HP ePASS Scholarship 2020: 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 this scholarship. 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. This article gives detail information about HP ePASS Scholarship 2020 that includes the last date to apply, eligibility criteria, application process, documents required, selection process, application status, rewards and benefits.
HP ePASS Scholarship 2020
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.
- Central Sponsored Scheme
- State Sponsored Scheme
- Technical Education Schemes
Scholarships are extended to only students whose domicile is Himachal Pradesh, but that doesn’t restrict students to study outside the state.
Central Sponsored Scheme
Scholarship Name | Application Period |
National scholarship Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education (NSIGSE) (CSS) | October – December |
Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (9th &10th) CSS | July – October |
Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (9th &10th) CSS | July – October |
Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (1st to 10th) (CSS) | July – October |
Post-Matric Scholarship to SC students (CSS) | July – October |
Post-Matric Scholarship to ST students (CSS) | July – October |
Post-Matric Scholarship to OBC students (CSS) | July – October |
Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Classes (CSS) | October – December |
Up gradation of Merit scheme for SC/ST students (CSS) (Only for GSSS Bharmour, Chamba) | October – December |
Merit cum means scholarship for Students belonging to Minority Community (CSS) | October – December |
Post-Matric Scholarship to students belonging to Minority community (CSS) | July – October |
Maulana Azad National Scholarship for Meritorious Girls students belonging to Minorities(CSS) | July – October |
National Means-Cum-Merit Scholarship scheme(CSS) | October – December |
Scholarship scheme to disabled Students(CSS) | July – October |
Dr. Ambedkar Pre-Matric Scholarship scheme for DNTs | July – October |
Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship scheme for DNTs | July – October |
State Sponsored Schemes
Scholarship Name | Application Period |
Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chatravriti Yojana for SC Students | July – September |
Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chatravriti Yojana for OBC Students | July – September |
Thakur Sen Negi Utkrisht Chattervritti Yojna for students | July – September |
Indira Gandhi Utkrisht Chattervriti Yojana for students who have completed plus two education | July – September |
Kalpana Chawla Chhatravriti Yojna for students | July – September |
Mukhya Mantri Protsahan Yojna(One-time Incentive) for students | July – September |
Maharishi Balmiki Chattervritti Yojna for students | July – September |
IRDP Scholarship Scheme for students | July – September |
Sainik School Sujanpur Tihara Scholarship for students | July – September |
Rashtriya Indian Military College Scholarship(Only for RIMC Dehradun) for students | July – September |
NDA Scholarship Scheme(Only for NDA Khadakwasla) for students | July – September |
Financial Assistance scheme to the children of the Armed Forces Personnel killed/disabled during the different War/Operations | July – September |
Mukhya Mantri Gyandeep Yojna for students | July – September |
Technical Education Schemes
Scholarship Name | Application period |
Scholarship scheme for PG/Degree & Engg Level Courses | October – December |
Scholarship scheme for Diploma Courses | October – December |
Scholarship scheme for ITI Students(SC/ST/OBC/General) | October – December |
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 Sponsored Schemes – Eligibility & Benefits
Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | 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 | Rewards |
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 Schemes – 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
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 website – [hpepass.cgg.gov.in]
- 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: Take Printout of the HP ePass 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.
- 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 Status
- 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 2020 – FAQ’s
1. After clicking the submit button, can I edit a few fields if there is a mistake in any of them?
Answer: After clicking the submit button, you can’t edit any information.
2. Is it mandatory to send the hard copy of the application form to the educational institution?
Answer: It is. In case it isn’t sent within the deadline, then such applications shall be rejected.
3. How can I edit details in my saved application form before submission?
Answer: Go to the student login section, and you can edit details before submission.
4. If I have to renew my application, but I choose to apply as a fresh applicant, is it possible?
Answer: In that case, the renewal application of the candidate shall stand cancelled.
5. Who can apply for these scholarships?
Answer: 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:
Address: Joint Director, Higher Education/ Nodal officer scholarships, Government of Himachal Pradesh
E-mail: [email protected]
Helpline Number: 01907- 266120/267671/266716