SCERT Uttarakhand Scholarship Portal: Do you study in a government school in Uttarakhand? Or does your child? Then there is one website you should know about: scholarshipscert.uk.gov.in. This is the SCERT Uttarakhand scholarship portal. Earlier, many families had to depend on school notices and offline forms. Now the process is online. In this post, I explain the portal in simple words. You will learn which scholarships are available, how much money students get, who can apply, and how to check the result.
What Is the SCERT Uttarakhand Scholarship Portal?
SCERT stands for State Council of Educational Research and Training. It is the state body that conducts scholarship exams for school students in Uttarakhand.
On 15 April 2026, SCERT launched a new scholarship portal. The Education Minister, Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat, opened it. From that day, the scholarship application process became fully online. The portal was built with the help of ITDA Uttarakhand.
The idea is simple. Students, parents, teachers and officers can see everything in one place. This includes application status, exam centres, exam dates and other notices.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Portal name | SCERT Uttarakhand Scholarship Portal |
| Website | scholarshipscert.uk.gov.in |
| Run by | SCERT Uttarakhand, School Education Department |
| Launched on | 15 April 2026 |
| Mode | Online |
| Fee | No application fee and no exam fee for the Medhavi Chhatra scholarship |
Which Scholarships Are Handled by SCERT?
SCERT’s scholarship cell conducts exams for two groups of students.
- Class 6 and Class 9: Mukhyamantri Medhavi Chhatra Protsahan Scholarship exam
- Class 8: NMMSS (National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship), Dr. Shivanand Nautiyal Scholarship (SNSS) and Shridev Suman Scholarship (SSSS)
Most families search for the Medhavi Chhatra scholarship, so let us start there.
Medhavi Chhatra Protsahan Scholarship: Amount for Class 6 to 12
This is a state scholarship for bright students. The money is paid every month. It is given for one year for each class.
| Class | Monthly Scholarship | How Students Are Selected |
|---|---|---|
| Class 6 | 600 | SCERT exam (top 10% of students) |
| Class 7 | 700 | Continues after Class 6 selection |
| Class 8 | 800 | Continues after selection |
| Class 9 and 10 | 900 | SCERT exam for Class 9 (top 10% of students) |
| Class 11 and 12 | 1,200 | No exam. Based on Class 10 board marks |
The money goes straight into the student’s Aadhaar-linked bank account. This is called Direct Benefit Transfer, or DBT.
How Does the Selection Work?
The selection is different for different classes.
Class 6 and Class 9: SCERT holds a written exam. It has two papers. The first is the Mental Ability Test. The second is the Scholastic Aptitude Test. Both papers have multiple choice questions. Only the top 10% of students who appear in the exam get the scholarship.
Class 11: There is no exam. If a student scored 80% or more in the Uttarakhand Board Class 10 exam, the department selects the student directly. The student must study in a government or government-aided school.
What About the Class 8 Scholarships?
Class 8 students can also take part in scholarship exams through SCERT. These are NMMSS, SNSS and SSSS.
NMMSS is a central government scheme. Selected students get 1,000 per month from Class 9 to Class 12. Students must be in Class 8 in a government, local body or government-aided school in Uttarakhand. The number of seats is limited. In recent years, the state quota has been around 1,000 to 1,500 students, and it changes from year to year.
For SNSS and SSSS, please read the notice on the portal for the exact amount and rules. The dates for the next Class 8 exam are not confirmed yet, so keep checking the portal and your school notice board.
Who Can Apply? (Eligibility)
For the Medhavi Chhatra scholarship, these are the main rules:
- The student must study in a government school or a government-aided school in Uttarakhand.
- Central schools and residential schools are not included.
- For Class 6, the student must have passed Class 5 as a regular student of the school.
- For Class 9, the student must have passed Class 8 as a regular student of the school.
- There is no income limit. Parents can earn any amount.
- A student cannot take two state scholarships at the same time.
