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About the scholarship
The Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chatravriti Yojana, Government of Himachal Pradesh, rewards the most meritorious SC and OBC students of the state's matric examination. The top 1,250 SC students and top 1,000 OBC students in the HPBOSE Dharamshala matric merit list receive the scholarship for two successive years.
Eligibility
- Domicile (bonafide resident) of Himachal Pradesh.
- Belong to the SC or OBC category as declared by the HP Government.
- Passed Class 10 (HPBOSE matric examination).
- Figure in the top 1,250 (SC) or top 1,000 (OBC) of the HPBOSE merit list.
- Taken admission in Class 11 or any professional/technical course after Class 10, at a recognised institution within or outside the state.
Benefits
- SC students: Rs 12,000 per year.
- OBC students: Rs 10,000 per year.
- For two successive years; renewal subject to satisfactory performance in the first year / Class 11.
Documents required
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport-size photograph
- Caste certificate (SC/OBC)
- Class 10 marksheet and certificate
- Bank account details
- Income certificate, domicile proof, mobile number & email ID (as asked on the form)
How to apply
- Go to the National Scholarship Portalscholarships.gov.in
- New registration / loginUnder the applicant corner.
- Select the schemeDr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chatravriti Yojana (Himachal Pradesh).
- Upload documents and submitBefore 31 October 2026. No application fee.
FAQs
No — selection is strictly from the HPBOSE matric merit list (top 1,250 SC / top 1,000 OBC).
Yes — admission in a recognised institution within or outside the state is allowed.
Two successive years, with renewal linked to first-year performance.
No.
Verified 16 Oct 2026 via Buddy4Study 2026-27 listing (31 Oct 2026 deadline; Rs 12,000 SC / Rs 10,000 OBC; top 1,250 SC + 1,000 OBC merit lists) and Notopedia/govtschemes (eligibility, documents). One Notopedia page mentioned 31 May 2026 — appears to be a previous cycle; the 2026–27 deadline is 31 Oct 2026.
