The Haryana Government’s Punjabi Language Scholarship Scheme (PLSS) gives a scholarship to students who have secured merit in the Punjabi subject. The scheme was introduced in the year 2005-2006 under Education Encouragement for Excellence (EEE). Students of Classes IX and X get Rs 50 per month and students of Classes XI and XII get Rs 75 per month. The most important feature of this scheme is that the student does not have to apply at all — selection happens automatically from school records, and the scholarship is sent directly to the student’s bank account (DBT). This guide explains the eligibility, benefit, full selection process, documents, status check and helpline — and wherever a fact could not be confirmed from official sources, that is stated clearly.
Scheme at a Glance
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scheme name | Punjabi Language Scholarship Scheme (PLSS) |
| Started | Year 2005-2006 |
| State / level | Haryana / State scheme |
| Nodal department | School Education Department, Haryana |
| Implementing agency | Department of Education, Haryana |
| Who it is for | Students who secured merit in the Punjabi subject in the Class 8th or 10th examination of the Haryana Board |
| Benefit | Cash scholarship — directly to the bank account through DBT, every month |
| Amount | Classes IX–X: Rs 50 per month; Classes XI–XII: Rs 75 per month |
| Scholarships | Total 60 — 30 on the basis of Class 8th, 30 on the basis of Class 10th (as per the department document) |
| Application | No separate application — automatic selection from school records |
| Application fee | No fee |
| Last date | No last date for students |
The scheme runs under Education Encouragement for Excellence (EEE) — “encouragement for excellence in education”. It has two objectives: to encourage meritorious students, and to promote the Punjabi language in the state. Punjabi has been declared the Second Language of Haryana, and that is why a separate scholarship was created for students who perform well in the Punjabi subject. The scheme has been running since 2005-2006 — more than twenty years — and according to the department’s old document, 60 students were to be given this scholarship in 2010-11.
How Much Scholarship You Get
As per myScheme, the scholarship amount depends on the class the student is currently studying in:
| Class | Monthly amount | Annual amount (calculated) |
|---|---|---|
| Classes IX and X | Rs 50 per month | Rs 600 (Rs 50 × 12) |
| Classes XI and XII | Rs 75 per month | Rs 900 (Rs 75 × 12) |
The annual amounts are calculated — myScheme gives only the monthly figures. The scholarship is sent every month directly to the bank account, and it continues in the next class on satisfactory performance. Note: these amounts are unchanged since 2005-06 — Rs 50 and Rs 75 per month. No enhancement has been found in any official source in twenty years, so the amount is small by today’s standards — but it is the scheme’s official benefit.
According to the department’s own document (the 2009-11 plan document, which myScheme links as the guideline), a total of 60 scholarships are given under this scheme — 30 on the basis of the Class 8th examination and 30 on the basis of the Class 10th examination. 60 scholarships were given in 2008-09, and 60 students were to be given the scholarship in 2010-11. The budget for this scheme in that year was Rs 0.90 lakh.
| Basis of selection | Scholarships | Classes in which the scholarship is paid |
|---|---|---|
| Merit in Punjabi in the Class 8th examination | 30 | Classes IX–X, Rs 50 per month |
| Merit in Punjabi in the Class 10th examination | 30 | Classes XI–XII, Rs 75 per month |
Note: the figure of 60 scholarships comes only from the 2009-11 plan document — the myScheme page gives no number. The current number may be different. Confirm it in writing from your school or the District Education Officer (DEO).
Who Is Eligible
myScheme lists only two eligibility conditions for this scheme. No income limit, no caste condition and no age limit is written anywhere:
- Merit in Punjabi: the student should have secured merit in the Punjabi subject in the Class 8th or Class 10th examination conducted by the Haryana Board of School Education, Bhiwani.
- Continue studying Punjabi: the student should continue studying the Punjabi subject in Class 9th and Class 11th — a student who does not study Punjabi in Class 9th or 11th will not remain eligible.
- No income limit: no family income limit is given on myScheme.
