Haryana BPL Students Monthly Stipend 2026: ₹75–₹200/Month for Classes 1–8, Eligibility & Apply

What is the BPL Students Monthly Stipend scheme?

The Monthly Stipend for BPL Students, run by the Directorate of Elementary Education, Government of Haryana, gives children from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families studying in Classes 1 to 8 in government schools a monthly stipend of ₹75 to ₹200. It is meant for children whose parents are economically weak, so that no child drops out of school for want of money. The stipend is sent every quarter directly into a bank account opened by the school in the mother’s name.

The scheme began for Scheduled Caste (SC) children in 2008-09 and was extended to BC(A) and BPL children the very next year. Its aim is to reduce the school dropout rate — to keep young children in school. In the Annual Plan 2012-13, a budget of ₹27 crore was approved for the BPL stipend.

Scheme at a glance

Detail	Information
Scheme name	Monthly Stipend for BPL Students
State	Haryana
Department	Directorate of Elementary Education, Government of Haryana
Benefit	Monthly stipend ₹75–₹200 (by class and gender)
Beneficiaries	BPL-family children studying in Classes 1–8 in Haryana government schools
Payment	For 12 months a year; paid quarterly (4 instalments) directly into the bank account (DBT)
How to apply	Offline — through the head of the child’s school
Application window	March–April (start of the new academic session)
Fee	₹0 (no charge)
Money goes to	Bank account opened by the school in the mother’s name

How much stipend do you get — by class and gender

The stipend depends on the child’s class and gender. It is paid for 12 months, but disbursed quarterly in one lump sum:

Class	Boys (per month)	Girls (per month)
Classes 1–5	₹75	₹150
Classes 6–8	₹100	₹200

That means a boy in Classes 1–5 gets ₹900 a year and a girl gets ₹1,800 a year; a boy in Classes 6–8 gets ₹1,200 a year and a girl gets ₹2,400 a year. Girls get double the boys’ stipend so that special attention is paid to girls’ education and they do not drop out of school.

A cautionary note on the amount: One source (rojgarfind) shows the Class 1–5 boys’ amount as ₹50 in one table, but the same source’s own article says ₹75. ₹75 is the correct amount — confirmed by the Directorate of Elementary Education’s official document and four or more other sources; the ₹50 is an error in that source’s table. Similarly, a 2010 news article mentions ₹100 for boys in Classes 1–5 — that was the SC scheme’s rate at the time, not the BPL rate. The BPL rates are ₹75/₹150 (Classes 1–5) and ₹100/₹200 (Classes 6–8).

Who is eligible — eligibility conditions

All of the following conditions must be met for the BPL Students Monthly Stipend:

Condition	Detail
Category	The child must belong to a BPL (Below Poverty Line) family — BPL status must be recorded in the BPL ration card / Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID)
Class	Studying in Classes 1 to 8 in a Haryana government school as a regular student
Domicile	Must be a resident of Haryana
Attendance	The child must attend school regularly — the stipend is paid on the basis of attendance

Note: This scheme is only for government school children. BPL children studying in private schools are not eligible.

Who is not eligible

• Children studying in a private school.
• Children in Class 9 or above (a separate scheme exists for them — see below).
• Children whose family does not fall in the BPL category.
• Children who do not attend school regularly.

A separate scheme for BPL students in Classes 9–12

BPL students in Classes 9 to 12 are covered by a separate monthly stipend scheme run by the Directorate of Secondary Education. It is different from the Classes 1–8 scheme — its rates and process may differ. Parents of Class 9–12 BPL students should confirm the current rates and process with the school head or the District Education Officer (DEO), because this article gives only the verified rates for Classes 1–8.

BPL vs BC-A stipend — understand the difference

Haryana runs three separate monthly stipend schemes for school children, and this causes confusion. Their comparison is given below:

Point	BPL Students Stipend (this article)	BC-A Students Stipend	SC Students Stipend
For whom	BPL families’ children	BC-A category children	Scheduled Caste (SC) children
Classes	Classes 1–8	Classes 1–8	Classes 1–12
Amount (1–5)	Boys ₹75; Girls ₹150	Boys ₹75; Girls ₹150	Different rates (SC scheme)
Amount (6–8)	Boys ₹100; Girls ₹200	Boys ₹100; Girls ₹200	Different rates (SC scheme)
Department	Directorate of Elementary Education	Directorate of Elementary Education	Elementary / Secondary Education Directorates

The BPL and BC-A rates are identical, but they are separate schemes — a child can take the benefit only under his or her own category. The SC students’ stipend is a separate scheme with different rates. Post-matric scholarships (after Class 11) are entirely different — see their separate guides.

Documents required

Keep these documents ready — they are given to the school:

Document	For / note
Aadhaar card (of the child)	Identity and DBT; must be linked to the bank account
BPL proof — BPL ration card / Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID)	To prove BPL status; BPL status must be recorded in the Family ID
Mark sheet of the previous examination	Proof of passing the previous class
Bank account details	Account opened by the school in the mother’s name; account number and IFSC
Passport-size photo (of the child)	For the school’s records
Mobile number	Parents’ mobile number — for contact from the school

Note: The final list of documents will be the one the school / Education Department asks for. Confirm the list with your child’s school before the session starts.

