi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana for Post plus two Students | November 15, 2025 |
| Swami Vivekanand Utkrisht Yojana | November 15, 2025 |
| Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chattervriti Yojana for OBC Students | November 15, 2025 |
| Thakur Sen Negi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana | November 15, 2025 |
| Mukhiya Mantri Protsahan Yojana (One-time Incentive) | November 15, 2025 |
| Kalpana Chawala Chattervriti Yojana | November 15, 2025 |
| Maharshi Balmiki Chattervriti Yojana | November 15, 2025 |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC/ST Students (9th&10th) CSS | November 15, 2025 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship to SC/ST Students (CSS) | November 15, 2025 |
| Scholarships for PG/Degree & Engineering Level Courses | November 20, 2025 |
| Scholarships for Diploma Courses | November 20, 2025 |
| Scholarships for ITI Students | November 20, 2025 |
*Please check the scholarship deadlines of the remaining scholarships either via National Scholarships Portal or via other official sources.
HP Scholarship 2025 – The Complete List
There are more than 25 scholarships available to students under varied conditions and requirements. The various schemes, categorized under state-sponsored, central sponsored and technical scholarship have been listed below along with their provider details.
HP Scholarship – State Sponsored Schemes
| Name of the Scholarship | Provider Name |
| Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chattervriti Yojana for SC Students | Himachal Pradesh Education Department |
| Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chattervriti Yojana for OBC Students | Himachal Pradesh Education Department |
| Swami Vivekanand Utkrisht Yojana | Himachal Pradesh Education Department |
| Thakur Sen Negi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana | Himachal Pradesh Education Department |
| Kalpana Chawala Chattervriti Yojana | Himachal Pradesh Education Department |
| Mukhiya Mantri Protsahan Yojana (One-time Incentive) | Himachal Pradesh Education Department |
| Maharshi Balmiki Chattervriti Yojana | Himachal Pradesh Education Department |
| IRDP Scholarship Scheme | Himachal Pradesh Education Department |
| Sainik School Sujanpur Tihara Scholarship | Himachal Pradesh Education Department |
| Rashtriya Indian Military College Scholarship (Only for RIMC Dehradun) | Himachal Pradesh Education Department |
| NDA Scholarship Scheme (Only for NDA Khadakwasla) | Himachal Pradesh Education Department |
| Financial Assistance to the Children of the Armed Forces personnel killed/ disabled during the different war/ operations | Himachal Pradesh Education Department |
| Mukhya Mantri Gyandeep Yojana | Himachal Pradesh Education Department |
| Indira Gandhi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana for Post plus two Students | Himachal Pradesh Education Department |
HP Scholarships 2025 – Centre Sponsored Schemes
| Name of the Scholarship | Provider Name |
| National Scheme of Incentive to girls for Secondary Education (NSIGSE) (CSS) | Department of School, Education, and Literacy, Government of India |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC/ST Students (9th&10th) CSS | Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (1st to 10th) CSS | Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India |
| Post-Matric Scholarship to SC/ST Students (CSS) | Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India |
| Post-Matric Scholarship to OBC Students (CSS) | Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India |
| Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Classes (EBC) | Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India |
| Upgradation of Merit of SC/ST Students (CSS) (Only for GSSS Bharmour, Chamba) | Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India |
| Merit Cum Means Scholarship Scheme for Students belonging to Minority Community (CSS) | Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India |
| Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme to Students belonging to Minority Community | Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India |
| Maulana Azad National Scholarship Scheme for Meritorious girl students belonging to Minorities | Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India |
| National Means Cum Merit Scholarships | Department of School, Education, and Literacy, Government of India |
| Scholarship to Disabled Students | Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities |
| Dr. Ambedkar Pre-Matric Scholarship for DNTs (CSS) | Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India |
| Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for DNTs (CSS) | Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India |
HP Scholarship 2025 – Technical Schemes
| Name of the Scholarship | Provider Name |
| Scholarships for PG/Degree & Engineering Level Courses | India Council for Technical Education |
| Scholarships for Diploma Courses | India Council for Technical Education |
| Scholarships for ITI Students | Indian Council for Technical Education |
HP Scholarship – Eligibility Criteria
All these scholarships have certain limitations and conditions for students to be eligible for them. The eligibility criteria for these numerous scholarships are different depending on the financial status and social status of students with the exception that the student ought to be a bona fide studying within the state or outside the state, and having a valid AADHAR (UID/EID) credentials.
