EligibilityDeadline Date: 12-May-2025
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be a domicile of Haryana
- have passed Class 10 and 12 board examinations from a school situated in Haryana
- have scored a minimum of 80% marks in Haryana Board School and 85% marks in other boards like CBSE/ICSE, etc. in Class 12
- have taken admission in the first year during the year 2024 in Basic and Natural Science subjects in B.Sc./BS/B.Stat./B.Math/Integrated M.Sc./MS in any of the following subjects:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Statistics
- Geology
- Astrophysics
- Astronomy
- Electronics
- Botany
- Zoology
- Biochemistry
- Anthropology
- Microbiology
- Geophysics
- Geochemistry
- Atmospheric Sciences
- Oceanic Sciences
- Ecology
- Marine Biology
- Genetics
- Biophysics
- not be receiving benefits under any other scholarship or grant during the course of this scholarship
Note:-
- Students passing Class 10 or 12 board examinations from a school outside Haryana are also eligible. However, they must submit a Haryana domicile certificate.
- This criteria does not apply to students admitted to the following National Institutes:
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
- Indian Statistical Institute (ISI)
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)
- National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER)
- Department of Atomic Energy – Centre for Basic Sciences (DAE-CBS)
- Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Basic and Natural Science subjects
Benefits
The selected students will receive awards as follows:-
| Courses |
Per month (in ₹) |
| B.Sc./BS/ B.Stat./B.Math/Integrated M.Sc./MS degree (1st to 3rd year) |
4,000 |
| BS/B.Stat/B.Math/M.Sc./M.S./M.Math./M.Stat. degree (4th to 5th year) |
6,000 |
Additionally, a mentorship grant will also be provided as follows:
| Courses |
One-time Grant (in ₹ annually) |
| 3-year B.Sc. program |
12,000 |
| 4-year B.S. program |
17,000 |
| 5-year integrated M.Sc. program |
22,000 |
Note:- The scholarship will be disbursed twice in a year, with each payment covering six months duration.
Documents
- Domicile certificate
- Signature of the applicant
- Self-attested copy of Aadhaar card
- Photograph of the applicant
- Certificate/marksheet of Class 10 and 12
- Enrollment certificate from the Head/Principal/Director/Registrar of the College/University/Institute (as per Annexure-I)
- Declaration of not availing any other scholarship (as per Annexure – II)
- Rural area school certificate of Class 11 and 12, if claiming for 2% additional weightage (as per annexure-III & IV) duly signed by the school principal, from where Class 11 and 12 cleared, sarpanch of the village panchayat and concerned BDPO (if applicable)
For reimbursement of the mentorship grant following documents should be submitted to the Haryana State Council for Science Innovation & Technology (HSCSIT) after completion of the project work:-
- A letter issued by the professor/research supervisor/head of the institution where the scholar is enrolled for the project indicating the duration of the project i.e. date of commencement and date of completion
- A report outlining the objectives and results of his/her research work/project
- Brief details of the expenditure i.e. travel, accommodation, equipment, consumables, etc. duly countersigned by the head/principal/director/registrar of the concerned college/university/institute
- Details of the funds received from any other department/institute for the said research work/project
How can you apply?
Eligible applicants can apply for the scholarship by following the below-mentioned steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required details to 'Register'. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID.)
Step 3: Navigate to 'Student Registration' at the top of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 4: Enter the Parivar Pehchaan Patra (Family ID), a list of members will be displayed, select the name of the applicant, and click on the 'Generate OTP' button.
Step 5: Enter the OTP received on the registered Mobile No. and Click on the 'Verify OTP' button.
Step 6: After OTP Verification, all the details get auto-filled in the Registration Form, and cross-check the information.
Step 7: Select the Department and College, create a password and click on the 'Register' button.
Step 8: Click the login link at the portal and enter valid credentials to apply for the scholarship.
Step 9: Provide all necessary details like course, roll no., eligibility etc.
Step 10: Click on the 'Apply' button to save and submit the application.
Important Dates
Application Deadline:15th May 2025
Selection Criteria
The candidates will be selected based on the merit list considering the following criteria:
- First Priority: Students admitted to reputed National Institutes (IIT, ISI, IISER, NISER, DAE-CBS, IISc) in Basic and Natural Science course
- Remaining Scholarships: Merit-based selection using the average percentage score in the Class 12 board exam in English/Hindi and best of three out of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. (Note:- If the number of students in first priority category, exceeds the offered number of scholarships, then criteria used for remaining scholarship category selection will be applied)
- Additional Weightage:
- Students who studied Class 11 & 12 in a rural area school will be given an additional 2% weightage. Rural area schools will be regarded as those schools which are within the jurisdiction of the Gram Panchayat.
- The students who have passed their Class 11 & 12 from any elite* schools located in rural areas will not be given an additional weightage of 2%. ‘*Elite’ schools are defined to be schools, where tuition fees and other charges payable exceed ₹ 1,00,000.
- For comparing student ranks, their average test scores will be slightly boosted if they come from a less-privileged background (like a non-elite rural school). For instance, a student who scored 90% in their 12th board exams may have their grade increased to 92% to account for the challenges they faced.
- The students claiming the benefit of the rural areas must submit a passing school certificate of Class 11 and 12 from the rural area school duly signed by the Principal of the school, Sarpanch/Gram Sachiv of the village panchayat from where passed and concerned Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO).
Note:- Preference will be given to certain categories like female students, students from SC/ST/OBC communities, and students with disabilities, in case of a tie.
Important documents
Terms and Conditions
- Students should submit self-attested semester mark sheets through their institutions within one month of the announcement of results. Provisional or internet copies will not be considered.
- Scholarships are awarded based on semester examination performance. Students must maintain at least 60% marks in each semester for continuation. If the Semester Grade Point Average / Semester Performance Index (SGPA/SPI) is awarded, conversion is done per the university-approved formula. If unavailable, the percentage is derived by scaling down the SGPA/SPI by 10%. Institutes/universities awarding SGPA/SPI should provide their approved conversion formula.
- Candidates with compartment/re-appear in a semester won't receive further installments. Re-admission within the same academic year is acceptable, provided subjects align with the identified 22 subjects.
- To avail the mentorship grant, scholars must undertake project work under a Professor/Research Supervisor (Mentor) within or outside their parent institution, preferably in recognised universities, institutes, or research laboratories, either in India or abroad.
- Haryana State Council for Science Innovation & Technology (HSCSIT) reserves the right to adjust scholarship numbers or make changes. The decision of the Secretary, Executive Committee HSCSIT, is final in case of disputes.
Note:- For detailed information, kindly refer to the 'Scheme Guidelines.'
Important Links
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FAQ's
Question: What is the POSE Scholarship Scheme?
Answer: POSE stands for Promotion of Science Education (POSE) Scholarship Scheme.
Question: Who are eligible for this scheme?
Answer: The meritoisrious students in Haryana who wish to pursue higher education in basic and natural science subjects are eligible for this scheme.
Question: Can students receive other scholarships?
Answer: No, students selected for the POSE Scholarship cannot receive other scholarships simultaneously.
Question: How do students apply?
Answer: Applications are submitted online through the official portal of the Directorate of Science & Technology, Haryana.
Question: Are school students eligible for this scholarship?
Answer: The students who have passed Class 10 and 12 are eligible for this scheme.
