Indira Gandhi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana
✓ Information verified — June 2026A merit-based scholarship scheme of ₹18,000 per annum by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Himachal Pradesh will be awarded to 10 toppers each from Class 12 (Arts, Science, and Commerce) and from the merit list of B.A., B.Sc. and B.Com
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
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/igucyRelated Schemes
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