HP Scholarship Eligibility Criteria – State-Sponsored Schemes
| Name of the Scholarship | Eligibility Criteria |
| Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chattervriti Yojana for SC Students | Top 1250 meritorious SC students in Matric examination conducted by the HP Board of School Education |
| Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chattervriti Yojana for OBC Students | Top 1000 meritorious OBC students in Matric examination conducted by the HP Board of School Education |
| Swami Vivekanand Utkrisht Yojana | Top 2000 meritorious general category students in Matric examination conducted by the HP Board of School Education |
| Thakur Sen Negi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana | Top 100 girls and top 100 boys belonging to the Tribal Community of HP, declared in the result of Matric examination conducted by the HP Board of School Education |
| Indira Gandhi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana for Post plus two Students | Top meritorious general category students in Matric examination conducted by the HP Board of School Education |
| Kalpana Chawala Chattervriti Yojana | Top 2000 meritorious female students of Class 12 (arts, commerce, science) |
| Mukhiya Mantri Protsahan Yojana (One-time Incentive) | Himachal students who have taken admission for a degree course in any of the colleges mentioned below:
Indian Institute of Technology (IITs)
Indian School of Mines (ISM)- Dhanbad at Jharkhand Indian Institute of Science (IISc) at Bangalore PG Diploma course in any Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) |
| Maharshi Balmiki Chattervriti Yojana | Girl students belonging to a balmiki family enrolled in matric/degree course from any Govt./private school or college in Himachal Pradesh and engaged in an unclean occupation |
| IRDP Scholarship Scheme | Class 9 to university level students belonging to an IRDP family |
| Sainik School Sujanpur Tihara Scholarship | Class 6 to 12 students studying in Sainik School Sujanpur Tihara |
| Rashtriya Indian Military College Scholarship (Only for RIMC Dehradun) | Class 8 to 12 HP students studying in Rashtriya Indian Military College, Dehradun |
| NDA Scholarship Scheme (Only for NDA Khadakwasla) | Himachal Pradesh cadets receiving training at the National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla, Pune |
| Financial Assistance to the Children of the Armed Forces personnel killed/ disabled during the different war/ operations | The applicant should be a child of the personnel of the Armed Forces killed or disabled during a war or an operation |
| Mukhya Mantri Gyandeep Yojana | Students pursuing a professional/technical course and higher education course from recognized institutions in India |
HP Scholarship Eligibility Criteria – Central Sponsored Schemes
| Name of the Scholarship | Category | Eligibility |
| National Scheme of Incentive to girls for Secondary Education(NSIGSE) (CSS) | SC/ST | The applicant should be a girl student.
The student should have qualified middle standard examinations and taken admission in 9th standard. |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC/ST Students (9th&10th) CSS | SC/ST | The applicant should be a student of Class 9 & 10 studying in any Govt./ Recognized school.
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| Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (1st to 10th) CSS | Other Backward Classes | The applicant should be a student in Class 1 to 10 studying in any Govt./ Recognized school.
The annual family income of the student should not exceed ₹2.5 lakh per annum |
| Post-Matric Scholarship to SC/ST Students (CSS) | SC/ST | The students should be pursuing their studies in Govt./ Govt. Aided/ recognized/ private institutions
The annual family income of the student should not exceed ₹2.5 lakh for SC and ST students |
| Post-Matric Scholarship to OBC Students (CSS) | Other Backward Classes | The scholarship is open for students studying at post-matriculation level.
