Indira Gandhi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana
✓ Information verified — April 2026Indira Gandhi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana is a merit-based scholarship scheme run by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Himachal Pradesh. It rewards the top-performing students from Class 12 and undergraduate level in Himachal Pradesh. The scheme aims to encourage academic excellence and support talented students in pursuing higher education.
What You Get
- Annual scholarship of ₹18,000 per year
- Awarded to top 10 merit-rankers in Class 12 (Arts stream)
- Awarded to top 10 merit-rankers in Class 12 (Science stream)
- Awarded to top 10 merit-rankers in Class 12 (Commerce stream)
- Awarded to top 10 merit-rankers in B.A. degree
- Awarded to top 10 merit-rankers in B.Sc. degree
- Awarded to top 10 merit-rankers in B.Com. degree
Who Can Apply
- Age: 17–59 years
- Residence: Himachal Pradesh residents only
- Student must have appeared in Class 12 board examination
- Student must be among top 10 rankers in their stream (Arts, Science, or Commerce)
- Student must be a resident of Himachal Pradesh
- For undergraduate scholars: must be enrolled in B.A., B.Sc., or B.Com. programs
- Must be among top 10 merit-rankers in respective undergraduate degree
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Class 12 Mark Sheet
- 3. Admission Certificate
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Himachal Pradesh Residence Certificate
- 6. Merit List Certificate
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Himachal Pradesh
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 17–59 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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