The Himachal Pradesh Government has started various scholarship schemes which are available at their official portal. You can read the information regarding the HP ePass Scholarship for the year 2024 in the article given below. We will share with all of you the details regarding the eligibility criteria, educational criteria, scholarship list, and the step-by-step application procedure through which you can apply for the various scholarships available at the HP epass Portal under the HP ePass Scholarship.
What Is HP ePass Scholarship 2024?
The Himachal Pradesh Government is forever providing a lot of different scholarship opportunities to the people who are finding it hard to continue their education due to the lack of financial help from their families. There are different types of scholarships available at the official website of epass which is the official portal of the Himachal Pradesh Government currently.
Details Of HP ePass Scholarship
| Name | HP ePass Scholarship 2024 |
| Launched by | Himachal Pradesh Education Department |
| Objective | Pre-Matric, Post Matric and Technical Education (UG/ PG) Scholarships |
| Beneficiaries | Students |
| Official Website | HP ePassin |
Key Date
- The last date to apply for all Central Sponsored Scheme, State-Sponsored Scheme of HP Scholarship listed on the National Scholarship Portal will be updated soon
- Last date for institute verification- will be updated soon
- Lat ate for defective verification- will be updated soon.
List Of Scholarships
The following scholarships are available by Himachal Pradesh:-
- Central Sponsored Scheme,
- State-Sponsored Scheme and
- Technical Education Schemes.
Application Period
Central Sponsored Scheme-14 Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Application Duration |
| National Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education (NSIGSE) (CSS) | October to December |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC/ST Students (9thand10th) CSS | July to October |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (1st to 10th) CSS | July to October |
| Post-Matric Scholarship to SC/ST Students (CSS) | July to October |
| Post-Matric Scholarship to OBC Students (CSS) | July to October |
| Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Classes (EBC) | October to December |
| Upgradation of Merit of SC/ST Students (CSS) (Only for GSSS Bharmour, Chamba) | October to December |
| Merit Cum Means Scholarship Scheme for Students belonging to Minority Community (CSS) | October to December |
| Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme to Students belonging to Minority Community | July to October |
| Maulana Azad National Scholarship Scheme for Meritorious girl students belonging to Minorities | July to October |
| National Means Cum Merit Scholarships | October to December |
| Scholarship to Disabled Students | July to October |
| Dr. Ambedkar Pre-Matric Scholarship for DNTs (CSS) | July to October |
| Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for DNTs (CSS) | July to October |
State-Sponsored Scheme-12 Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Application Duration |
| Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chattervriti Yojana for SC Students | July – September |
| Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chattervriti Yojana for OBC Students | July – September |
| Swami Vivekanand Utkrisht Yojana | July – September |
| Thakur Sen Negi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana | July – September |
| Kalpana Chawala Chattervriti Yojana | July – September |
| Mukhiya Mantri Protsahan Yojana (One-time Incentive) | July – September |
| Maharshi Balmiki Chattervriti Yojana | July – September |
| IRDP Scholarship Scheme | July – September |
| Sainik School Sujanpur Tihara Scholarship | July – September |
| Rashtriya Indian Military College Scholarship (Only for RIMC Dehradun) | July – September |
| NDA Scholarship Scheme (Only for NDA Khadakwasla) | July – September |
| Financial Assistance to the Children of the Armed Forces personnel killed/ disabled during the different war/ operations | July – September |
| Mukhya Mantri Gyandeep Yojana | July – September |
| Indira Gandhi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana for Post plus two Students | July – September |
| Lahaul Spiti Pattern | July – September |
| Girls Attendance Scholarship | July – September |
Technical Education Scheme-3 Scholarships
| Scholarships for PG/Degree and Engineering Level Courses | NA |
| Scholarships for Diploma Courses | NA |
| Scholarships for ITI Students | NA |
Eligibility Criteria And Rewards
The applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria to get the following rewards in this scholarship:-
National Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education (NSIGSE) (CSS)
- Only for girl candidates.
- A student who wants to take admission in 9th standard
- The student should not have completed 16 years of age, as on 31st March of the year.
- All girls who have passed the Middle Standard Examination from Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya irrespective of caste/religion are eligible for this scholarship.
- The amount of incentive under this scheme is Rs 3,000/- and will be given in the shape of a Time Deposit.
Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC/ST Students (9th and 10th) CSS
- Students of class 9th and 10th are eligible.
- Only for SC/ST candidates
- Parents’ or guardians’ annual income should not exceed 2.5 lacs.
- the scholarship will be awarded for 10 months in an academic year
Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (1st to 10th) CSS
- This scholarship is available for students from 1st to 10th classes.
- Only for OBC students.
- Candidates whose parents Annual Income does not exceed 2.5 lacs.
- The scholarship will be awarded for 10 months in an academic year.
Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students (CSS)
- This scholarship is available for students who want to pursue higher studies after their matriculation.
- Only for SC/ST candidates
- Family annual income should not be more than 2.5 lacs.
Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (CSS)
- This scholarship is available for students who want to pursue higher studies after their matriculation.
- Only for OBC candidates
- Family annual income should not be more than 1.5 lacs.
Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Classes (CSS)
- Available for General Candidates
- Family income should not be more than 1 lac.
Upgradation of Merit of SC/ST Students (CSS) (Only for GSSS Bharmour, Chamba)
- Under this Scheme, a Scholarship is awarded to Seven students (SC-6 and ST-1) of the State, admitted in Class 9th at the GSSS Bharmour, Chamba, on the basis of merit list of middle standard exams. The Scheme is tenable from Class 9th to 10+2.
Merit Cum Means Scholarship Scheme for Students belonging to Minority Community (CSS)
- This Scholarship is given to pursue Degree / Postgraduate level Technical Professional Courses from Recognized Institutions
- Students belonging to the Minority Groups(Muslim – 37, Sikh – 22, Christian – 2, Buddhist – 24, Total = 85 Students)
- Students should have not less than 50% marks
- The annual income of the parent or guardian of the beneficiary should not exceed Rs 2.50 Lacs.
Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme to Students belonging to Minority Community
- Students belonging to the Minority Groups (Muslim – 309, Sikh – 187, Christian – 20, Buddhist – 196,Jain – 4,Parsi – 2, Total = 718 Students).
- The annual income of the parent or guardian of the beneficiary should not exceed Rs 2.00 Lacs.
- The student should not have less than 50% marks in the previous final examination.
Maulana Azad National Scholarship Scheme for Meritorious girl students belonging to Minorities
- Girl students belonging to the Minority Groups (Muslim – 309, Sikh – 187, Christian – 20, Buddhist – 196, Jain – 4, Parsi – 2, Total = 718 Students).
- The annual income of the parent or guardian of the beneficiary should not exceed Rs 2.00 Lacs.
- Students should not have less than 50% marks in the previous final examination.
Scholarship to Disabled students
- Trust Fund
- National Fund
National Means Cum Merit Scholarships
- Students who want to pursue further studies from class 9th to class 10th.
- Students whose parental income from all sources is not more than Rs 150000/- are eligible.
- Scholarship of Rs 6,000/- p.a. ( Rs 500/- p.m. ) per student is awarded to the selected students every year, for study in classes from IX to XII in Government, Government – Aided and local body schools. The Scholarship will be renewed for classes X – XII after the student passes the previous class, subject to good conduct and regularity in attendance.
Dr. Ambedkar Pre-Matric Scholarship for DNTs (CSS)
- Applicable for those Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, (DNTs) whose family income is less than Rs. 2.0 lacs per annum will be eligible.
- For DNTs who are not covered under the SC/ST/OBC category.
Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for DNTs (CSS)
- Applicable for those Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, (DNTs) whose family income is less than Rs. 2.0 lacs per annum will be eligible.
- For DNTs who are not covered under the SC/ST/OBC category.
Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chattervriti Yojana for SC Students
- The Scholarship is given to the top 1250 meritorious students of the Scheduled Caste category.
- The scholarship is given Rs 12,000/- p.a.
Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chattervriti Yojana for OBC Students
- The Scholarship is given to the top 1000 meritorious students of OBC.
- The scholarship is given Rs 10,000/- p.a.
Swami Vivekanand Utkrisht Yojana
- The Scholarship is given to the top 2000 meritorious students of the General category.
- The scholarship amount given is Rs 10,000/- p.a.
Thakur Sen Negi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana
- The Scholarship is given to the top 100 Girls and top 100 Boys students belonging to the Tribal Community of HP.
- The scholarship is given Rs 11,000/- p.a.
Indira Gandhi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana for Post plus two Students
- Awarded to the Ten Male Toppers each from the merit list of 10+2 Arts, Science and Commerce, supplied by the H.P. Board of School Education Dharamshala, and to the Ten Toppers (both Male and Female) from the merit lists of B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com., supplied by the HPU, Shimla, provided they join any academic/professional stream.
- The rate of the scholarship would be Rs 10,000/- p.a. per student.
Kalpana Chawala Chattervriti Yojana
- Top 2000 meritorious girl students of 10+2 of all study groups i.e. Science, Arts and Commerce streams.
- Scholarship of Rs 15000/- per student p.a.
Mukhiya Mantri Protsahan Yojana (One-time Incentive)
- All Himachali students, who are selected and take admission for a degree course in any Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) or All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMSs) or for a Post Graduate Diploma Course in any Indian Institute of Management (IIMs). Indian School of Mines (ISM) Dhanbad at Jharkhand and Indian Institute of Science (IISc) at Bangalore.
- A one-time incentive/award of Rs 75000/- will be given.
Maharshi Balmiki Chattervriti Yojana
- BonafideHimachali Girl Students belonging to Balmiki Families, engaged in unclean occupation, beyond Matric to College Level, for studies from any Govt. or Private Recognized School/college situated within Himachal Pradesh.
- Scholarship of Rs 9,000/- p.a. is given.
IRDP Scholarship Scheme
- Students belonging to IRDP families and studying in the 9th to University level are eligible for this scholarship provided they are pursuing their study in Govt. / Govt. Aided Institutions in H.P.
Sainik School Sujanpur Tihara Scholarship
- The students who are studying in Sainik School SujanpurTihra and are Bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh from class VI to XII.
