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Mukhyamantri Medhavi Chhatra Puraskar Yojana

The scheme aims to encourage academic excellence among students and provides cash prizes to those who secure first, second, or third positions in their graduation or post-graduation studies at the university level.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Uttarakhand

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

At the university level, students securing first, second, and third positions in graduation examinations are awarded: | - 1st Position: ₹50,000/- | - 2nd Position: ₹30,000/- | - 3rd Position: ₹15,000/- | Students securing first, second, and third positions in post-graduation examinations are awarded: | - 1st Position: ₹75,000/- | - 2nd Position: ₹60,000/- | - 3rd Position: ₹30,000/-

Who can apply

This scheme is applicable to the top three students who have obtained the highest marks at the university level after completing their courses in the Arts, Science, and Commerce faculties at the graduate and post-graduate levels in the state’s Shridev Suman University, Kumaon University, Soban Singh Jeena University, and their affiliated colleges.; Students who have obtained less than 60% marks will be ineligible under the scheme.; Students who have appeared in improvement examinations in graduation or post-graduation, backlog examinations, or those who have dropped out in any year and then progressed to the next class will also be ineligible for the scheme.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

Do students need to apply for this scholarship?

No, students do not need to apply; the scholarship is awarded automatically based on university records.

Who is eligible for this scheme?

The top three students in each faculty (Arts, Science, Commerce) who obtain the highest marks at the university level in graduation and post-graduation courses are eligible.

Which universities are covered under this scheme?

Shridev Suman University, Kumaon University, Soban Singh Jeena University, and their affiliated colleges.

Is there a minimum marks requirement for eligibility?

Yes, students must have secured 60% or more marks to be eligible.

Are students appearing for improvement exams eligible?

No, students appearing in improvement examinations are not eligible for this scheme.

Are students who have dropped out during any year eligible?

No, students who have dropped out in any year and moved to the next class are ineligible.

How are students selected for the scholarship?

The department requests a faculty-wise list of top-performing students from universities and affiliated colleges.

How is the scholarship amount disbursed?

The scholarship is transferred directly to the students’ bank accounts after verification through the Samarth portal.