Kalpana Chawla Chhatravratti Yojna 2026: Last Date, Eligibility, Amount, Apply Online

What is the latest last date for Kalpana Chawla Chhatravratti Yojna

As per the official Har-Chhatravratti portal, the Kalpana Chawla Chhatravratti Yojna for girls is open and the last date to apply is 24 April 2026. This is the live date shown on the government scholarship portal for the current cycle.

Applicants should not wait for the final day, because this scheme requires portal registration, document upload, and institute-level verification after submission. If any detail in your application is incorrect, the portal can send it back for correction, which can create problems close to the deadline.

Who can apply for this scholarship

This scheme is limited to girl students who have taken admission in the first year during the 2025-26 academic session in B.E., B.Tech, B.Arch, or B.Plan courses.

• The applicant must be a girl student.
• She must be admitted in the first year of an eligible course in the 2025-26 session.
• She should have passed Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations.
• The guideline requires a minimum of 80% marks in Class 12 for Haryana Board school students and 85% marks in Class 12 for students from other boards such as CBSE or ICSE.
• Students who passed Class 10 or Class 12 from a school outside Haryana have to produce a Haryana Residence Certificate.

This means the scheme is not open to all higher education students. It is specifically designed for meritorious girls entering engineering, architecture, or planning courses.

Courses covered and number of scholarships

The scheme covers three course groups and the scholarships are divided category-wise within those groups.

The guideline also states that if enough students do not apply in B.Arch or B.Plan, or if seats remain vacant there, those scholarships can be shifted to B.E. or B.Tech students. So the practical availability in engineering courses can increase if architecture or planning seats remain unfilled.

Scholarship amount and payment pattern

The financial support under this scheme depends on the basis on which the student is selected.

The scholarship is paid for all twelve months in a year, usually from July of the admission year to June of the next year. The guideline further states that payment is generally released in two half-yearly installments, semester-wise, and later installments depend on the student's academic performance.

The amount is transferred directly to the student's bank account through online payment mode, so bank details, Aadhaar linkage, and KYC compliance matter.

How selection and merit list are prepared

The merit list is prepared first on the basis of All India Rank in JEE Advanced. If enough eligible applications are not received from JEE Advanced candidates, then students with All India Rank in JEE Main are considered.

While applying online, students have to upload the JEE Main or JEE Advanced score card attested by the Head, Principal, Director, Registrar, or authorized college or institute authority where the student has taken admission.

If there is a tie, preference is given in this order:

1. Higher average percentage in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in Class 12.
2. Better language score in English or Hindi in Class 12.
3. Younger student in age if the tie still continues.

This makes the scheme more competitive than a simple income-based scholarship. Students should check whether they satisfy both the admission and rank-related conditions before applying.

How to apply online on the Har-Chhatravratti portal

1. Visit the official Har-Chhatravratti scholarship portal.
2. Use the New Registration option if you are applying for the first time on the portal.
3. Enter the Family ID under Parivar Pehchan Patra and select your name from the family member list.
4. Complete OTP verification.
5. Check the auto-fetched details carefully and fill the remaining required fields.
6. Select the Kalpana Chawla Chhatravratti Yojna scheme from the available list.
7. Upload the required documents, including the attested JEE score card and academic certificates.
8. Submit the application and keep your login credentials safely.
9. Follow up with the institute so that Level 1 verification is completed before the deadline.

The official SOP explains that scholarship processing moves through student submission, institute verification, nodal body verification, head office verification, and then DBT-based disbursal. Submission alone is not enough if verification remains pending.

Documents generally required for application

The official guideline and scholarship portal instructions indicate that applicants should be ready with the following records:

• Class 10 and Class 12 certificates and mark sheets.
• JEE Main or JEE Advanced score card, duly attested by the concerned college or institute authority.
• Enrolment certificate in the prescribed format, certified by the head or authorized authority of the college or institute.
• Certificate or undertaking in the prescribed format stating that the student is not availing any other scholarship.
• Bank account details with IFSC code.
• Aadhaar-linked and KYC-compliant bank account details.
• Self-attested copies of certificates from Class 10 onward.
• Haryana Residence Certificate where applicable.

Students studying outside Haryana but claiming Haryana domicile may also need additional records such as attendance certificate, fee structure copy, university certificate, proof of institute registration on NSP, and affiliation certificate, as mentioned in the official SOP.

Important conditions for continuation of scholarship

Getting selected once does not guarantee full continuation of the scholarship through later installments. The guideline sets clear academic conditions.

• The student must maintain at least 60% marks in each semester for continuation.
• If the university uses SGPA, SPI, or another index, percentage conversion is done according to the approved university formula.
• If a conversion formula is not available, the guideline says percentage will be derived by scaling down the SGPA or SPI by 10%.
• Candidates with compartment or re-appear in a semester are not considered for further installments.
• If marks fall below 60% in any semester, future installments are discontinued.
• Students clearing re-appear in supplementary examinations are still not considered for continuation under the scheme.

This is one of the most important rules to understand before applying. The scheme supports continuation, but only if the student keeps meeting the academic standard every semester.

Cases where a student may become ineligible

The official rules also list situations where a student should not expect eligibility or continuation.

• Students studying privately, through correspondence, distance mode, or in unrecognized institutions are not eligible.
• Students already receiving another scholarship are not entitled under this scheme.
• Applications submitted outside the online portal are not entertained.
• Incomplete or non-submitted forms can be rejected.
• Students involved in indiscipline or unfair means can face cancellation.
• If a scholarship is obtained on the basis of false information, it can be cancelled and the amount can be recovered.

There is also a rule on change of institute. A change or re-admission within the same academic year and same semester may be acceptable if the student continues in the same stream, but change in the next academic year or change of stream can invalidate the offer.

What applicants should do before the deadline

If you are planning to apply, do not treat this as a simple form-fill exercise. First check whether your marks, course, and JEE rank basis fit the official scheme conditions. Then verify that your Parivar Pehchan Patra details, Aadhaar-linked bank account, and institute documents are all in order.

It is also wise to keep scanned copies readable and clear, because the official SOP specifically warns that poor-quality uploads can create problems during verification. After submission, follow up with your institute to ensure your application is approved at Level 1 before the deadline passes.

In practical terms, the safest approach is to complete registration and submission well before 24 April 2026 and then monitor your portal status regularly.

Official Links

• Har-Chhatravratti Scholarship Portal
• Kalpana Chawla Chhatravratti Yojna Guidelines PDF
• Official Advertisement PDF
• Directorate of Science and Technology, Haryana