Many students in India dream of pursuing a diploma in engineering, but financial constraints can sometimes hinder these pursuits. To address this, the Himachal Pradesh government and the central government offer several scholarship schemes to provide financial assistance to meritorious and deserving students studying at various polytechnic and ITI institutes across the state.
If you are planning to take admission in the 2026-27 session or have already taken admission, then this article will provide you with a detailed guide on the scholarships available in Himachal Pradesh.
1. HP State Level Scholarship Schemes
The Department of Technical Education and the HP Government provide these state-specific scholarships:
A. Merit Promotion Scheme
The Merit Incentive Scheme is for meritorious students who wish to prepare for competitive exams or pursue higher technical education. Students who performed well in their 10th or 12th grade exams can apply for this Merit Incentive Scheme.
- Benefits: Financial assistance for coaching and tuition fees.
B. Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme (SC/ST/OBC)
This is the most popular scholarship scheme for students belonging to reserved categories ( SC/ST/OBC )
- Eligibility: Students whose family income is below a certain threshold per annum (generally ₹2.5 lakh for SC/ST and ₹1.5 lakh for OBC ).
- Benefits: Full or partial tuition fee reimbursement and maintenance allowance for poor students.
C. Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC Students
This is a scholarship scheme specifically for students belonging to the Economically Backward Classes (EBC) of the general category.
- Eligibility: To be eligible, an EBC family must have an annual income of less than ₹1 lakh. If this figure is higher, they will not be eligible.
2. Scholarships offered by the Central Government (NSP Portal)
Students of Polytechnic Institutes of Himachal Pradesh can avail the benefits of these schemes through the National Scholarship Portal ( NSP ) to avail the scholarships given by the Central Government.
A. Pragati Scholarship Scheme (for girls)
Pragati Scholarship Scheme (for girls) is a special initiative by AICTE to promote technical education among girl students.
- Benefits: Students get the benefits of ₹50,000 per year for each year of study.
- Eligibility: Maximum two girl children per family are eligible for this scheme.
B. Saksham Scholarship Scheme
This is a scheme specially designed for disabled students. Students who are pursuing a technical diploma can avail the benefits of this scheme.
- Benefits: Benefits up to ₹50,000 per year, including tuition and other expenses.
3. Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
Government polytechnic institutions in many areas, such as Hamirpur and Sundernagar, have special funds to financially support students with good grades but low family incomes. These funds are often provided after the first semester results are declared.
How to apply for the scholarship?
The application process for most scholarships in 2026 is done online. Follow these steps:
- Register on HP e-Pass: For state-level schemes, visit the HP e-Pass portal and register.
- Register on NSP: For central schemes, you can register by visiting the National Scholarship Portal.
- Required Documents:
- Aadhar Card
- Himachali Bonafide Certificate
- Income Certificate (Latest)
- Caste Certificate
- Previous year mark sheet ( 10th/12th/semester )
- Fee receipt from the college
Important Dates for the Year 2026
- Application Opening Date: Applications are likely to open after the counselling process, usually in August/September.
- Last Date: Their last date is till October/November 2026 (Tentative).
conclusion:
Be sure to apply for these scholarships as soon as the HP Polytechnic admission 2026 process is completed. Stay tuned to GPHamir.org for more information on seat allocation and fee structure.