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Schemes for welfare of School Children belonging to BPL and BC(A) families: Monthly Stipend for BC-A Students

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2026 โœ“๐Ÿ“š EducationLaunched: 2009๐ŸŒพ Haryana

Published: Oct 2026

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Reviewed by Navin, Editor · First published: 11 Oct 2026

Schemes for welfare of School Children belonging to BPL and BC(A) families: Monthly Stipend for BC-A Students
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About this education scheme

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to students from Backward Classes (BC-A) families to support their education. Under this scheme, eligible students studying in Classes 1 to 12 in Haryana Government schools receive a monthly stipend.

The scheme "Schemes for Welfare of School Children Belonging to BPL and BC(A) Families: Monthly Stipend for BC-A Students" was launched by the Government of Haryana during the financial year 2009-10. It aims to provide financial assistance to students from Backward Class Category (A) (BC-A) families to support their education. Under this scheme, a monthly stipend is provided to students from BC(A) families studying in classes 1 to 12 in Haryana Government schools.

Benefits at a glance

Scheme nameSchemes for welfare of School Children belonging to BPL and BC(A) families: Monthly Stipend for BC-A Students (WSBCAS)
Launched bySchool Education Department
Launch year2009
Benefit typeCash (money paid to your bank account)
CategoryEducation
Level / StateState ยท Haryana
Official portalschooleducationharyana.gov.in (link at the end of this page)

Key facts

Implementing agencyEducation Department, Haryana
Scheme forInfra
Application modeOffline
Last dateOngoing (no last date notified)
DBT (direct bank transfer)Yes

Who can apply (quick check)

  • ๐Ÿ‘คAll genders
  • ๐Ÿท๏ธOBC
  • ๐ŸŽ“Students only
  • ๐Ÿ“Offline

Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.

What you receive

A. Admissible Monthly Stipend for BC(A) Girl Students:

  1. Class 1 to 5: Rs. 150/- per month
  2. Class 6 to 8: Rs. 200/- per month
  3. Class 9 to 12: Rs. 300/- per month
  4. Class 11 to 12 (Science Students only): Rs. 400/- per month

A. Admissible Monthly Stipend for BC(A) Boy Students:

  1. Class 1 to 5: Rs. 75/- per month
  2. Class 6 to 8: Rs. 100/- per month
  3. Class 9 to 12: Rs. 150/- per month
  4. Class 11 to 12 (Science Students only): Rs. 200/- per month

Mode of Disbursement:

Direct transfer to students' bank accounts.

Frequency of Disbursement:

Monthly basis.

Expected Time of Disbursement:

Funds to be transferred at the beginning of each quarter.

Validity:

Applicable for the duration of the academic session.

Attendance criteria: Minimum 50% attendance required for next installment

Who qualifies

  1. The applicant should belong to the Backward Classes category (A).
  2. The applicant should be a student from Classes 1 to 12.
  3. The applicant should be enrolled in a Haryana Government school.
  4. The applicant should maintain at least 50% attendance to continue receiving benefits.
  5. The applicant should have an active bank account for stipend transfer.

Who is not eligible

  1. The applicant who does not maintain 50% attendance will not receive the next instalment.
  2. The applicant not studying in a Haryana Government school is ineligible.

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Registration walkthrough

Offline

The applicant should contact their respective school authorities.

For any queries, applicants can contact the school administration or visit the official website of the Education Department, Government of Haryana.

Important dates

Launch / start09 Mar 2009

Frequently asked questions

What is the amount of stipend provided under this scheme?

The monthly stipend ranges from Rs. 75 to Rs. 400, varying by class level, gender, and stream.

How is the scholarship amount disbursed?

The stipend is directly transferred to the studentโ€™s bank account through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.

What is the frequency of stipend disbursement?

The stipend is disbursed monthly, with funds transferred at the beginning of each quarter.

What is the minimum attendance required to continue receiving the scholarship?

Students must maintain at least 50% attendance in school to continue receiving the stipend.

How can students apply for the scholarship?

Students need to visit their school, collect the scholarship application form from the school administration, complete it, and submit it along with the required documents for verification.

Who verifies the scholarship applications?

The school administration verifies the submitted documents and forwards the application to the Education Department for further processing.

Can a student apply if they do not have a bank account?

No, an active bank account in the studentโ€™s name is mandatory for receiving the stipend.

Is there any preference given to certain students?

Students from the BC(A) category must submit a valid certificate issued by a competent authority to qualify.

Are private school students eligible for this scholarship?

No, only students studying in Haryana Government schools are eligible for this scheme.

Can students from other states apply for this scholarship?

No, the scheme is only for students enrolled in Haryana Government schools.

Is the scholarship applicable for all classes?

Yes, the scheme covers students from Class 1 to Class 12 with different stipend amounts based on the class level.

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