Rashtriya Indian Military College Scholarship (Only for RIMC Dehradun)
- This award is made to the Ten Students who are Bonafide residents of H.P. and are studying from VIII to XII in Rashtriya Indian Military College, Dehradun. Two students from each class are eligible for the scholarship.
- The amount of the scholarship is Rs 20,000/- p.a.
NDA Scholarship Scheme (Only for NDA Khadakwasla)
- Cadets of Himachal Pradesh, who are getting training at National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla, Pune.
- Financial Assistance to the Children of the Armed Forces personnel killed/ disabled during the different war/ operations
- Children of Armed Forces Personnel killed / disabled in the different wars /operations are eligible
- In case of disability is below 50%, the children will get half scholarship.
Mukhya Mantri Gyandeep Yojana
- All Those Students who are Bonafide of the HP State pursuing Professional/Technical courses and Higher Education courses from recognized Institutions in India.
- Under this Scheme, the Interest subsidy is admissible from any Bank on an Education loan availed up to the maximum of Rs. 10 (Ten lakh only) Interest subsidy to the extent of 4% p.a. on an Education loan will be allowed.
Scholarships for PG/Degree and Engg Level and Diploma Courses
- The Scholarship shall be awarded strictly according to merit to be determined with reference to (i) the Income of parents or guardian and (ii) Marks obtained in the Examination / Class by virtue of which a candidate is eligible for admission provided the students have secured at least 60% of marks in the said exam. This condition will however not be applicable to SC and ST Students.
- The Scholarship shall be awarded only if the total income of the sources of parents or guardians is not more than Rs 36000/- p.a. For PG/Degree and Engg Level and Diploma Courses.
- Scholarships @ Rs.250/- p.m. shall be awarded to the ITI students belonging to the SC, ST, and OBC Categories and For General Category the value of the Scholarship is @ Rs.100/- p.m.
Documents Required
The following documents are required in this scholarship:-
- A Passport Size Photo
- Birth Certificate
- Aadhar Card Number
- Mark Sheet of the last Qualifying Examinations
- Statement of Student’s Bank Account
- A Valid Caste Certificate, Tribal Certificate (if applicable)
- Income Certificate
- College/ School Fee Receipts
Application Procedure Under HP ePass Scholarship through HP ePass
To apply for the scholarship you will have to follow the simple procedure given below:-
- First, go to the HP ePass website Of The HP ePass Scholarship.
- Click on the option called Student Login present at the menu bar.
- A popup will be displayed on your screen.
- Click on the option called New Student Registration.
- The registration form will be displayed on your screen.
- Enter all of the details.
- Click on Register.
- Now log in using your Aadhar number and login ID and password.
- You will have to submit the application form for the scholarship.
- Fill up the details.
- Upload all of the details regarding your personal information.
- And all of the details regarding your institution.
- Upload all of the documents.
- Finally submit the application form.
- You also have to take a printout of the application form.
- Submit the application form with all of the documents to your respective institution.
HP ePass Scholarship through National Scholarship Portal
- First, go to the official website Of the NSP.
- The homepage of the website will open.
- Now click on the New Registration option if you have not already regsitered.
- Or click on the Login option of the respective year and login with the details.
- Now select the state and the name of the scholarship to apply for.
- The application form will open on the screen.
- Enter all the details in the applciation form.
- Now click on the submit option.
- Your application form will be sibmitted successfully.
HP ePass Login
- Go to the Official Website of the scholarship program
- The homepage of the website will open.
- Enter your details in the login application form present on the homepage.
- Now click on the login option.
Track Application Status
To check the application status even have to follow the simple procedure given below:-
- First, go to the official website Of The HP ePass Scholarship.
- Click on the option called Student Login present at the menu bar.
- A popup will be displayed on your screen.
- Click on Check Status
- A new web page will be displayed on your screen.
- Enter your user ID and password.
- Click on Submit.
Check Beneficiary List
- Go to the Official Website of the scholarship program
- The homepage of the website will open.
- Select the Beneficiary List option.
- A list of various scholarships will open.
- Select the scholarship for which you want to check the list.
- Now a list of selected students will open.
- Check your name on the list and download it.
Bank Details Correction
All the applicants must check the application form before final submission. If anyone still has any mistake in the details the applicant can correct his/ her bank details if they have done any mistake earlier in the details. They just have to go to the official website and click on the Bank details correction option. Fill in all the details in the application form and submit it online only.
Student Login
- Open the Official Website of the scholarship.
- The homepage of the website will open.
- Click on the Student Login option.
- A new login form will open on the screen.
- Click Yes or No if Regustered with Aadhar.
- ENter the Login ID and Password.
- Now click on the Login option.
Check Status
- Open the Official Website of the scholarship.
- The homepage of the website will open.
- Click on the Student Login option.
- A new login form will open on the screen.
- Now click on the Check Status option.
- A new login form will open.
- Enter the username and password.
- Now the status will open on the screen.
Contact Number
- Phone No: 01907-266120, 267671, 266716,
- Fax: 01907-266120,
- Email: dtevithp@hotmail.com, techedu-hp@nic.in.