About this education scheme
The scheme provides financial assistance of Rs. 1,500/- per month for a duration of 10 months to meritorious students from the Garhwal and Kumaon divisions who secure top ranks in the examination conducted by SCERT Uttarakhand.
The "Dr. Shivanand Nautiyal Scholarship" scheme is implemented by the Secondary Education Department under the Department of Education, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from the Garhwal and Kumaon divisions who secure top ranks in the examination conducted by SCERT Uttarakhand.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Dr. Shivanand Nautiyal Scholarship (DSNS) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Department Of Education |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Education |
| Level / State | State · Uttarakhand |
| Official portal | schooleducation.uk.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Secondary Education Department, Government Of Uttarakhand |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤Female / Male
- 🎂Age 14 to 18 years
- 💍Never Married
- 🎓Students only
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Out of the top 100 students in the qualifying examination conducted by SCERT Uttarakhand, 50 students from the Garhwal Division and 50 students from the Kumaon Division will receive Rs. 1,500/- per month for a period of 10 months.
Who qualifies
- The applicant must belong to either the Garhwal or Kumaon Division of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant must be an institutional student of Class 8 in any government, local body, or government-aided school (excluding central and residential schools) in Uttarakhand.
- The applicant must have passed the annual Class 7 examination with a minimum of 50% marks (40% for reserved categories).
- There is no restriction on the annual income of parents or guardians.
- The scholarship will be awarded for a period of 4 years, from Class 9 to Class 12.
Who is not eligible
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
- To appear in the scholarship examination, students can obtain the application form from the office of the Block Education Officer or download it from the School Education Department’s website (https://schooleducation.uk.gov.in/) or SCERT Uttarakhand’s website (https://scert.uk.gov.in/) during September–October every year. A photocopy of the application form is also valid. No application or examination fee is charged.
- While filling out the application form, students must attach a passport-size photograph, Aadhaar card, Class 7 mark sheet, caste certificate, and disability certificate (if applicable). All information must be filled in correctly, and the completed form should be submitted to the Principal of the school where the student is enrolled.
- The Principal will verify the form based on the attached documents and school records, attest the photograph, and forward the verified form to the Block Education Officer’s office by the tentative date of 12 November.
- After submission, the Block Education Officer issues the admit card. Students can collect the admit card either from their school or the Block Education Officer’s office.
- The examination is conducted every year in the month of January.
- After the successful completion of the process, the school Principal informs the student. The student must provide their Aadhaar card and Aadhaar-linked bank account details to the school, following which the scholarship amount is transferred directly to the student’s bank account.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?
Students must belong to either the Garhwal or Kumaon Division of Uttarakhand, be studying in Class 8 in a government, local body, or government-aided school (excluding central and residential schools), and have passed Class 7 with the required marks.
What is the financial assistance provided under the scheme?
Selected students receive Rs. 1,500/- per month for 10 months each year.
How long is the scholarship awarded?
The scholarship is awarded for 4 years, from Class 9 to Class 12.
How many students are selected each year?
A total of 100 students are selected—50 from the Garhwal Division and 50 from the Kumaon Division.
What is the minimum academic requirement to apply?
Students must have passed Class 7 with at least 50% marks (40% for reserved categories).
Is there any income limit for parents/guardians?
No, there is no income limit for eligibility under this scheme.
From where can students obtain the application form?
Application forms can be obtained from the Block Education Officer’s office or downloaded from the School Education Department’s website (https://schooleducation.uk.gov.in/) or SCERT Uttarakhand’s website (https://scert.uk.gov.in/).
During which months are application forms available?
Application forms are available every year during the months of September–October.
Is there any fee for applying or appearing in the examination?
No, there is no application or examination fee.
Where should students submit the filled application form?
The completed application form should be submitted to the Principal of the school where the student is enrolled.
Who issues the admit card for the examination?
The admit card is issued by the Block Education Officer.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines (Page No. 75) uk.gov.in (PDF)
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