Introduction The Department of Higher Education, Haryana administers the State Merit Scholarship for Undergraduate Girl Students. Initially Introduced in the 2005-06 financial year, the scheme aims to motivate meritorious female students to continue their studies through general undergraduate degree courses at government colleges. Under the scheme, eligible students receive ₹3,000 per year for up to three years. Fresh awards are available to 10 girl students per government college each year, while renewal depends on meeting the prescribed academic requirements. There is no family income ceiling, as selection is primarily based on merit. Girls who have passed Class 12 with at least 60% marks and enrolled in a general degree course at a government college can apply through the Har-Chhatravratti Scholarship Portal. Applications are verified by the concerned college, which recommends eligible candidates for selection. The scholarship is disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), subject to approval and compliance with scheme conditions. Benefits Annual scholarship: ₹3,000 per selected student. Fresh awards: Up to 10 girl students can be selected from each government college annually. Scholarship duration: Support for up to three years of a general degree course. Renewal: Continuation is subject to securing at least 55% marks in the qualifying examination. Medical exception: Renewal may be considered if a student misses the annual examination due to illness and submits an acceptable medical certificate. No income ceiling: Family income is not a selection criterion under the scheme. Payment method: The approved amount is transferred directly to the student's bank account through DBT. Permitted assistance: Grants from the state government or other sources for books, equipment, boarding or lodging may be accepted as specified in the scheme rules. Eligibility The applicant must be a female student. She must have passed Class 12 with at least 60% marks. She must be enrolled in a general undergraduate degree course at a government college in Haryana. For scholarship renewal, she must obtain at least 55% marks in the qualifying examination, subject to the scheme's rules. She must maintain satisfactory academic progress and good conduct. There is no prescribed family income limit. Not eligible: Students enrolled in correspondence courses, open universities or non-government colleges cannot apply. Students receiving another scholarship or stipend simultaneously are also ineligible under the stated conditions. Applicants should check the latest official guidelines for the complete rules and any applicable exceptions. Documents Aadhaar Card. Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) Family ID. Recent photograph and applicant's signature. Haryana domicile certificate. Class 10 and Class 12 certificates or marksheets. Income certificate, if required by the application portal. Caste certificate, if applicable. College fee receipt. Certificate or marksheet of the last examination passed, except where not required for first-year students. BPL certificate, if applicable. Father's death certificate, if applicable. Medical certificate for renewal cases where illness prevented the student from appearing in the annual examination. Bank account details required for DBT payment. Document requirements may vary according to the applicant's circumstances and the portal's instructions. Keep clear, valid copies ready before applying. Process to Apply Visit the official Har-Chhatravratti Scholarship Portal. Open the student registration page. Previously registered users should log in using their existing credentials. Enter your Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) Family ID and select your name from the family details. Verify your identity using the OTP sent to your registered mobile number. Review the details retrieved from PPP, select the relevant department and college, and complete registration. Log in through the student login page. Select the Haryana State Merit Scholarship to Undergraduate Girl Students from the available schemes. Fill in the required personal, academic, college and bank details. Upload the necessary documents and carefully check the information entered. Submit the application and retain the acknowledgement or application details for future reference. Track the application status and respond to any college verification requirements. The college scrutinises eligible applications, prepares the merit list and forwards recommended cases to the department. Mobile application: Students can also use the official Har-Chhatravratti mobile app to register or log in, select the scheme, upload documents and track the application. Application deadline: The supplied source states that applications for the 2026–27 academic session are open until 31 December 2026. Check the official portal for the latest deadline and submission instructions before applying. Selection and payment: The college recommends eligible students based on merit. If applicants have equal marks, the percentage is calculated up to three decimal places; if the tie remains, the younger student receives preference. The scholarship is released through DBT after approval. Students should ensure that their bank account is active and Aadhaar-seeded to prevent payment delays. Important Links and Contact Official portal: Har-Chhatravratti Scholarship Portal Student registration: Register Here Student login: Login Here Mobile app: Download Har-Chhatravratti Scheme guidelines: Read the Scholarship Guidelines Nodal department: Department of Higher Education, Haryana Helpline: 0172-2567422 Email: cru-sec.he@hry.gov.in FAQs Q1. What is the Haryana State Merit Scholarship to Undergraduate Girl Students?It is a Haryana Government scholarship that rewards meritorious girls pursuing general undergraduate courses at government colleges. Q2. How much financial assistance is provided?Selected students receive ₹3,000 per year under the scheme. Q3. Who can apply for this scholarship?Girls who have passed Class 12 with at least 60% marks and are enrolled in a general degree course at a government college in Haryana may apply, subject to the scheme rules. Q4. Is there any family income limit?No family income ceiling is specified for this merit-based scholarship. Q5. How many students can receive fresh awards?According to the supplied guidelines, each government college can select up to 10 girl students for fresh awards annually. Q6. For how long is the scholarship available?The scholarship can continue for up to three years, subject to the applicable renewal conditions. Q7. What marks are required for renewal?Students generally need at least 55% marks in the qualifying examination to renew the scholarship. Q8. Can students of private colleges or open universities apply?No. The supplied conditions exclude students of non-government colleges, correspondence courses and open universities. Q9. How can students submit an application?Eligible applicants can register or log in to the Har-Chhatravratti Portal, select the scholarship, complete the form, upload the required documents and submit it for college verification. Q10. When is the last date to apply for 2026–27?The provided source lists 31 December 2026 as the deadline. Applicants should confirm the latest notice on the official portal before submitting their forms.