Swami Vivekananda Utkrisht Chhatravriti Yojana 2025 – Himachal Pradesh

The Swami Vivekananda Utkrisht Chhatravriti Yojana is a scholarship initiative by the Department of Education, Government of Himachal Pradesh, aimed at recognizing and supporting meritorious students from the general category. The scheme provides financial assistance to students who have excelled in their Class 10 examinations, enabling them to pursue higher secondary or professional education without financial constraints. It reflects the government’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and empowering youth to achieve their educational and professional goals.

Key Dates

• Scheme Open From: 17 June 2025
• Last Date for Student Application: 31 October 2025
• Defective Application Verification: 25 November 2025
• Institute Verification: 25 November 2025
• DNO/SNO/MNO Verification: 29 November 2025

Objectives of the Scheme

1. Promote merit-based education among students of Himachal Pradesh.
2. Encourage students to continue higher education after matriculation.
3. Reduce financial barriers for meritorious students.
4. Empower students to achieve personal and professional success.
5. Inspire youth with the ideals of Swami Vivekananda — diligence, knowledge, and service.

Key Features of the Scheme

• Targets general category students who are residents of Himachal Pradesh.
• Awards scholarships to the top 2,000 meritorious students based on Class 10 results.
• Financial support of ₹18,000 per year for two consecutive years.
• Applicable to students enrolled in Class 11 or professional/technical courses in recognized institutions.
• Transparent online application and multi-tier verification process ensures fairness.
• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) ensures timely disbursement to student bank accounts.

Scholarship Amount

• ₹18,000 per year for two successive years after matriculation.
• Intended to cover tuition fees, books, stationery, and other educational expenses.
• Funds are transferred directly to the student’s bank account via DBT for transparency.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Must be a resident of Himachal Pradesh.
2. Must belong to the General Category.
3. Must have passed Class 10 from a recognized board.
4. Must rank among the top 2,000 students in the merit list.
5. Must be enrolled in Class 11 or a recognized professional/technical course.
6. Must be a regular student at a recognized institution.

Reservation Policy

• The scheme is exclusively for general category students.
• No additional reservations apply under this specific scheme.
• Other state-level scholarships exist for SC, ST, OBC, and economically weaker students.

Distribution of Scholarships

• Annually, 2,000 scholarships are awarded to top-performing students.
• Selection is strictly merit-based according to Class 10 results.
• Scholarship is provided for two consecutive academic years post matriculation.
• Funds are transferred via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to ensure authenticity and timeliness.

Application Process (Step by Step)

Step 1: New Registration

• Visit the official scholarship portal and click “New Registration”.
• Read the guidelines and terms carefully.
• Accept the terms and click “Continue”.

Step 2: Fill Registration Form

• Complete all mandatory fields marked with an asterisk (*).
• Submit accurate personal and academic details.
• On submission, note down the Application ID and password sent via SMS.

Step 3: Login and Password Reset

• Log in using Application ID and password, enter Captcha.
• Enter OTP received on registered mobile number.
• Reset password and submit to access the Applicant Dashboard.

Step 4: Fill the Application Form

• Click “Application Form” on the dashboard.
• Enter all required personal, academic, and bank details.
• Upload necessary documents including photograph, Aadhaar, bonafide certificate, previous marksheets, bank statement, and general category certificate.
• Click “Save as Draft” to complete later or “Final Submit” to complete the application.

Important Notes:

• Ensure all details are accurate; once submitted, no changes can be made.
• Multiple applications will lead to disqualification.
• Keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Documents Required

1. Passport size photograph.
2. Aadhaar card (UID/EID).
3. Himachal Pradesh bonafide certificate.
4. Previous year(s) result cards from matriculation onwards.
5. Latest bank statement of the student’s account.
6. General category certificate issued by an officer not below Tehsildar.