Scholarship
Maharishi Balmiki Chatravriti Yojana(MBCY)
Overview
About MBCY
Maharishi Balmiki Chatravriti Yojana is a state scholarship run by the Department of Education, Government of Himachal Pradesh. It supports female students of the Balmiki (Valmiki) community who are permanent residents of the state and have moved past school into higher study.
The award is a cash scholarship of ₹18,000 a year, meant for college-level studies and professional courses. Its stated aim is to promote education among female students of the Balmiki community, which the scheme describes as a socially and economically disadvantaged group in India.
Eligibility is set by the Himachal Pradesh Education Department: an applicant must be a girl, a permanent resident of the state, and from a Valmiki family. Applications are made online, and the current conditions, award value and documents required are listed on the scheme's official page.
Sources: Maharishi Balmiki Chatravriti Yojana – myScheme (Government of India) · Himachal Pradesh e-PASS – State Scholarship Portal
Who runs it
Provider
National Scholarship Portal
State / UT Government
Education Department, Himachal Pradesh · National Scholarship Portal
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Education & Learning, Women and Child |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Online |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Current | Applications open | 2002-03-25 |
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The applicant should be a permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh. | |
| The applicant should be a girl student. | |
| The applicant should belong to the Valmiki Family engaged in Unclean Occupation. | |
| The applicant should have been admitted to a matriculation course. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Scholarship of ₹ 18,000 per annum.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
MBCY – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.