Chandigarh scholarships (चंडीगढ़)

How scholarships work in Chandigarh

Chandigarh is a Union Territory, so central schemes on NSP do most of the work. The UT Directorate of School Education adds its own small but useful schemes for younger students, especially girls and SC / ST / BC children.

Chandigarh's UT schemes focus on school children, while college students rely mainly on NSP. Because many students in Chandigarh colleges come from Punjab, Haryana and Himachal, the most common mistake is applying under Chandigarh when the student's domicile — and therefore the correct state scheme — is elsewhere.

Chandigarh's own schemes

Application calendar

• School session: UT school schemes through schools
• July – November: NSP central schemes for college students
• After verification: Payments

Avoid these rejections

• Chandigarh residence proof is needed for UT schemes; students from Punjab or Haryana usually apply in their home state.
• College students in Chandigarh apply for central schemes on NSP.
• Keep Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts in the student's name.

Chandigarh scholarship FAQs

Official sources: services.india.gov.in· scholarships.gov.in· Guide last reviewed 2026-10-30. Amounts and dates change every year — confirm on the official portal.