The annual family income of the student including his, should not be more than ₹1.5 lakh per annum. Employed students are also eligible to apply |
| Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Classes (EBC) | General | The annual family income of the student (including his, if employed) should not exceed ₹1 lakh per annum |
| Upgradation of Merit of SC/ST Students (CSS) (Only for GSSS Bharmour, Chamba) | SC/ST | The student should be studying in Bharmour, Chamba. The student should be admitted in Class 9 at the GSSS Bharmour, Chamba on the basis of merit list of middle standard examinations |
| Merit Cum Means Scholarship Scheme for Students belonging to Minority Community (CSS) | Minority Groups | The student should belong to a Minority Group (Muslim/ Sikh/ Christian/ Buddhist). The student should be pursuing a degree/ post-graduate level technical professional course from a recognized institution. The annual family income of the student should not exceed ₹2.5 lakh per annum. The student must have secured at least 50% marks in the last qualifying examinations |
| Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme to Students belonging to Minority Community | Minority Groups | The student should belong to a Minority Group (Muslim/ Sikh/ Christian/ Buddhist).
They must be studying in Class 12 to PhD level of education at Govt. / recognized schools/ colleges/ institutes, including technical/ vocational courses The annual family income of the student should not exceed ₹2 lakh per annum. The student must have secured at least 50% marks in the last qualifying examination |
| Maulana Azad National Scholarship Scheme for Meritorious girl students belonging to Minorities | Minority Groups | The student should be a girl belonging to a Minority Group (Muslim/ Sikh/ Christian/ Buddhist/ Jain/ Parsi). They must be studying in Class 12 to Ph.D. level of education at Govt. / recognized schools/ colleges/ institutes, including technical/ vocational courses
The annual family income of the student should not exceed ₹1 lakh per annum. The student must have secured at least 50% marks in the last qualifying examination |
| National Means Cum Merit Scholarships | For All | The student should belong to an economically weaker section with an annual family income not exceeding ₹1.5 lakh per annum. The applicant should be a student of lower than Class 8 and must have dropped out of further studies |
| Scholarship to Disabled Students | For All | Trust Fund- The student should have a disability and should be pursuing a degree or PG level professional and technical courses from recognized institutions, with an annual family income of less than ₹3 lakh.
National Fund- The student should have a disability and should be pursuing post matric professional and technical courses of more than one-year duration, with an annual family income of less than ₹1.80 lakh. Post Matric or Pre-Matric- The student should have a disability and must be of either post matric or pre-matric education level |
| Dr. Ambedkar Pre-Matric Scholarship for DNTs (CSS) | Denotified, Nomadic, Semi-Nomadic Tribes | The student should belong to DNT category pursuing pre-matric level of education. The annual family income of the student should not exceed ₹2 lakh per annum |
| Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for DNTs (CSS) | Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes | The student should belong to the DNT category pursuing post matric level of education. The annual family income of the student should not exceed ₹2 lakh per annum |
HP Scholarships Eligibility Criteria 2025 – Technical Schemes
| Name of the Scholarship | Category | Eligibility |
| Scholarships for PG/Degree & Engineering Level Courses | For All | The student should belong to a financially backward background and be a bona fide of Himachal Pradesh or ward of HP Government employees. The student must have scored at least 60% marks in the last qualifying examinations.
They must be pursuing a PG course / degree courses in engineering / technology including architecture or any other equivalent course approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The annual family income of the student should not exceed ₹3.6 lakh per annum |
| Scholarships for Diploma Courses | For All | The student should belong to a financially backward background and be a bona fide of Himachal Pradesh or ward of HP Government employees. The student must have scored at least 60% marks in the last qualifying examination.
They must be pursuing diploma level courses in engineering / technology including architecture or any other equivalent course approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The annual family income of the student should not exceed ₹36,000 per annum |
| Scholarships for ITI Students | For All | The scholarship is applicable for ITI students. |
HP Scholarship 2025 – Awards
The HP scholarship has been specifically created to assist students who belong to financially challenging backgrounds or are either from a minority group or reserved categories with limited means. These have also been implemented for disabled students. All of these schemes have a primary motive to empower education and motivate meritorious students to acquire a proper education and have an accomplished future. The rewards accredited with each of the schemes have been carefully listed below.
