About this education scheme
The scheme aims to promote academic excellence among students entering Classes 6, 7, and 8 by providing financial assistance to meritorious students, based on their performance in a competitive examination conducted by the SCERT, Uttarakhand.
The scheme “Mukhyamantri Medhavi Chhatra Protsahan Scholarship Scheme (Junior Level)” is implemented by the Secondary Education Department under the Department of Education, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote academic excellence among students entering Classes 6, 7, and 8 by providing financial assistance to meritorious students, based on their performance in a competitive examination conducted by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Uttarakhand.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Mukhyamantri Medhavi Chhatra Protsahan Scholarship Scheme (Junior Level) (MMCPSSJL) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Secondary Education Department, Government Of Uttarakhand |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤Female / Male
- 🎂Age 10 to 14 years
- 💍Never Married
- 🎓Students only
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Rate of Scholarship:
- For Class 6th Students: Rs. 600/- per month for 1 year.
- For Class 7th Students: Rs. 700/- per month for 1 year.
- For Class 8th Students: Rs. 800/- per month for 1 year.
Who qualifies
- The student must have passed Class 5 (institutional) from a Government School or Government-aided private school of the state (excluding Central and Residential schools) and must be studying in Class 6.
- The applicant must qualify in the competitive examination conducted by SCERT, Uttarakhand.
- Based on the examination results, a student securing a position in the top 10% of the total participants will be eligible to avail the benefits of this scheme.
- The selected student must maintain a minimum of 75% attendance and secure at least 60% marks in Classes 6 and 7. For SC/ST students, a relaxation of 5% is provided in both marks and attendance requirements.
- There is no income criterion for the parents/guardians of the student under this scholarship.
- A student cannot avail double benefits under multiple state scholarship schemes.
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
- To appear in the scholarship examination, a student can collect the application form from the Block Education Officer’s office or download it from the School Education Department’s website (https://schooleducation.uk.gov.in) or the SCERT Uttarakhand website (https://scert.uk.gov.in/) during the months of June-July every year. At present, the application process is offline, and no application or examination fee is required.
- While filling the application form, the student must attach a passport-size photograph, Aadhaar card, Class 5 passing certificate, admission card for Class 6, caste certificate if applicable, disability certificate if applicable, and Aadhaar-linked bank account details. The student must ensure that all information provided in the form is correct and then submit it to the Principal of the school where he or she is studying.
- The Principal verifies the form on the basis of documents and school records, attests the photograph, and forwards the form to the Block Education Officer’s office by the stipulated date, which is usually around 21st August. After verification, the Block Education Officer issues the admit card.
- Students can collect the admit card from their school or from the Block Education Officer’s office. The examination is conducted every year in September in an objective-type multiple-choice format. Students who are placed in the merit list are informed by the Principal, after which the scholarship amount is directly credited to the student’s bank account.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
The student must have passed Class 5 (institutional) from a Government School or Government-aided private school of Uttarakhand (excluding Central and Residential Schools) and must be studying in Class 6.
Who conducts the scholarship examination?
The scholarship examination is organized by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Uttarakhand.
Is there any income limit for parents/guardians under this scheme?
No, there is no annual income criterion for parents or guardians.
How are students selected for the scholarship?
Students are selected based on their performance in the competitive examination. Those securing marks in the top 10% among all participants are eligible.
What is the attendance and marks requirement for selected students?
The selected student must maintain 75% attendance and secure at least 60% marks in Classes 6 and 7.
Is there any relaxation for SC/ST students?
Yes, SC/ST students are given a relaxation of 5% in both attendance and marks requirements.
Can a student avail benefits of more than one state scholarship scheme?
No, a student cannot receive double benefits from multiple state scholarship schemes.
When and how can students apply for the scholarship examination?
Students can apply in June-July every year by collecting the application form from the Block Education Officer’s office or downloading it from https://schooleducation.uk.gov.in/ or https://scert.uk.gov.in/
Is there any fee for the application or examination?
No, there is no application or examination fee.
Where should the application form be submitted?
The completed application form must be submitted to the Principal of the school where the student is studying.
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- Guidelines (Page No. 76) uk.gov.in (PDF)
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