📌 Overview & Notification Details
Chhattisgarh Sarkar ne National Scholarship Portal (NSP) ke through CG Scholarship 2026-27 launch ki hai. Ye scholarship state ke meritorious aur economically weaker students ko financial support dene ke liye design ki gayi hai. Notification officially 1 July 2026 ko release hui thi aur online application 30 September 2026 tak chalti hai. Is guide mein hum aapko poora process, eligibility, amount, required documents aur apply karne ka step‑by‑step method batayenge – sab kuch Hinglish mein, taaki aap asaani se samajh sakein.
📋 Summary Highlights Table
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Name | CG Scholarship 2026-27 |
| Conducting Body | National Scholarship Portal (NSP) in collaboration with Govt. of Chhattisgarh |
| Eligibility | CG domicile, minimum 10th pass, merit & financial criteria |
| Scholarship Amount | ₹10,000 per annum (subject to yearly review) |
| Application Mode | Online only (NSP portal) |
| Application Start | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 September 2026 |
| Number of Scholarships | ~12,000 (approx.) |
🔢 Vacancy & Post Breakdown Table
| Category | Number of Scholarships |
|---|---|
| General Merit (Class 10th & 12th) | 4,000 |
| SC/ST/OBC Merit | 3,500 |
| Minority & Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 2,000 |
| Girl Child Scholarship (Class 10th‑12th) | 1,500 |
| Higher Education (Graduate & Post‑Graduate) | 1,000 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria (Age Limit, Relaxation Table, Education Qualification)
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Domicile | Candidate must be a permanent resident of Chhattisgarh (as per CG domicile certificate) |
| Age Limit | Maximum 25 years as on 1 July 2026 (relaxations applicable – see below) |
| Educational Qualification |
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| Academic Performance | Minimum 60% aggregate in the qualifying exam (55% for SC/ST/OBC) |
Relaxation Table
| Category | Age Relaxation | Additional Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST | +3 years | Minimum 55% marks |
| OBC | +2 years | Minimum 55% marks |
| Physically Handicapped (PH) | +5 years | Certificate from Govt. authority |
| Girl Child (Class 10‑12) | +2 years | Must be unmarried |
💳 Application Fees & Payment Methods Table
| Application Type | Fee (₹) | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Online Application (NSP) | Nil (Free) | Direct online submission – no payment required |
| Offline (if any) | — | — |
📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern Breakdown
CG Scholarship ke liye koi written exam ya interview nahi hota. Selection sirf merit‑based document verification par hoti hai. Process ka flow kuch is tarah hai:
- Online Application Submission – candidate apni details aur documents upload karta hai.
- Document Verification – NSP team uploaded documents (marksheet, domicile, income certificate) ko verify karti hai.
- Merit List Generation – eligible candidates ko merit list mein rank diya jata hai based on marks and category.
- Sanction Letter – shortlisted candidates ko scholarship sanction letter email aur portal par milta hai.
- Disbursement – scholarship amount directly bank account (as per bank details given in application) mein transfer hoti hai.
Koi written test ya interview nahi hone ki wajah se, sabhi eligible candidates ko equal chance milta hai.
🚀 Step‑by‑Step How to Apply Online
Yeh step‑by‑step guide aapko NSP portal par scholarship ke liye apply karne mein help karegi:
- Visit Official NSP Portal – https://scholarships.gov.in
- Register / Login – Agar pehle se account nahi hai to "New User Registration" par click karein. Required details: Name, Mobile No., Email, DOB, and a strong password.
- Profile Complete Karein – Login ke baad "My Profile" section mein apna personal, academic aur family details fill karein.
- Scholarship Search – Dashboard par "Search Scholarship" button dabayein, filter "State: Chhattisgarh" aur "Year: 2026‑27" select karein. "CG Scholarship 2026‑27" ko select karein.
- Apply Button – Scholarship detail page par "Apply Now" par click karein.
- Document Upload – Required documents (marksheet, domicile certificate, income certificate, bank passbook, passport size photo) ko PDF/JPEG format (max 2 MB each) mein upload karein.
- Review & Submit – Sabhi entered information ko double‑check karein. "Submit Application" par click karte hi aapko ek Application Reference Number (ARN) mil jayega.
- Print Confirmation – ARN aur application summary ko PDF ya hard copy mein save/print kar lein for future reference.
- Track Status – Portal ke "My Applications" section se aap apni application ka status (Submitted, Under Review, Approved) dekh sakte hain.
Note: Application submit karne ke baad koi bhi changes karne ke liye "Edit Application" option sirf 7 din tak available hota hai.
📂 Required Documents Checklist
| Sr. No. | Document | Format & Size | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Passport Size Photograph | JPEG/PNG, 200KB‑500KB | White background, recent (last 6 months) |
| 2 | Class 10th / 12th / Graduation Marksheet | PDF, max 2 MB | Original & certified copy |
| 3 | CG Domicile Certificate | PDF, max 2 MB | Government issued |
| 4 | Income Certificate (BPL/SECC) | PDF, max 2 MB | Annual family income < ₹2,00,000 for EWS |
| 5 | Bank Passbook / Cancelled Cheque | PDF, max 2 MB | Bank account in applicant's name |
| 6 | Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/PH) | PDF, max 2 MB | Applicable only if claiming reservation |
| 7 | Parent/Guardian Consent Letter | PDF, max 2 MB | For minor applicants (under 18) |
Sabhi documents clear, readable aur size limit ke andar hone chahiye, warna application reject ho sakti hai.