Dr. Hargobind Khurana Scholarship Scheme
School Education Department, Government of Punjab · Punjab
| Scheme Name | Dr. Hargobind Khurana Scholarship Scheme |
| Provided By | School Education Department, Government of Punjab |
| Eligibility Summary | School · Punjab residents · No income limit |
About the Program
Apply for the Dr. Hargobind Khurana Scholarship in Punjab. Read about eligibility (80%+ in Class 10), PSEB board mappings, and monthly ₹3,000 allowance.
Benefits & Financial Support
₹30k+
The scholarship provides financial assistance of Rs. 3,000 per month, totaling Rs. 36,000 annually. This assistance is provided for two years during Senior Secondary Education (11th and 12th class). The amount is disbursed through e-transfer directly into the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
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Monthly scholarship of ₹3,000 paid via DBT (total ₹30,000/year).
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Covers educational and boarding expenses for senior secondary studies.
Note: Merit-based for government school students scoring 80% or above.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | School |
| Course / Stream | School |
| Minimum Marks | 90% |
| Income Limit | No income bar |
| Category / Caste | General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS |
| Domicile State | Punjab |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓Class 10 PSEB Board Marksheet (80%+ marks)
- ✓Bonafide student proof of government senior secondary school
- ✓Aadhaar Card & Aadhaar-seeded Bank Passbook
- ✓Domicile Certificate
Selection Process
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Candidates are selected based purely on their merit in the matriculation (10th class) examination
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Students who score 90% or more marks from Government and Adarsh Schools affiliated with the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) are eligible
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The PSEB provides a list of eligible students to the concerned District Education Officer (DEO) for further processing
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There is no income limit for parents, and selection is merit-based without requiring caste certificates.
Renewal Policy
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The scholarship is awarded for two years of Senior Secondary Education (11th and 12th class)
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For renewal in the second year (12th class), students must continue their studies, maintain good attendance, and perform satisfactorily in tests
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The concerned Principal or Head of the Department is required to submit a list of continuing students, their attendance records, and marks obtained every three months to the District Education Officer
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Students who fail in their exams are not eligible for renewal.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
- 1Eligibility Check
Ensure the student has passed their matriculation (10th class) examination with 90% or more marks from a Government or Adarsh School affiliated with the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) and is continuing studies in 11th and 12th class in a government school.
- 2Inform Your School
Students must inform their school authorities (teachers/principal) about their eligibility for the Dr. Hargobind Khurana Scholarship Scheme.
- 3Document Submission to School
Provide necessary documents to the school, which typically include Aadhaar Card (linked to a bank account), bank passbook copy, 10th class mark sheet, and a passport-sized photograph.
- 4School Application
The application for this scholarship is primarily processed by the school through their login on the e-Punjab portal or the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Students do not apply directly online.
- 5School Verification & Submission
The school will fill in the application details, including academic and bank information, and upload required documents. The school then approves and verifies the application before submission.
- 6Status Tracking
Students can track the status of their scholarship application, likely through the school or on the official scholarships portal, once it has been submitted by the school.
Common Questions (FAQs)
What are the eligibility criteria for the Dr. Hargobind Khurana Scholarship Scheme?
Students must have scored 90% or more marks in their matriculation (10th class) examination from Government or Adarsh Schools affiliated with the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB). They must also be continuing their studies in 11th and 12th class in government schools. There is no income ceiling for parents for this scholarship.
How and when will the scholarship amount be disbursed?
The scholarship amount of Rs. 36,000 annually (Rs. 3,000 per month) is disbursed directly into the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account via e-transfer (Direct Benefit Transfer - DBT) over two years of Senior Secondary Education (11th and 12th class).
What is the application process, and who applies for the scholarship?
Students do not apply directly. Instead, eligible students must inform their respective government school teachers/principals. The school authorities then apply on behalf of the student through the e-Punjab portal or the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Students need to provide required documents to their school for this process.
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