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Promotion of Science Education (POSE) Scholarship Scheme

The scheme aims to encourage meritorious students to pursue higher studies in Basic and Natural Science subjects, such as B.Sc., B.S., B.Stat., B.Math., Integrated M.Sc., or M.S., in India. The scheme is implemented by the Haryana State Council for Science, Innovation & Technology.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Haryana

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Amount of Scholarships: | - 1st to 3rd year of B.Sc./B.S./ B.Stat./B.Math/Integrated M.Sc./M.S. ₹4000/- pm. | - 4th to 5th years of Integrated B.S./B. Stat/B. Math/M.Sc./M.S./ M. Math./ M.Stat. ₹6000/- pm. | Note: The selected students will get mentorship grant (one time) of ₹12,000/- in 3-year B.Sc. program, ₹17,000/- in 4-year B.S. program, ₹22,000/- in 5-year integrated M.Sc. program. | Additional Features: | - Reimbursement for research project expenses, including travel, accommodation, and equipment costs. | Number of Scholarship: | - 250 (upto post-graduate level) | Notes: | - The scholarships will be disbursed directly to the students in their bank accounts through online (NEFT / RTGS). | - The student may ensure that their bank account number should be linked with Aadhar Number.

Who can apply

Students who studied 11th & 12th class in a rural area school will be given additional 2% Rural area school will be regarded as those schools which are within the jurisdiction of the Gram Panchayat.; The students who have passed their 11th & 12th class from rural area elite schools will not be given additional weightage of 2%. ‘Elite’ schools are defined to be schools, where tuition fees and other charges payable exceed Rs. one lakh per year.; Additional weightage would be added to the average percentage score obtained by the student for determining inter se merit (for example if a student got 90% marks in 12th class board exam and he/she has passed 11th and 12th class from a non-elite rural area school then his/her marks will be considered as 92%).; The students claiming the benefit of rural area must submit the rural area school certificate of passing 11th and 12th class from the rural area school duly signed by the Principal of the school, Sarpanch/Gram Sachiv of the village panchayat from where 11th and 12th class passed and concerned BDPO.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What is the POSE Scholarship Scheme?

The scheme aims to encourage meritorious students to pursue higher education in basic and natural science subjects by providing financial assistance.

Which courses are eligible under the Scholarship?

Eligible courses include B.Sc., B.S., B.Stat., B.Math., Integrated M.Sc., and M.S. programs in subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, and other natural sciences.

Who is eligible to apply for the Scholarship?

Students who have passed Class X and XII from schools in Haryana with at least 80% marks (Haryana Board) or 85% marks (other boards) in Class XII are eligible. Those who passed either Class X or XII outside Haryana must provide a Haryana Residence Certificate.

Are students from other states eligible for the scholarship?

Students who passed either Class X or XII outside Haryana can apply if they provide a Haryana Residence Certificate.

How many scholarships are awarded each year?

A total of 250 scholarships are awarded annually under the POSE Scholarship Scheme.

What is the amount of the scholarship?

For B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math. courses, the scholarship amount is [?]4,000 per month. For Integrated M.Sc./M.S. courses, it's [?]6,000 per month. Additionally, a contingency amount of [?]4,000 per year is provided for B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math. students and [?]5,000 per year for Integrated M.Sc./M.S. students.

Is there a preference criterion in case of a tie?

Yes, in case of a tie, preference is given to girl students. If the tie persists, the better language score (English/Hindi) in Class XII is considered.

Can students avail of other scholarships along with the POSE Scholarship?

No, students selected under the POSE Scholarship Scheme are not entitled to any other scholarship.

How can students apply for the POSE Scholarship?

Applications must be submitted online through the official portal of the Directorate of Science & Technology, Haryana. https://harchhatravratti.highereduhry.ac.in/

What is the selection process for the scholarship?

Applications are scrutinized, and a merit list is prepared based on the eligibility criteria and academic performance.

Are students from distance education or unrecognized institutions eligible?

No, only regular students from recognized institutions are eligible. Students studying privately, through correspondence/distance mode, or in unrecognized institutions are not eligible.

Can a student change their course or institution after receiving the scholarship?

Any change or re-admission within the same academic year is acceptable, provided the student continues in one of the identified 22 subjects. Changes in subsequent academic years render the scholarship offer invalid.

Is the scholarship amount transferred directly to the student's bank account?

Yes, the scholarship is disbursed directly to the student's bank account through online transfer (NEFT/RTGS). Students must have bank accounts with electronic transfer facilities and link them with their Aadhaar numbers.