Introduction The State Meritorious Incentives Scheme is administered by the Department of Higher Education, Haryana, to encourage students to achieve academic excellence and continue their education. It operates through two categories: one for top-ranking students in government colleges and another for Haryana domicile students who secure state-level top positions in CBSE examinations. Under the government college category, students who secure first, second or third position in eligible undergraduate and postgraduate streams can receive annual incentives of ₹5,000, ₹3,000 and ₹2,000, respectively. The CBSE category reimburses eligible school or college fees up to the prescribed limits, depending on the examination level and the student's subsequent studies. Neither category has a family income ceiling, but their eligibility and scholarship conditions differ. Eligible applicants can submit their forms online through the Har-Chhatravratti portal or its official mobile application. Students must select the correct scheme category, provide the required academic and identity documents, and complete the application process. The department reviews applications and releases approved assistance through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), subject to the applicable rules. Benefits The scheme provides different financial incentives depending on whether the applicant qualifies through a government college merit position or a CBSE state-level top rank. Government College Students First position: ₹5,000 per year. Second position: ₹3,000 per year. Third position: ₹2,000 per year. Eligible streams: Arts, Commerce, Science (Medical and Non-Medical) and Education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Separate merit lists: Prepared for general-category boys, general-category girls and Scheduled Caste (SC) students. Other scholarships: Students may receive another scholarship or stipend alongside this incentive, according to the supplied scheme details. Payment: Approved incentives are transferred through DBT. CBSE State Toppers Class 10 toppers continuing in Classes 11–12: Actual annual school fees, up to ₹25,000 per year. Class 10 toppers pursuing graduation: Actual annual college fees, up to ₹1 lakh per year, until graduation is completed. Class 12 toppers pursuing graduation: Actual annual college fees, up to ₹1 lakh per year, until completion of the degree. Awards: One boy and one girl at each applicable level; students sharing the same top marks may also qualify under the stated rules. Payment: Approved assistance is released annually through DBT. Eligibility Government College Category The applicant must study at a government college in Haryana. The student must be enrolled in an eligible general undergraduate or postgraduate course in Arts, Commerce, Science (Medical or Non-Medical) or Education. The applicant must secure first, second or third position in the relevant annual university examination. Selection is based on separate merit lists for general-category boys, general-category girls and SC students. SC students qualifying under the general merit list may also be considered for an additional SC-category award on merit, as specified in the scheme rules. No family income limit is prescribed. Students from private colleges, correspondence courses and open universities are not eligible. CBSE Topper Category The applicant must be a Haryana domicile holder. The student must have passed the relevant CBSE examination from a school located in Haryana. The applicant must secure the state-level top position in Class 10 or Class 12, subject to the scheme's merit criteria. Eligible students must continue their studies as regular students. Class 10 toppers must meet the stated threshold of at least 92% in English, Science and Technology, Mathematics, Social Science and the best of the remaining subjects. Class 12 toppers must meet the stated threshold of at least 90% in English and the best four remaining subjects from Science, Commerce or Humanities. Vocational-course students are not eligible under the stated criteria. Students who fail or receive a compartment are not considered for the award in the future, as stated in the supplied guidelines. No family income limit is specified. Recipients cannot simultaneously receive another scholarship or stipend from the state government or another source. Documents Government College Category Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) Family ID. Aadhaar Card. Recent photograph and applicant's signature. Haryana domicile certificate, where required. Class 10 and Class 12 certificates or marksheets. Marksheets or certificate of the last examination passed, except where not required for first-year students. College fee receipt. SC certificate for applicants claiming eligibility under the SC category. Bank account details for DBT payment. CBSE Topper Category Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) Family ID. Aadhaar Card and bank account details linked for DBT. CBSE Class 10 or Class 12 marksheet, as applicable. Haryana domicile certificate. School or college fee receipts. Any additional academic or verification documents requested by the portal or department. Applicants should follow the document checklist displayed for their selected scheme category, as requirements may differ between the two versions. Process to Apply Open the official Har-Chhatravratti portal. New applicants should visit the Student Registration page. Existing users can sign in with their registered credentials. Register using the Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) Family ID and complete OTP verification. Check the personal details retrieved from PPP and complete any remaining registration fields. Log in through the student login page. Select the appropriate scheme: the Haryana State Meritorious Incentives Scheme for government college students or the Haryana State Meritorious Incentives Scheme (CBSE) for eligible CBSE toppers. Enter the required personal, academic, institutional and bank account details. Upload the documents requested for the selected category. Review the application carefully and submit it online. Track the application status through the portal and respond to any verification requests. After scrutiny and approval, the eligible incentive or fee assistance is released through DBT according to the applicable rules. Apply through the mobile app: Applicants can also use the official Har-Chhatravratti mobile application. Register or log in, choose the relevant scheme, fill in the details, upload documents and submit the form. CBSE topper selection: Selection is merit-based. According to the supplied information, students who share equal top marks may all receive the award. Class 10 and Class 12 applicants must meet the respective subject-wise score requirements and apply through the prescribed process. Application deadline: The provided source lists 31 December 2026 as the last date for both scheme categories for the 2026–27 academic session. Applicants should confirm the current notice on the official portal before submitting their forms. Payment conditions: Assistance is paid through DBT after approval. Applicants should provide accurate bank details and ensure that their Aadhaar-bank linking status meets the portal's requirements to avoid payment delays. Important Links and Contact Official scholarship portal: Har-Chhatravratti Haryana Student registration: Register Online Student login: Access Student Login Mobile application: Download Har-Chhatravratti Nodal department: Department of Higher Education, Haryana Helpline: 0172-2567422 Email: cru-sec.he@hry.gov.in FAQs Q1. What is the Haryana State Meritorious Incentives Scheme?It is a Haryana Government programme that rewards academic excellence among government college students and eligible Haryana domicile CBSE state toppers. Q2. How much incentive is available to government college students?Eligible students receive ₹5,000 for first position, ₹3,000 for second position and ₹2,000 for third position annually. Q3. What fee assistance is available to CBSE toppers?Eligible Class 10 toppers may receive actual fees up to ₹25,000 annually for Classes 11–12 or up to ₹1 lakh annually for graduation. Class 12 toppers may receive actual graduation fees up to ₹1 lakh annually. Q4. Who can apply under the government college category?Students enrolled in eligible undergraduate or postgraduate courses at government colleges in Haryana who secure the required university examination merit position may apply. Q5. Who is eligible under the CBSE category?Haryana domicile students who passed from a school located in Haryana and secure the required state-level top position in CBSE Class 10 or Class 12 may qualify, subject to the prescribed conditions. Q6. Is there a family income limit?No family income ceiling is specified for either category in the supplied scheme details. Q7. Can a student receive another scholarship with this incentive?Government college award recipients may receive another scholarship or stipend under the supplied rules. CBSE category award holders cannot receive another scholarship or stipend simultaneously. Q8. Which documents are required to apply?Common documents include PPP Family ID, Aadhaar, academic marksheets, domicile proof where applicable, fee receipts and bank details. SC applicants may also need a caste certificate. Q9. How can students apply for the scheme?Applications can be submitted through the Har-Chhatravratti portal or its official mobile app by registering or logging in, selecting the correct scheme, uploading documents and submitting the form. Q10. What is the last date to apply for the 2026–27 session?The supplied information gives 31 December 2026 as the deadline. Applicants should check the official portal for any revised notice or instructions.