Himachal Pradesh government's Thakur Sen Negi Utkrisht Chatravriti Yojana 2026 is accepting online applications from meritorious students of the tribal community. The scheme gives ₹11,000 per year to the top 100 girls and top 100 boys of Himachal Pradesh who pass the Class 10 (Matric) examination conducted by the HP Board of School Education, Dharamshala.
Applications for the 2026-27 academic year opened on 4 June 2026 and the last date to apply is 31 October 2026. Students can apply through the HP ePass Scholarship Portal or the National Scholarship Portal.
Thakur Sen Negi Utkrisht Chatravriti Yojana 2026
Thakur Sen Negi Utkrisht Chatravriti Yojana is a state-sponsored merit scholarship of the Himachal Pradesh Higher Education Department. It was started to inspire tribal students to continue their studies after matric and take up professional or technical courses. The scholarship is given for two consecutive years after Class 10, so a student gets ₹11,000 per year for two years.
Selection is strictly on merit. Only the top 100 girls and top 100 boys from the tribal community, based on the Class 10 result of the HP Board of School Education, get this scholarship. Students can study in any recognized school, college, professional or technical institution inside or outside Himachal Pradesh.
Benefits of Thakur Sen Negi Scholarship
Eligible students get a fixed cash benefit every year for two years. The money can be used for admission fees, books, stationery and other study expenses.
- Scholarship amount: ₹11,000 per student per year.
- Duration: two consecutive years after Class 10.
- Total students: 200 students every year, 100 girls and 100 boys.
- Renewal: second year payment depends on satisfactory performance in the first year internal examinations.
Eligibility Criteria
A student must meet all the conditions given below to apply for Thakur Sen Negi Utkrisht Chatravriti Yojana.
- Bonafide resident of Himachal Pradesh with a valid bonafide certificate.
- Belongs to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category with an ST certificate issued by an officer not below the rank of Tehsildar.
- Passed Class 10 (Matric) examination conducted by the HP Board of School Education, Dharamshala.
- Must be among the top 100 girls or top 100 boys in the merit list of the tribal community.
- Currently studying in a recognized school, college, professional or technical institution within or outside the state.
- Must have a bank account in the student's own name for receiving the scholarship amount.
Documents Required
Keep the following documents ready before starting the online application.
- Passport size photograph.
- Aadhaar card (UID or EID number).
- Himachali bonafide certificate.
- Previous year result cards from matric onwards.
- Latest bank statement of the student's bank account.
- Scheduled Tribe category certificate issued by an officer not below the rank of Tehsildar.
Thakur Sen Negi Utkrisht Chatravriti Yojana Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Thakur Sen Negi Utkrisht Chatravriti Yojana |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| Department | Higher Education Department |
| Beneficiaries | Top 100 girls and top 100 boys of tribal community |
| Benefit Amount | ₹11,000 per year for two years |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date 2026-27 | 31 October 2026 |
| Official Website | hpepass.cgg.gov.in |
How to Apply Online for Thakur Sen Negi Scholarship
Students can apply online through the National Scholarship Portal or the HP ePass Scholarship Portal. The steps are given below.
STEP 1 - Visit the official website of the HP ePass Scholarship Portal or the National Scholarship Portal and click on the 'Student Login' option on the home page.
STEP 2 - Register as a new student by entering the required details. If the student does not have an Aadhaar card, the Electronic Identification (EID) number can be used for registration.
STEP 3 - After registration, fill up the application form as per the instructions given by the system and click on the save button. The system will generate a 'Temporary ID'.
STEP 4 - Submit the Temporary ID and date of birth to fill the remaining details. Upload the required documents and re-check the form before final submission.
STEP 5 - Click on the submit button to complete the registration. A Permanent Registration ID is generated which can be used for renewal and tracking the status of the application.
Renewal of Thakur Sen Negi Chatravriti Yojana
Renewal students have to apply with their Application ID and date of birth which they registered in the previous year. Students can also use the 'Forgot Application ID' option to retrieve their ID. Only those students can renew who actually received the scholarship payment in the previous year. The renewal in Class 11 or the second year of the course depends on satisfactory performance in the internal examinations of the first year.
FAQ's
Who can apply for Thakur Sen Negi Utkrisht Chatravriti Yojana?
Bonafide students of Himachal Pradesh belonging to the Scheduled Tribe category who are among the top 100 girls or top 100 boys in the Class 10 merit list of the HP Board of School Education can apply.
What is the scholarship amount under this scheme?
Selected students get ₹11,000 per year for two consecutive years after Class 10.
What is the last date to apply for 2026-27?
Applications for the 2026-27 academic year are open from 4 June 2026 and the last date is 31 October 2026.
Can students studying outside Himachal Pradesh apply?
Yes, students can study in any recognized school, college, professional or technical institution within or outside Himachal Pradesh.
Students of Himachal Pradesh can also check other state scholarship schemes such as the Technical Education Scholarship Scheme for Degree Level and the HP Swaran Jayanti Middle Merit Scholarship Scheme.