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Schemes for welfare of School Children belonging to BPL and BC(A) families: Monthly Stipend for BPL Students(WCBPLS)

Cash
Eligibility
The applicant should belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
Region
Haryana
Award
Cash
By Expertie Editorial Team · Expertie editorial desk

Overview

About WCBPLS

This is a Haryana state scheme run by the School Education Department, Government of Haryana. It sits under an umbrella programme for the welfare of school children from Below Poverty Line (BPL) and Backward Class (A) families, and this component covers the monthly stipend paid to BPL students.

The benefit is cash. A monthly stipend is paid to eligible students, with the amount set by class level. The aim is to ease the everyday cost of schooling so that children from BPL families stay enrolled and continue their studies.

It is meant for students in classes 1 to 12 who study in Haryana Government schools and belong to BPL families. Detailed stipend rates, attendance conditions and the application route are listed in the eligibility and benefits sections below.

Sources: myScheme - Monthly Stipend for BPL Students (School Education Department, Haryana) · School Education Department, Haryana - Scholarship Scheme for welfare of School Children belonging to BPL and BC(A) families (order dated 02-03-2009) · YouthPower India - Schemes for welfare of School Children belonging to BPL and BC(A) families: Monthly Stipend for BPL Students

Who runs it

Provider

School Education Department, Haryana

State / UT Government

School Education Department · School Education Department, Haryana

At a glance

Key details

LevelState/ UT
Scheme type
CategoryEducation & Learning
BeneficiariesIndividual
Benefit typeCash
Application modeOffline

Calendar

Important dates

Across all open application cycles.

Important dates by cycle
CycleStageDate
CurrentApplications open2009-03-09

Who can apply

Eligibility criteria

The applicant should belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
The applicant should be a student From Classes 1 to 12.
The applicant should be enrolled in a Haryana Government school.
The applicant should maintain at least 50% attendance to continue receiving benefits.
The applicant should have an active bank account for stipend transfer.

Who cannot apply

Exclusions

  • The applicant who does not maintain 50% attendance will not receive the next instalment.
  • The applicant not studying in a Haryana Government school is ineligible.

What you get

Award & benefits

  • A. For Girl Students: Class 1 to 5: ₹150/- per month
  • Class 6 to 8: ₹200/- per month
  • Class 9 to 12: ₹300/- per month
  • Class 11 to 12 (Science Students only): ₹400/- per month
  • A. For Boy Students: Class 1 to 5: ₹75/- per month
  • Class 6 to 8: ₹100/- per month
  • Class 9 to 12: ₹150/- per month
  • Class 11 to 12 (Science Students only): ₹200/- per month
  • Mode of Disbursement: Direct transfer to students' bank accounts.
  • Frequency of Disbursement: Expected Time of Disbursement: Funds to be transferred at the beginning of each quarter.
  • Validity: Applicable for the duration of the academic session.
  • Attendance criteria: Minimum 50% attendance required for next installment

What to prepare

Documents required

Proof of BPL Category (Certificate issued by a competent authority)
School Enrollment Certificate
Attendance Record (For stipend continuation)
Bank Account Details (For Direct Benefit Transfer)
Parent/Guardian Identity Proof (For account verification)
Any other documents as required

Step by step

How to apply

  1. 1
    Apply offline

    See the official links below for the application portal.

Questions

WCBPLS – 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.

Written by

Expertie Editorial Team

Expertie editorial desk

Published 8 Jul 2026 Last updated 8 Jul 2026verified data

Sources & References

  1. 1.myScheme (MeitY, Government of India) official-site· accessed 2026-07-08