HP ePASS Scholarship Portal – The Himachal Pradesh Electronic Payment and Application System of Scholarships is an excellent system of scholarship facilitation for the students. It is implemented under the guidance of the Ministry of Higher Education, the government of Himachal Pradesh. These scholarships are awarded for those students who are economically and financially in need of those scholarships. Up to 1.4 lakh, Himachal students benefit every year from these scholarships. This scholarship is awarded to students studying in both government and private educational institutions.
Candidates can refer to this article for understanding the scholarship disbursal process in a detailed manner. In this article, we explain every aspect of HP ePASS 2020 scholarship like the latest dates, important schemes under this scholarship, detailed eligibility criteria, application process involved, documents required to facilitate further processing of applications, rewards granted under this scholarship, renewal process and important instructions which act as guidelines. Also, important questions that students may have plus contact details are covered under this article.
HP ePASS Scholarship 2020 – Overview
| Provided by | Himachal Pradesh Government |
| Scholarship Name | HP ePASS |
| Mode Of Application Form | Online |
| Official Website | hpepass.cgg.gov.in |
| Helpdesk No. | 01907- 266120/267671/266716 |
List of HP ePASS Scholarships
Scholarships offered under this portal are divided into three groups for ease of grouping and better understanding the entire process.
The list of scholarships is grouped into:
- Schemes sponsored by the Central government
- Schemes sponsored by the State government
- Schemes sponsored for Technical education
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Scholarships are extended to only students whose domicile is Himachal Pradesh, but that doesn’t restrict students to study outside the state. Scholarships are meant for Himachal students who are pursuing studies in Himachal Pradesh or different states across the nation. The different types of scholarship, along with their latest dates to apply, have been discussed in detail in the section given below:
Central Government Schemes
| Scholarship Name | Tentative Application period |
| National scholarship Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education (NSIGSE) (CSS) | Between October – December |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (9th &10th) CSS | Between July – October |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (9th &10th) CSS | Between July – October |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (1st to 10th) (CSS) | Between July – October |
| Post-Matric Scholarship to SC students (CSS) | Between July – October |
| Post-Matric Scholarship to ST students (CSS) | Between July – October |
| Post-Matric Scholarship to OBC students (CSS) | Between July – October |
| Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Classes (CSS) | Between October – December |
| Up gradation of Merit scheme for SC/ST students (CSS) (Only for GSSS Bharmour, Chamba) | Between October – December |
| Merit cum means scholarship for Students belonging to Minority Community (CSS) | Between October – December |
| Post-Matric Scholarship to students belonging to Minority community (CSS) | Between July – October |
| Maulana Azad National Scholarship for Meritorious Girls students belonging to Minorities(CSS) | Between July – October |
| National Means-Cum-Merit Scholarship scheme(CSS) | Between October – December |
| Scholarship scheme to disabled Students(CSS) | Between July – October |
| Dr. Ambedkar Pre-Matric Scholarship scheme for DNTs | Between July – October |
| Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship scheme for DNTs | Between July – October |
State Sponsored Schemes
| Scholarship Name | Tentative Application period |
| Dr.Ambedkar Medhavi Chattervriti Yojana for SC Students | Between July – September |
| Dr.Ambedkar Medhavi Chattervriti Yojana for OBC Students | Between July – September |
| Thakur Sen Negi Utkrisht Chattervritti Yojna for students | Between July – September |
| Indira Gandhi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana for students who have completed plus two education | Between July – September |
| Kalpana Chawla Chhatravriti Yojna for students | Between July – September |
| Mukhya Mantri Protsahan Yojna(One-time Incentive) for students | Between July – September |
| Maharishi Balmiki Chattervritti Yojna for students | Between July – September |
| IRDP Scholarship Scheme for students | Between July – September |
| Sainik School Sujanpur Tihara Scholarship for students | Between July – September |
| Rashtriya Indian Military College Scholarship(Only for RIMC Dehradun) for students | Between July – September |
| NDA Scholarship Scheme(Only for NDA Khadakwasla) for students | Between July – September |
| Financial Assistance scheme to the children of the Armed Forces Personnel killed/disabled during the different War/Operations | Between July – September |
| Mukhya Mantri Gyandeep Yojna for students | Between July – September |
Technical Education Scheme
| Scholarship Name | Tentative Application period |
| Scholarship scheme for PG/Degree & Engg Level Courses | Between October – December |
| Scholarship scheme for Diploma Courses | Between October – December |
| Scholarship scheme for ITI Students(SC/ST/OBC/General) | Between October – December |
