Scholarship Portals (Chandigarh)

A guide to government scholarships for students in Chandigarh.

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Overview of Scholarships

The Chandigarh Administration provides various scholarship schemes to financially assist students from different sections of society, including Scheduled Castes (SC), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and economically weaker sections (EWS). The applications for these scholarships are handled through centralized government portals.

Key Scholarship Schemes

Here are some of the major scholarships available for students in Chandigarh:

  • Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students: This scholarship provides financial assistance to SC students pursuing studies from Class 11 to PhD level.
  • Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students: Similar to the SC scholarship, this scheme supports OBC students in post-secondary education.
  • Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC/OBC Students: Aimed at students from Class 9 to 10 to help with their school education.
  • Pradhan Mantri Education Scheme (PMS) for EWS: A central government scheme providing scholarships to economically backward students.

How to Apply for a Scholarship

Most government scholarships for Chandigarh students are applied for through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). The process is fully online.

Step 1: Get Your Documents Ready

You will need the following documents in digital format before you start the application process:

  • Aadhaar Card of the student.
  • Caste Certificate (for SC/OBC scholarships).
  • Income Certificate of the family.
  • Domicile Certificate of Chandigarh.
  • Mark sheet of the previous academic year.
  • Bank passbook copy.

Step 2: Register on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP)

Go to the official National Scholarship Portal. If you are a new user, click on "New Registration" and fill in all the details. Note down the application ID and password.

Step 3: Fill and Submit the Application Form

Log in to the portal and select the appropriate scholarship scheme. Fill out the application form with all the required personal, academic, and bank details. Upload the necessary documents and submit the form.

Step 4: Await Verification

The application will be verified by your educational institution and then by the concerned government department. You can track the status of your application on the NSP portal using your application ID.

Official Portals & Links

Use the following links to access the official online services for scholarships in Chandigarh.

Go to the National Scholarship Portal:

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