To apply for the BPL Scholarship in Chhattisgarh, a student must:

• Be a permanent resident of Chhattisgarh.

• Belong to a BPL (Below Poverty Line) family and possess a valid BPL card.

• Be studying in a government college under the Higher Education Department.

• Be enrolled in UG or PG courses.

• Have passed the previous year’s exam in the first attempt.

• Maintain the required attendance percentage set by the college.

• Not be receiving any other major state or central government scholarship during the same academic year.

The scholarship is given on a monthly basis for the academic year.

UG Students (Undergraduate)

• 300 per month

• Paid for approximately 10 months

• Total yearly benefit: 3,000

PG Students (Postgraduate)

• 500 per month

• Paid for approximately 10 months

• Total yearly benefit: 5,000

The amount is sent directly to the student's bank account through DBT.

Students must submit the following documents (self-attested):

• BPL Card (mandatory)

• Chhattisgarh domicile certificate

• Aadhaar card

• Bank passbook copy (Aadhaar-linked account)

• 10th marksheet

• Previous exam marksheet (12th for UG, graduation for PG)

• College admission receipt

• Passport-size photograph

• Caste certificate (if required by institution)

• Income certificate (only if the college asks)

• Register on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) by creating a new student account.

• Login and select the scheme named BPL Scholarship for College Students (Chhattisgarh).

• Fill the application form with personal, academic, and bank details.

• Upload scanned documents such as BPL card, Aadhaar, marksheets, bank passbook, etc.

• Submit the application online.

• Take a printout of the submitted form if the college asks for physical submission.

• The application will be verified by the college, and then by the state nodal officer.

• Once approved, the scholarship amount is credited to the student’s bank account.