- No caste or category condition: no condition of caste, category or community is given.
- No age limit: no age limit is given.
This scheme is based on the examinations of the Haryana Board of School Education, Bhiwani — only this board is named in the eligibility conditions. The position of CBSE or other board students is not clear on myScheme. There is a separate Haryana Government scheme for CBSE school toppers — the CBSE Meritorious Incentive — and the difference is given below.
How to Apply — No Form to Fill
The student or parent does not have to fill any form for this scheme — neither online nor offline. Selection is done entirely on the basis of school records. The process given on myScheme is:
- Board results: the results of the Class 8th or 10th examination of the Haryana Board of School Education, Bhiwani are declared.
- Merit identified: the school identifies the students who secured merit in the Punjabi subject.
- Verification: the school head verifies the eligibility — including whether the student is studying Punjabi in Class 9th or 11th.
- List sent to the department: the school sends the list of selected students to the Department of Education, Haryana.
- DBT payment: the department sends the scholarship directly to the student’s bank account.
This scheme is NOT on the Har-Chhatravratti portal, NOT on NSP (National Scholarship Portal) and NOT on the Antyodaya SARAL portal — so there is no need to search for or fill its form on any of these portals. If any website or person asks for money to fill a form in the name of this scheme, it is fake — report it to your school head or the District Education Officer.
What should parents do? Actually nothing — just make sure that your child is studying the Punjabi subject in Class 9th or 11th, and that the child’s bank account is active and linked with Aadhaar, so that the DBT payment does not get stuck. If your child secured merit in Punjabi in Class 8th or 10th and still did not get the scholarship, ask the school head first — the selection list is sent by the school itself.
Documents Required
myScheme gives no document list for this scheme — because no application has to be filed. The list below is drawn from other Haryana scholarships — it is only for preparation; the list asked by the school is final:
- Marksheet of Class 8th or 10th — proof of merit in the Punjabi subject
- Bonafide certificate from the school or school ID card
- Student’s bank account — copy of the passbook (needed for DBT)
- Aadhaar card — it should be linked with the bank account
- Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP Family ID) — asked in most Haryana schemes, not clearly stated for this one
- Passport-size photograph
Pay special attention to the bank account: the scholarship comes through DBT, so the account should be in the student’s name and linked with Aadhaar. If the account is in a parent’s name or Aadhaar is not linked, the payment may get stuck — clarify this with the school beforehand.
When and How You Get the Money
The scholarship is sent every month directly to the student’s bank account. As per myScheme:
- Mode of payment: DBT — direct transfer to the bank account.
- Frequency: monthly.
- Amount: Rs 50 per month for Classes IX–X, Rs 75 per month for Classes XI–XII.
- Renewal: the scholarship continues in the next class on satisfactory performance — so a scholarship received in Class 9th can continue in Class 10th, and one in Class 11th can continue in Class 12th.
What “satisfactory performance” means — how many marks are needed in Punjabi, or whether the whole examination must be passed — is not written in myScheme or in the guideline. The school or the department decides this. If the scholarship was received for one year and stopped the next year, ask the school head for the reason.
How to Check Status
There is no online status portal for this scheme — not on myScheme, not on Har-Chhatravratti, and not on the department’s website. Selection happens at the school level, so there is only one way to know the status — ask your school head whether your list has been sent to the department, and when the payment will come. If the school does not respond, contact the District Education Officer (DEO) of your district. Whether the money has come to the bank account can also be checked from the bank passbook or SMS alerts.
Helpline and Contacts
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| First contact | Your school head or class teacher — selection and list information comes from here |
| District Education Officer (DEO) | DEO office of your district — if the school does not respond |
| Directorate of Secondary Education, Haryana | Shiksha Sadan, Plot 1/B, Sector 5, Panchkula – 134109; Phone: 0172-2560246; Email: [email protected] (as per the Directorate’s letters — re-confirm before contacting) |
| myScheme page | https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/eeepl |
Important Points to Note
- The figure of 60 scholarships is old: it comes only from the 2009-11 plan document; myScheme gives no number. The number in the current session may be different — confirm it in writing from the school or DEO.