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HP ePASS Scholarship – Eligibility Criteria
Every scheme under this scholarship has specific eligibility conditions and criteria. They are listed below in detail. All candidates are requested to go through the eligibility criteria in detail before making an application for the scheme they wish to opt for. Details are tabulated below:
Central Government Schemes – Eligibility & Benefits
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility criteria | Benefits & Rewards |
| National scholarship Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education (NSIGSE) (CSS) |
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| Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (9th &10th) CSS |
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| Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (9th &10th) CSS |
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| Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (1st to 10th) (CSS) |
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| Post-Matric Scholarship to SC students (CSS) |
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| Post-Matric Scholarship to ST students (CSS) |
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| Post-Matric Scholarship to OBC students (CSS) |
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| Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Classes (CSS) |
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| Up gradation of Merit scheme for SC/ST students (CSS) (Only for GSSS Bharmour, Chamba) |
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| Merit cum means scholarship for Students belonging to Minority Community (CSS) |
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| Post-Matric Scholarship to students belonging to Minority community (CSS) |
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| Maulana Azad National Scholarship for Meritorious Girls students belonging to Minorities(CSS) |
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| National Means-Cum-Merit Scholarship scheme(CSS) |
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| Scholarship scheme to disabled Students(CSS) |
| For scholarship scheme trust fund
For scholarship scheme national fund · Scholarship for 10 months – Between INR 400 to 700 per month ( day scholars) and Between INR 700 to INR 1000 (hostellers)
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| Dr. Ambedkar Pre-Matric Scholarship scheme for DNTs |
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| Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship scheme for DNTs |
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State Sponsored Schemes – Eligibility & Benefits
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility criteria | Benefits |
| Dr.Ambedkar Medhavi Chattervriti Yojana for SC Students |
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| Dr.Ambedkar Medhavi Chattervriti Yojana for OBC Students |
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| Thakur Sen Negi Utkrisht Chattervritti Yojna for students |
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| Indira Gandhi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana for students who have completed plus two education |
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| Kalpana Chawla Chhatravriti Yojna for students |
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| Mukhya Mantri Protsahan Yojna(One-time Incentive) for students |
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| Maharishi Balmiki Chattervritti Yojna for students |
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| IRDP Scholarship Scheme for students |
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| Sainik School Sujanpur Tihara Scholarship for students |
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| Rashtriya Indian Military College Scholarship(Only for RIMC Dehradun) for students |
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| NDA Scholarship Scheme(Only for NDA Khadakwasla) for students |
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| Financial Assistance scheme to the children of the Armed Forces Personnel killed/disabled during the different War/Operations |
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| Mukhya Mantri Gyandeep Yojna for students |
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Technical Education Scheme – Eligibility & Benefits
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility criteria | Benefits |
| Scholarship scheme for PG/Degree & Engg Level Courses |
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| Scholarship scheme for Diploma Courses |
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| Scholarship scheme for ITI Students(SC/ST/OBC/General) |
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HP ePASS Application Process – How to Apply?
As most of the scholarship portals are seeking automation in terms of ensuring transparency in the whole process, the HP government is not far behind. They have also come up with an online method of application. All candidates who wish to apply for these schemes need to visit the official portal to apply. There is no other method to apply whatsoever. The four-step process is explained in detail below:
Step 1: Registration
- Visit the official portal – hpepass.cgg.gov.in/NewHomePage.do
- Click on the ‘ Student Login’ section
- Select ‘New student registration.’
