The Central Government offers three Pre-Matric scholarships based on the categories of the students in the state of Himachal Pradesh. These schemes are for SC, ST, and OBC candidates. The application process for these centrally sponsored scholarship schemes for the academic year 2023-24 is open till 31 November 2023. Both fresh and renewal applications can be submitted.
After submitting applications, students are also given a chance to check the HP Pre Matric Scholarship. This helps students track the application process and check the payment status if the application is accepted.
HP Pre Matric Scholarship Status
Scholarship status can be checked online using the online portal launched by the state government. Electronic Payment & Application System of Scholarship (ePASS) is an online portal of the HP government using which students who apply for the scholarship can track the application status and related information.
Along with this, students can now also check their pre-matric scholarship details through the National Scholarship Portal. Check out the complete information here in this article.
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HP Pre Matric Scholarship: Highlights
Scheme | HP Pre-Matric Scholarship |
Category | Scheme Application Status |
Scheme type | Centrally Sponsored Scheme |
Academic Year | 2023-24 |
Offered By | Government of India |
State | Himachal Pradesh |
Total HP Pre-Matric Schemes | Three (For SC, ST, and OBC students) |
Implemented by | Himachal Pradesh Government |
Online State scholarship portal | Electronic Payment & Application System of Scholarship (ePASS) |
Beneficiaries | Students of HP |
Application Status | Active |
Closing date of application | 31 November 2023 |
Official Portal HP ePASS | hpepass.cgg.gov.in |
Official NSP portal | scholarships.gov.in |
Types of HP Pre-Matric Schemes
Schemes | Concerned Ministry/ Department | Class |
HP Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST students | Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt of India | Class 9 and Class 10 |
HP Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC students | Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt of India | Class 9 and Class 10 |
HP Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC students | Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt of India | Class 1 to Class 10 |
Timeline of HP Pre-Matric Scholarship
The schedule of application for all three HP pre-matric schemes is the same. Check the dates of the important events of the scholarship process given under:-
Events | Dates |
Last date of submission of applications | 31 November 2023 |
Last date for Defective Verification | – |
Last date for Institute Verification | – |
How do you check the HP Pre Matric Scholarship Application Status?
If you have also applied for the Himachal Pradesh Pre-Matric Scholarship and are looking for its application process, you can check the application status here-
Using HP ePass portal:-
- Open tthe official website of HP ePASS i.e. hpepass.cgg.gov.in.
- Click on the “Student Login” link given on the homepage.
- Now, a pop box for student login will open.
- Click on the link given to check the status.
- A new page will open. Enter the student user ID and password. Fill in the captcha code and click on the Login button.
- Your application status details will open.
Using the NSP portal:-
To get the HP Pre-matric scholarship status, students can register on the national scholarship portal, as all the schemes are now in NSP. Registration on NSP is compulsory to track application status on this web portal.
- Navigate to the official website of the NSP (scholarships.gov.in)
- Click on the “Login” button.
- Select Fresh or Renewal with the concerned year as per your application type.
- Enter your Application ID and password.
- Submit the captcha code and hit the login button.
- The user profile will open.
- Click on the Check your Status link.
- Your application status will open.
HP PMS Scholarship Benefits
The Central Government funds these schemes. The benefits and value of the scholarship vary. In this section, you will get to know about the scholarship rates granted by the Central Government to students enrolled under all three schemes-
For SC students
Item | Day Scholars | Hostellers |
Scholarship for 10 Months | Rs.225/- per month | Rs.525/- per annum |
Books and Ad-Hoc Grant | Rs.750/- per annum | Rs.1000/- per annum |
For ST students
Item | Day Scholars | Hostellers |
Scholarship for 10 Months | Rs.150/- per month | Rs.350/- per annum |
Books and Ad-Hoc Grant | Rs.750/- per annum | Rs.1000/- per annum |
For OBC students
Type | Class | Rate | Ad-Hoc Grant |
Day Scholars | Class 1 to 10 | Rs.100/- per month | Rs.500/- per annum |
Hostellers | Class 3 to 10 | Rs.500/- per month | Rs.500/- per annum |
How do you check Payment Status?
As these schemes are funded by the Central Government and on the NSP portal, students can check the payment status of all these scholarships on the PFMS portal. Using the simple steps shared here, check the payment status-
- Open the PFMS portal.
- Click on the track NSP Payments option.
- Enter the Bank name, Account number, NSP application ID, and word verification.
- Click on the Search Button to get your payment status.
HP Pre Matric Scholarship: Important Links
Apply Now | HP Pre Matric Scholarship Online Application |
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