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Excelling in your CBSE exams can now bring you more than just applause. The Haryana State Meritorious Incentive Scheme is here to support top-performing students from Haryana with financial aid for their education.
What Is This Scheme?
The Haryana State Meritorious Incentive Scheme, run by the Department of Higher Education, is designed to reward students who achieve the highest ranks in the CBSE Class 10th and 12th board exams within Haryana. It provides financial support to cover educational expenses, ensuring that academic brilliance doesn't face financial hurdles.
Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?
This scheme is specifically for students who are residents of Haryana and have achieved top positions in the CBSE Class 10th or 12th annual examinations at the state level. They must be pursuing their education regularly in Haryana and have passed from a Haryana-based school.
Why This Scheme Is Important
The main goal is to encourage students to aim for academic excellence and to help them continue their higher education without worrying about the costs. By rewarding merit, the scheme aims to inspire other students and ensure that talented individuals can achieve their educational goals up to graduation.
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Eligibility Criteria
- You must be a permanent resident (domicile) of Haryana.
- You should have secured the first position (top rank) as a boy or a girl in the CBSE Class 10th or 12th annual exams at the state level.
- You must be enrolled as a regular student pursuing further education.
- Your Class 10th or 12th exams must have been passed from a school located in Haryana.
- For Class 10th: You need to have achieved 92% or above in English, Science & Technology, Mathematics, Social Science, and your best-scoring subject among the remaining ones.
- For Class 12th: You need to have achieved 90% or above in English and your four best subjects, whether you are in the Science (Medical & Non-Medical), Commerce, or Humanities stream.
How To Apply
- After receiving your CBSE results and meeting the eligibility criteria, you need to apply through the Head of your educational institution.
- Submit all the required documents along with your application.
- The Head of your Institution will forward your application for further processing.
- The incentive will be disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to your bank account.
Documents Required
- Your Haryana Domicile Certificate.
- Marksheet of your CBSE Class 10th/12th annual examination.
- Proof of your admission for higher education (e.g., 10+2 or graduation level).
- Fee receipt from your current educational institution.
- Your bank account details for receiving the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
- An affidavit confirming that you are not receiving any other scholarship or stipend.
- A recommendation letter from the Head of your Institution.
FAQ’s
What is the Haryana State Meritorious Incentive Scheme all about?
This scheme is designed by the Haryana government to financially support students who achieve the top rank in the CBSE Class 10th and 12th board exams in the state. It covers tuition fees up to graduation.
How much financial help can a Class 10 topper get?
For students who topped Class 10th in Haryana, the scheme offers up to ₹25,000 per year for their 10+2 education. Upon entering graduation, this increases to ₹1,00,000 per year.
Is there any financial aid for Class 12 toppers?
Yes, students who achieve the top position in Class 12th board exams in Haryana will receive up to ₹1,00,000 per year until they complete their graduation.
What are the academic score requirements for eligibility?
For Class 10th, you need 92% or above in English, Science & Technology, Mathematics, Social Science, and your best one other subject. For Class 12th, you need 90% or above in English and your four best subjects across Science, Commerce, or Humanities.
Can I get this scholarship if I am already receiving another one?
No, you cannot receive this incentive if you are already getting any other scholarship or stipend from the state government or any other source. You will need to provide an affidavit stating this.
How do I submit my application for this scheme?
You need to apply through the Head of your school or college. They will guide you through the process and help you submit the necessary documents.
What happens if I fail a subject during my graduation?
If you fail a class or have a compartment in any subject, you will no longer be eligible for the incentive from that point onwards.
When will I receive the incentive amount?
The incentive is disbursed annually. Since 2021-22, the amount is directly transferred to your bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Does the scheme cover postgraduate studies?
No, this incentive scheme is specifically for students pursuing their education up to the graduation level.
What specific documents do I need to prepare?
You'll need your Haryana Domicile Certificate, CBSE mark sheet, proof of admission, fee receipt, bank account details, an affidavit about not receiving other scholarships, and a recommendation letter from your institution.
Does the school I studied in need to be in Haryana?
Yes, to be eligible, you must have passed your Class 10th or 12th exams from a school located within Haryana.
Is there a specific portal to check the application status?
You can usually check your application status by contacting your educational institution or by visiting the official website of the Department of Higher Education, Haryana.
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