HP Scholarship Benefits 2025 – State Sponsored Schemes
| Name of the Scholarship | Award Details |
| Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chattervriti Yojana for SC Students | ₹12,000 per annum |
| Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chattervriti Yojana for OBC Students | ₹10,000 per annum |
| Swami Vivekanand Utkrisht Yojana | ₹10,000 per annum |
| Thakur Sen Negi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana | ₹11,000 per annum |
| Indira Gandhi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana for Post Plus Two Students | ₹10,000 per annum |
| Kalpana Chawala Chattervriti Yojana | ₹15,000 per annum |
| Mukhiya Mantri Protsahan Yojana | ₹75,000 (one time incentive) |
| Maharshi Balmiki Chattervriti Yojana | ₹9,000 per annum |
| IRDP Scholarship Scheme* | ₹300 to ₹2,400 per annum |
| Sainik School Sujanpur Tihara Scholarship* | ₹8,000 to ₹18,000 per annum |
| Rashtriya Indian Military College Scholarship (Only for RIMC Dehradun) | ₹20,000 per annum |
| NDA Scholarship Scheme (Only for NDA Khadakwasla)* | ₹6,900 to ₹12,000 per annum |
| Financial Assistance to the Children of the Armed Forces personnel killed/ disabled during the different war/ operations | ₹300 to ₹2,400 per annum |
| Mukhya Mantri Gyandeep Yojana | Interest subsidy of 4% per annum on education loan of up to ₹ 10 lakh will be allowed |
* The rate of scholarship for these schemes depends on the class of the student, income range, and the respective income group of the student.
HP Scholarship Amount 2025 – Centrally Sponsored Schemes
| Name of the Scholarship | Award Details |
| National Scheme of Incentive to girls for Secondary Education (NSIGSE) (CSS) | ₹3,000 as an incentive which will be given in the form of a term deposit |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC/ST Students (9th&10th) CSS | ₹150 per month for day scholars and ₹350 per month for hostellers for up to 10 months |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (1st to 10th) CSS | For day scholars (class 1-10) ₹100 per month and for hostellers (class 3-10) ₹500 per month for 10 months |
| Post-Matric Scholarship to SC/ST Students (CSS) | Variable financial awards |
| Post-Matric Scholarship to OBC Students (CSS) | Variable financial awards |
| Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Classes (EBC) | Variable financial awards |
| Upgradation of Merit of SC/ST Students (CSS) (Only for GSSS Bharmour, Chamba) | ₹2,500 per annum for fee and stationary + ₹700 per annum for boarding and lodging & ₹200 per annum out of pocket allowance |
| Merit Cum Means Scholarship Scheme for Students belonging to Minority Community (CSS) | ₹30,000 for hostellers and ₹25,000 for day scholars. |
| Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme to Students belonging to Minority Community | Variable financial awards |
| Maulana Azad National Scholarship Scheme for Meritorious girl students belonging to Minorities | Variable financial awards |
| National Means Cum Merit Scholarships | A scholarship worth ₹6,000 per annum is awarded to selected scholars according to this scheme. |
| Scholarship to Disabled Students | Variable financial awards |
| Dr. Ambedkar Pre-Matric Scholarship for DNTs (CSS) | The student will receive an amount of ₹1000 per month if they study in classes 1 to 8 and an amount of ₹1500 per students if they study in classes 9 to 10 for 10 months as scholarship |
| Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for DNTs (CSS) | Variable financial awards |
* For scholarships with variable rewards, please check the rewards here.