- Fill the registration form with the basic details of the candidate.
- Click on the ‘register’ button to complete the registration process
Step 2: Logging into the portal
- Log into the portal by providing Aadhaar card details and electronic ID number and password
- Click on ‘Submit application’ section
Step 3: Application form filling
- Fill in all details correctly in the application form
- Enter course details
- Here candidate cant modify details entered in the registration form
- Enter candidate’s contact details
- Fill in all bank details requested
- Click on the self-declaration section and complete it
- Update or edit any details if required
- Click on ‘Submit application’ button
Step 4: Download/ take print out of submitted application form
- Take the print out of the application form by clicking on the ‘Print’ option.
- Mail hard copies of application and documents to the respective educational institution before the deadline is reached.
Documents Required For HP ePASS Scholarship
The number of schemes offered under the HP ePASS portal is huge and varying in nature. Each scheme has a set of different documents to be attached along with the application form. However, in general, candidates need to be in possession of these documents apart from a few specific ones, the list is provided below:
- Recent passport size photo of the candidate
- Birth certificate of the candidate
- Aadhaar card of the candidate
- Mark sheets of last qualifying exams
- Income certificate
- Caste certificate
- Domicile certificate
- Tribal certificate ( if applicable)
- Physical disability certificate
- Bank passbook of candidate
- Receipts issued by an educational institution
- Fee structure provided by an educational institution
- Bonafide certificate provided by an educational institution
HP ePASS Scholarship – Renewal Process
Candidates receiving the scholarship amount should take care to renew their scholarships every year till the completion of their course. The renewal process is very simple and can be completed in a few steps. The renewal application of the candidate is, however, subjected to the condition that the candidate should maintain high academic scores and also maintain a good attendance track record.
Steps for renewal of scholarship:-
- Log into the official portal.
- Enter candidate registration id and password.
- Go to the Student login section.
- Select renewal of applications for the current year
- Enter all the details requested.
- Edit/modify/ update any data as required.
- Upload specific documents for further processing
- Submit the renewal application form.
- After submission, ensure that you take a hard copy and attach with relevant documents and send it to the respective educational institution.
HP ePASS – Important Instructions
- All candidates applying for these scholarships must have a valid Aadhaar card at the time of applying.
- Candidates must check the timelines for specific schemes while applying for scholarships.
- The application form can be completed in many sittings and finalized until all details are correct.
- Upon hitting the submit button, the application shall be taken for further processing by the system.
- Candidates who fail to submit application form hard copy to the educational institution shall not be considered further for the scholarship. Online and offline modes of submission are necessary.
HP ePASS Results
- Once the candidate submits his application online, the same shall be forwarded to the respective educational institution.
- The application shall be verified by the authorities of the respective educational institution.
- Candidates can check the result of their applications/ status of their applications by logging into the official portal.
HP ePASS Scholarship – Frequently Asked Questions
- After clicking the submit button, can I edit a few fields if there is a mistake in any of them?
After clicking the submit button, you can’t edit any information.
- Is it mandatory to send the hard copy of the application form to the educational institution?
It is. In case it isn’t sent within the deadline, then such applications shall be rejected.
- How can I edit details in my saved application form before submission?
Go to the student login section, and you can edit details before submission.
- If I have to renew my application, but I choose to apply as a fresh applicant, is it possible?
In that case, the renewal application of the candidate shall stand canceled.
- Who can apply for these scholarships?
Whose domicile is HP and studying from class 9th within the state or outside the state, only within India can apply.
Contact Details
The HP ePASS portal is user-friendly, and the personnel working in the background to offer such lucrative and beneficial incentives to students are always available for help. For any queries and doubts students can reach the teams at:
Joint Director, Higher Education/ Nodal officer scholarships, Government of Himachal Pradesh
E-mail ID: hpepass2013@gmail.com
Phone numbers: 01907- 266120/267671/266716
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