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Haryana State Meritorious Incentive Scheme

The scheme "Haryana State Meritorious Incentive Scheme" by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Haryana, aims to promote academic excellence among students in government colleges. It provides financial incentives to top-performing students based on merit in annual examinations.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Haryana

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Monetary Incentive | - ₹5,000/- per annum for students securing the first position in their stream. | - ₹3,000/- per annum for students securing the second position in their stream. | - ₹2,000/- per annum for students securing the third position in their stream. | Mode of Disbursement | Payment is made through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). | Validity | The incentive is applicable only for the academic year in which the student secures a top position.

Who can apply

The merit list will be prepared separately for the Boys (General Category), Girls (General Category) and Scheduled Caste students (Combined list of girls and boys).; If Scheduled Caste students qualify for the general list, his/her name will be considered in the general list and an extra award will be given (on a merit basis only) to the students of the Scheduled Caste category.; The award holder under this scheme will hold any other scholarship/stipend from the State Government or any other source.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What are the financial incentives provided to students who secure top positions in their annual university examinations?

Students securing the first position receive [?]5,000 per annum, the second position receives [?]3,000, and the third position receives [?]2,000 annually.

How will the monetary incentive be disbursed to eligible students?

The payment is made through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly to the student's account.

For which academic year is the monetary incentive applicable?

The incentive is applicable only for the academic year in which the student secures a top position in the university examination.

Are students from non-government colleges eligible for this incentive?

No, students from non-government colleges are not eligible for this monetary incentive.

Can students pursuing correspondence or open university courses apply for this incentive?

No, students studying through correspondence courses or open universities are not eligible for this scheme.

How many students per stream are eligible to receive the incentive in each college?

Three students per stream who secure first, second, and third positions in the annual university examination are eligible.

Is there a separate merit list prepared for different categories of students?

Yes, separate merit lists are prepared for boys (general category), girls (general category), and Scheduled Caste students (combined list).

What happens if a Scheduled Caste student qualifies for the general merit list?

If a Scheduled Caste student qualifies for the general list, they will be considered in the general list and may also receive an extra award under the Scheduled Caste category.

Can a student avail of this incentive along with other government scholarships?

No, students receiving this incentive cannot hold any other scholarship or stipend from the state government or any other source.

Is a Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) mandatory for applying to this scheme?

Yes, a Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) is mandatory, and students must ensure their details are updated in PPP before applying.