How to apply — through the school

This scheme is not applied for on an online portal — it works through the school. The process is:

1. Contact the school: At the start of the new academic session (March–April), meet your child’s school head / class teacher and get the child’s name enrolled for the BPL stipend.
2. Submit documents: Give the school the child’s Aadhaar card, BPL proof (BPL ration card / Family ID) and the previous exam’s mark sheet.
3. Bank account: The school opens a zero-balance bank account in the mother’s name — there is no charge for this. If an account is already open, give its details to the school.
4. Verification by the school: The school verifies the child’s BPL status, class and attendance, and sends the name to the Education Department.
5. Stipend starts: Once the name is approved, the stipend starts coming to the mother’s bank account every quarter.

Important: Parents do not need to fill any form on a website. If anyone demands money for filling an online form in the name of this scheme, it may be a fraud — inform the school or the District Education Officer immediately.

How the money is paid

The stipend is sent directly to the bank account (DBT) — one instalment every quarter, that is 4 times a year. The account is opened by the school in the mother’s name, so that the money reaches the family directly. The account is opened at zero balance and carries no operating charges. If the stipend does not arrive on time, ask the school first — the school checks the payment status with the department.

How to check the stipend status

1. First ask your child’s school head / class teacher — the school holds the list of beneficiaries and the payment information.
2. If the school cannot give the information, contact your district’s District Education Officer (DEO) / District Elementary Education Officer (DEEO).
3. You can also check the bank passbook / bank app to see whether the quarterly instalment has arrived.

Common mistakes in the application

• BPL status not updated in the Family ID — BPL status is verified from the Family ID / BPL ration card, so get the BPL status updated in the Family ID before the session starts.
• Bank account not linked to Aadhaar — the stipend comes by DBT, so the mother’s account must be active, KYC-complete and Aadhaar-linked.
• Missing the March–April window — enrolment happens at the start of the new session; contacting the school late may mean missing that year’s stipend.
• Applying under the wrong scheme — BPL, BC-A and SC are three separate schemes; take the benefit only under your own category. Classes 9–12 have a separate scheme.
• Paying an agent — there is no fee for this scheme and no online form to fill; anyone demanding money is likely committing fraud.

Frequently asked questions

1. How much monthly stipend do BPL students get in Haryana?

In Classes 1–5, boys get ₹75 and girls get ₹150 per month; in Classes 6–8, boys get ₹100 and girls get ₹200 per month. The amount is paid for 12 months and comes to the bank account every quarter.

2. Who is eligible for the BPL Students Monthly Stipend?

A child from a BPL family studying in Classes 1–8 in a Haryana government school is eligible. The child must attend school regularly.

3. Where do I apply for the BPL Students Monthly Stipend?

There is no online application — meet your child’s school head in March–April, get the name enrolled, and give the school the Aadhaar card, BPL proof and previous mark sheet.

4. Whose bank account does the BPL stipend money come into?

The money comes by DBT every quarter (4 times a year) into a bank account opened by the school in the mother’s name. The account is opened at zero balance.

5. Can BPL children in private schools also get this stipend?

No. This scheme is only for children in Haryana government schools.

6. How do BPL students in Classes 9–12 get the stipend?

BPL students in Classes 9–12 are covered by a separate monthly stipend scheme run by the Directorate of Secondary Education. Confirm its current rates and process with your school or the District Education Officer (DEO).

7. What is the difference between the BPL and BC-A students’ stipends?

The rates are identical (₹75/₹150 and ₹100/₹200), but they are separate schemes — the BPL stipend is for BPL families and the BC-A stipend is for the BC-A category. A child can take the benefit only under his or her own category.

Helpline and contact

• First contact: Your child’s school head / class teacher — contact the school first for all stipend-related questions.
• At district level: Contact your district’s District Education Officer (DEO) / District Elementary Education Officer (DEEO).
• Department: Directorate of Elementary Education, Haryana — Sector-5, Panchkula.
• Note: No separate toll-free helpline number has been issued for this scheme — the school and the DEO/DEEO office are the official contact points.

Official sources

• Directorate of Elementary Education, Haryana — Seven Years’ Achievements (BPL stipend rates and budget) — https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3b2ab001909a8a6f04b51920306046ce5/uploads/2021/05/2021051327.pdf
• National Scholarship Portal (NSP) — Monthly Stipend for BPL students (Class 1 to 8), Haryana — https://scholarships.gov.in/
• Haryana Vidhan Sabha — Un-Starred Question No. 453 (BPL/BC-A monthly stipend, Classes 1–12) — https://haryanaassembly.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/newquestions/Un-StarredquestionNo.453.pdf
• UIDAI — Section 7 notifications of States (BPL stipend Classes 1–8 and 9–12 as separate notifications) — https://uidai.gov.in/images/resource/section7StateGovtnotifications.pdf

Disclaimer: The information in this article was checked from public sources on 8 November 2026 — the rates and budget from the Directorate of Elementary Education’s official document, eligibility and process from the National Scholarship Portal and departmental details. The amount, eligibility and process of the scheme can change — please confirm the current rules with your child’s school in the new session. The Classes 9–12 BPL stipend rates are not given in this article, because they fall under a separate scheme and could not be verified at the time of publication.