Mukhya Mantri Vidyarthi Kalyan Yojana

Mukhya Mantri Vidyarthi Kalyan Yojana is a state scholarship scheme of the Himachal Pradesh government for students from IRDP or BPL families who are bonafide residents of the state. For the academic year 2026-27, applications are open on the National Scholarship Portal, and eligible students can receive up to ₹5,000 per year.

Department of Education, Himachal Pradesh offers this support to students from Class 1 to undergraduate level who are studying in government or government aided institutions. Online registration for 2026-27 opened on 1 June 2026 on the National Scholarship Portal, and the last date to apply is 31 August 2026.

Mukhya Mantri Vidyarthi Kalyan Yojana Introduction

Mukhya Mantri Vidyarthi Kalyan Yojana is a dedicated scholarship program from the Education Department, Government of Himachal Pradesh, made for students from economically weaker families. The scheme helps students from IRDP or BPL households continue their studies without money problems.

Students studying in government or government aided schools and colleges of Himachal Pradesh can apply through the National Scholarship Portal. For 2026-27, the scheme covers students from Class 1 to undergraduate level, and college and university students can get up to ₹5,000 per year.

Key Information

Benefits

For the 2026-27 academic year, the scholarship amount slabs are as per the latest National Scholarship Portal listing. The amount is paid once a year and depends on the level of study and the gender of the student as shown below:

The scholarship is paid directly into the Aadhaar linked bank account of the student through the DBT system after the institution and the state department verify the application. In earlier years the amount slabs were lower, so always check the current year details on the National Scholarship Portal before applying.

Eligibility

You can apply for Mukhya Mantri Vidyarthi Kalyan Yojana 2026-27 if you meet these conditions:

1. You must be a bonafide resident of Himachal Pradesh with a valid domicile certificate.
2. Your family must belong to the IRDP or BPL category, and you should have a certificate issued by a competent authority.
3. You should be studying in a government or government aided institution in Himachal Pradesh from Class 1 to undergraduate level.
4. You need an Aadhaar number and an active bank account to receive the DBT payment.

Application Process

All applications for 2026-27 are submitted online through the National Scholarship Portal. Follow these steps to apply:

STEP 1 - Visit the official website of the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in and complete One Time Registration (OTR) using your Aadhaar number or Aadhaar enrolment ID. OTR is required for every NSP application.

STEP 2 - Login with your OTR number and password, and open the 'Apply for Scholarship' section on the student dashboard.

STEP 3 - Select Himachal Pradesh as your domicile state and choose Mukhya Mantri Vidyarthi Kalyan Yojana from the list of state schemes.

STEP 4 - Fill in personal, academic, institution, bank and certificate details. Upload scanned copies of the required documents and click on Final Submit.

STEP 5 - Note down your application ID. The institution and the state department will verify the form, and the scholarship amount will be sent to your bank account.

Important: Fill the form carefully because corrections are not allowed after final submission. Submitting multiple applications can lead to rejection of your registration.

Documents

Keep these documents ready before starting the online application:

• Recent passport size photograph.
• Aadhaar card or Aadhaar enrolment slip.
• Himachali bonafide or domicile certificate.
• Mark sheet of the previous qualifying class.
• IRDP or BPL certificate issued by a competent authority.
• Bank passbook copy or account statement for DBT payment.

References

National Scholarship Portal

One Time Registration (OTR) on NSP

HP ePass State Scholarship Schemes

Department of Education, Himachal Pradesh

FAQ's

What is Mukhya Mantri Vidyarthi Kalyan Yojana?

It is a state scholarship scheme of the Himachal Pradesh government for students from IRDP or BPL families studying in government or government aided institutions.

Who can apply for this scholarship?

Bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh from IRDP or BPL families who are studying from Class 1 to undergraduate level can apply for the 2026-27 academic year.

How much scholarship is given in 2026-27?

School boys get ₹1,500, school girls get ₹2,000, and college or university students get up to ₹5,000 per year as per the 2026-27 National Scholarship Portal listing.

How can I apply?

Apply online on the National Scholarship Portal. Complete the OTR registration, login, choose the scheme and submit the application form before 31 August 2026.

Is a bank account required?

Yes, an active bank account linked with Aadhaar is required because the scholarship is paid through the DBT system.

Can students from other states apply?

No, this scheme is only for students who are bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh.

What is the last date to apply for 2026-27?

The application deadline is 31 August 2026 for the academic year 2026-27.