After selection, the student must keep up the studies. The student needs 75% attendance. The marks needed are 60% in Class 6, 7 and 9, and 75% in Class 11. SC and ST students get a 5% relaxation in both attendance and marks.
Documents You Need
Keep these papers ready before you go to school:
- One passport-size photo
- Aadhaar card
- Marksheet of the last class passed (Class 5 or Class 8)
- Admission letter or bonafide certificate of the current class
- Bank passbook or account details. The account must be linked with Aadhaar
- Caste certificate, if you belong to SC or ST
- Disability certificate, if it applies to you
How to Apply: Step by Step
Most guides say that the school fills in the application, not the student alone. The school uses its own login on the portal. Here is how it usually works:
- Talk to your class teacher or headmaster when the exam notice comes out.
- Give the school your details and all the documents.
- The school enters your information on scholarshipscert.uk.gov.in and uploads your documents.
- Ask to see what was entered. Check your name, date of birth and bank details carefully.
- If there is any mistake, ask the school to correct it.
- The school submits the application online.
- Your form is then checked by the school, the Block Education Officer, the district office and SCERT.
Some websites say that students or parents also need to register on the portal. The portal is new, so this may change. Please follow the instructions on the portal homepage and the advice of your school.
How to Check the Result
Results are shown on the same portal. Follow these steps:
- Open scholarshipscert.uk.gov.in.
- Click on the View Result option.
- Enter your roll number and date of birth.
- Check your result on the screen and save a copy.
Your roll number is printed on your admit card. So keep the admit card safe.
A Simple Example
This is a made-up example to help you understand. Riya studies in Class 8 in a government school in Pauri Garhwal. She wants the Class 9 scholarship. So she gives her marksheet, Aadhaar copy, photo and bank details to her school. The school enters everything on the portal. Riya looks at the printout and finds that her surname has a spelling mistake. The school fixes it before submitting. Riya then writes the SCERT exam. She finishes in the top 10%, so she gets ₹900 every month in her bank account for the year.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Bank account not linked with Aadhaar
- Name or date of birth that does not match the marksheet
- Missing the school’s own deadline. This is often earlier than the portal deadline
- Not checking the details entered by the school
- Using the wrong website. The Social Welfare Department has a different portal, escholarship.uk.gov.in. It is for SC, ST, OBC and minority scholarships, not for SCERT scholarships
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official website of the SCERT Uttarakhand scholarship portal?
The official website is scholarshipscert.uk.gov.in. The main SCERT website is scert.uk.gov.in.
Do I need to pay any fee to apply?
No. There is no application fee and no exam fee for the Medhavi Chhatra Protsahan scholarship.
Is there an income limit?
No. This scheme does not have any income limit for parents or guardians.
Do Class 11 students need to give an exam?
No. Class 11 students are selected on the basis of their Class 10 board marks. They need at least 80%.
Can private school students apply?
No. This scheme is only for students of government and government-aided schools.
How can I check my scholarship result?
Go to the portal and use the View Result option. You need your roll number and date of birth.
Can I get this scholarship along with another state scholarship?
No. A student cannot take two state scholarships together.
Who fills the application form, the student or the school?
Most sources say the school fills and submits the form using its School Login. Students give their details and documents to the school. Since the portal is new, please confirm the process with your school.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| SCERT Scholarship Portal | scholarshipscert.uk.gov.in |
| SCERT Uttarakhand | scert.uk.gov.in |
| School Education Department | schooleducation.uk.gov.in |
| More scholarships | ScholarshipsX |
Dates and rules can change every year. Please check the latest notice on the official portal before you apply.
Conclusion
The SCERT Uttarakhand Scholarship Portal makes it easier for government school students to find scholarships, exam dates and results in one place. The Medhavi Chhatra scholarship gives Rs. 600 to Rs. 1,200 every month, with no fee and no income limit. Keep your documents ready, check the details your school enters, and watch scholarshipscert.uk.gov.in for new notices. Share this post with parents and students who may need it.