HP Scholarship Rewards 2025 – Technical Schemes
| Name of the Scholarship | Award Details |
| Scholarships for PG/Degree & Engineering Level Courses | For PG & degree courses, ₹300 per month for general category students and ₹500 per month for SC & ST category. |
| Scholarships for Diploma Courses | ₹200 per month for diploma level students belonging to SC/ST category. |
| Scholarships for ITI Students | ₹250 per month for students belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories and ₹100 per month for students belonging to general category. |
HP Scholarship – Documents Required
A generic list of documents that a student needs to provide in support of his/her application has been mentioned below.
- A passport size photo
- Birth certificate
- Aadhar card number
- Mark sheet of the last qualifying examinations
- Bank Statement of the Student’s Current Bank Account
- Caste certificate, tribal certificate (if applicable)
- Income certificate issued by the competent authority
- Receipts and fee structure of the university (if applicable)
HP Scholarship – How to Apply?
The newly implemented HP ePass scholarship portal makes it easy and efficient for the students to apply for these scholarships. However, the applications for most of the centrally-sponsored and state-sponsored scholarships are now invited through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
HP Scholarship Application through HP ePass Portal
Here is a step by step application procedure on how to apply for an HP scholarship with ease through HP ePass Scholarship Portal.
Step 1: Visit the HP ePass Scholarship Portal
- Visit the Himachal Pradesh ePass Scholarship Portal
- The list of Scholarship Schemes can be referenced by clicking on ‘Schemes Offered’
Step 2: Register
- Click on ‘Student login’ in order to register yourself.
- If you do not have an Aadhar card click on ‘No’ and provide the Electronic Identification as ID proof and complete the registration
- The User Id and Password will be provided through the specified phone number and email id of the student.
Note- Keep the User ID and Password safe, the same shall be used to track further progress of the scholarship application.
Step 3: Attach the required documents
Once you have completed the registration by providing valid and important details carefully, attach all the necessary documents required in the HP Scholarship application. Make sure to be conscious of all the documents being authentic and valid, they will be verified before the registration is confirmed and any or all invalid data provided will be rejected immediately.
The applicant will be required to fill in the following details in the application form:
(a) Primary Details
(b) Candidate Details
(c) Present Institution Details
(d) Contact Details
(e) Bank Details
(f) Certificates Details
Step 4: Submit your application
Prior to submitting the application form, make sure to re-check it in case of any accidental form of discrepancy processed through the information.
HP Scholarship Application through National Scholarship Portal
The steps to be followed for application on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) are given below.
Step 1: Visit the official website of NSP.
Step 2: Click on the ‘Apply for Scholarships’ button.
Step 3: Login either using your Aadhaar No. or OTR no.
Step 4: Click on ‘Apply Fresh’.
Step 5: Fill in the Domicile State, Scholarship Category, and Application Type to proceed ahead.
Step 6: Fill in all required details in the application form and upload all relevant documents (as required).
Step 7: Finally, submit the application.
FAQs
How do I check the status of my scholarship application?
The progress of the application can be constantly tracked by logging in the HP Epass Scholarship Portal through the same ID and password provided to you at the time of registration. If you’ve applied through the National Scholarships Portal, you can track your application status by logging into your account.
Who all are eligible to apply for HP scholarships?
Himachal Pradesh bonafide students, studying within state or outside state (in India only), having a valid Aadhaar and fulfilling the scheme specific eligibility criteria can apply for the state-sponsored and central-sponsored scholarships.
When is the last date to apply for HP scholarships?
The last day to apply for the majority of the HP scholarships are November 15, 2025 and November 20, 2025. Students are advised to check the National Scholarships Portal and other platforms as well for more clarity.
Where can I apply for the HP scholarships?
For all other State and Centrally-sponsored scholarships schemes you can apply using http://hpepass.cgg.gov.in/ or, you may also look for these scholarships on the National Scholarship Portal.
What am I supposed to do after submitting my online HP scholarship application?
After successful submission of your online application, your application would be automatically forwarded to your Institute for verification. After authenticating the application from your institute, you should take a print out of the application, sign it and send it to the State Department with all the required documents.