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This scheme offers financial help to deserving students from Below Poverty Line families pursuing technical education in  Read More... government engineering and polytechnic colleges across Chhattisgarh. Read less

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The Chhattisgarh government, through its Technical Education Department, has a special scholarship scheme designed to support students from economically weaker sections. Launched in 2007, the BPL (Below Poverty Line) Student Welfare Scholarship aims to ensure that financial constraints do not hinder students from pursuing technical education.

What Is This Scheme?

This is a financial assistance program for students studying in government engineering and polytechnic colleges in Chhattisgarh. It provides a scholarship amount to help cover educational expenses for students who belong to families living Below the Poverty Line.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

The scholarship is for students who are permanent residents of Chhattisgarh, are enrolled in regular courses in government engineering or polytechnic colleges, and whose families hold a BPL card issued by the state government. Importantly, these students should not be receiving any other government scholarship.

Why This Scheme Is Important

The scheme plays a crucial role in empowering students from disadvantaged backgrounds by providing them with the financial support needed to complete their technical education. This helps in bridging the gap and ensuring that talent and aspiration are not held back by economic status, contributing to a more skilled workforce.

Objective

This scheme offers financial help to deserving students from Below Poverty Line families pursuing technical education in government engineering and polytechnic colleges across Chhattisgarh.

Benefits

  • 1st Prize: ₹5,000/-, 2nd Prize: ₹3,000/-, 3rd Prize: ₹2,000/-, Five Consolation Prizes: ₹500/- each.
  • Each participant will receive ₹500/- (lump sum) towards travel expenses, along with one accompanist.
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    Eligibility Criteria

    1. You must be a permanent resident (domicile) of Chhattisgarh.
    2. You cannot be receiving any other government scholarship simultaneously.
    3. You must be enrolled as a regular student in a government engineering or polytechnic college in Chhattisgarh.
    4. You must belong to the 'General Category'.
    5. Your family must be identified as 'Below Poverty Line' (BPL).
    6. A BPL card, issued by the state government, must be held by your parent or guardian.
    7. Your name must be clearly listed on the BPL card.
    8. For B.E. First Semester: Your scholarship eligibility will be based on your performance in the Pre-Engineering Test (PET) conducted by the Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board.
    9. For Polytechnic First Semester: Eligibility will be determined by the total marks you obtained in the qualifying exam for admission.
    10. For Diploma Holders Joining B.E. via Lateral Entry: Your merit will be assessed based on the marks you achieved in your final diploma year.
    11. For Students in Higher Classes: Scholarship continuation is based on a merit list compiled from your previous passed semester exam results.
    12. Important Post-Selection Note: To keep receiving the scholarship, you need to maintain good academic progress and regular attendance.

    How To Apply

    Applications for this scheme are accepted every semester. Students are advised to check with their respective government engineering and polytechnic institutions for specific application procedures and submission deadlines.

    For any further details, you may contact the Technical Education Department, Government of Chhattisgarh.

    Documents Required

    • A photocopy of your BPL (Below Poverty Line) Card or Certificate, duly attested.
    • For scholarship renewal: An attested photocopy of your Previous Semester Mark Sheet.
    • If you are applying for the first time in higher classes or did not receive a scholarship previously: Attested photocopies of all your Previous Passed Mark Sheets.

    FAQ’s

    What are the monthly financial aid amounts for B.E. and Diploma students under this scholarship?

    Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) students will receive ₹1,000/- per month, while Diploma students are eligible for ₹500/- per month through this scholarship.

    If I'm studying in a private engineering college in Chhattisgarh, can I apply for this scholarship?

    No, this scholarship is exclusively for students studying in government engineering and polytechnic colleges located within Chhattisgarh.

    Under what circumstances can my scholarship be stopped?

    Your scholarship may be discontinued if you fail to pass a semester exam, are involved in misconduct, drop out of the course, or do not attend semester exams.

    What proof do I need to show that my family is Below Poverty Line?

    You must submit a BPL (Below Poverty Line) card issued by the Chhattisgarh state government, and your name must be included on it.

    Can I receive this scholarship along with aid from another scholarship program?

    No, you cannot receive benefits from any other scholarship program offered by the central or state government if you wish to be eligible for this assistance.

    How does my score in the Pre-Engineering Test affect my eligibility for the first semester of B.E. studies?

    For first-semester B.E. students, eligibility for the scholarship is determined by the marks or rank you achieved in the Pre-Engineering Test (PET) conducted by the Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board.

    What marks will be used to decide if I get the scholarship as a first-semester polytechnic student?

    Your eligibility will be based on the overall percentage of marks you scored in the qualifying examination that led to your admission into the polytechnic course.

    For diploma holders admitted to B.E. through lateral entry, how is eligibility assessed?

    Your merit for eligibility will be determined by the percentage of marks obtained in the final year of your diploma program.

    How is the scholarship decided for students who are already in higher semesters?

    For students in higher classes, the scholarship is awarded based on a merit list prepared from the marks you obtained in the previous semester examination that you passed.

    What is the maximum period an academic year for which this scholarship is awarded?

    The financial assistance is provided for a maximum of 10 months within an academic year.

    If my course finishes before 10 months, how will the scholarship amount be calculated?

    If your actual study period in an academic year is less than 10 months, the scholarship will be paid only for the actual number of months you studied.

    Is the scholarship given out monthly, or is it on a different schedule?

    The scholarship is provided for each semester, meaning it is disbursed on a semester basis.

    What do I need to do academically to continue getting the scholarship in the next semester?

    To ensure the continuation of your scholarship, you must pass the examination of the previous semester.

    If I fail a semester but pass it later, will I still be eligible for the scholarship?

    Yes, if you pass the semester in a later attempt and are admitted to the next semester, you will be considered for the scholarship.

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