- “Merit” is not defined: how many marks or which rank is needed — how many students are selected — is not clear on myScheme.
- The amount is unchanged since 2005-06: Rs 50/Rs 75 per month — no enhancement has been found in any official source in twenty years.
- No official document list: myScheme gives no list of documents — the list in this guide is modelled; the school’s list is final.
- No status portal: selection happens at the school level; there is no online tracking system.
- No fee, no timeline, no last date: there is no last date for students — so no date has been invented in this guide.
- Renewal condition is unclear: what “satisfactory performance” means is not written in myScheme or in the guideline.
- Haryana Board only: only the examinations of the Haryana Board of School Education, Bhiwani are written in the eligibility — the position of CBSE students is not clear.
- School type not stated: government, aided or private — which types of schools are covered is not written on myScheme.
- No fresh information for the 2026-27 session: no notice or date for this session has been found — selection happens every year after the board results.
- The guideline is old: the departmental guideline is a scanned 2009-11 plan document — it carries only the original 2005 rates; no newer guideline has been found.
- What happens on changing school or dropping Punjabi is not stated: continuing Punjabi in Class 9th/11th is necessary — if the student drops Punjabi, the scholarship may stop.
How It Differs from Other Scholarships
Haryana has several scholarships for school students — do not mix them up. The Punjabi Language Scholarship is given only for merit in the Punjabi subject; other schemes have different conditions. If you are not eligible for this scheme, also look at these: Monthly Stipend for BPL Students, LIG Post-Matric Scholarship and Minority Post-Matric Scholarship.
| Scheme | Who it is for | Benefit | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punjabi Language Scholarship (this scheme) | Merit in Punjabi in Haryana Board Class 8th/10th | Rs 50/Rs 75 per month | No application — selection by school |
| Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship (#67) | Government school, Classes VI–XII, first position in the preceding class | Rs 750/Rs 1,000 per year | No application — selection by school |
| CBSE Meritorious Incentive (#68) | CBSE Class 10th/12th state topper | Fee reimbursement, up to Rs 1,00,000 per year | Through the Har-Chhatravratti portal |
| Meritorious Incentive #12 | First position in college (UG/PG) | Incentive amount — full details in the guide | See the guide |
| NMMS | Classes IX–XII, national merit examination | Rs 12,000 per year | Selection through examination — English guide |
Note: the guides for the Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship (#67) and the CBSE Meritorious Incentive (#68) are published on the site — see the Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship guide and the CBSE Meritorious Incentive guide.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do I have to fill a form for this scheme?
No. Neither the student nor the parent has to fill any form — online or offline. Selection happens automatically from school records. The school sends the list of meritorious students to the Department of Education, and the scholarship comes directly to the bank account.
How much scholarship is given?
Students of Classes IX and X get Rs 50 per month (Rs 600 per year) and students of Classes XI and XII get Rs 75 per month (Rs 900 per year). The amount is sent every month through DBT to the bank account.
How many students get this scholarship?
According to the department’s 2009-11 document, a total of 60 scholarships are given — 30 on the basis of Class 8th and 30 on the basis of Class 10th. myScheme gives no number, so the current number may be different — confirm it from the school or DEO.
Are CBSE board students eligible?
myScheme names only the examinations of the Haryana Board of School Education, Bhiwani in the eligibility — the position of CBSE students is not clear. There is a separate Haryana Government scheme for CBSE Class 10th/12th state toppers (CBSE Meritorious Incentive) — see the comparison above.
How will the money come?
The scholarship is sent every month through DBT directly to the student’s bank account. The bank account should be in the student’s name and linked with Aadhaar. If the account is not linked with Aadhaar, the payment may get stuck.
For how long does the scholarship continue?
It continues in the next class on satisfactory performance — so a scholarship received in Class 9th can continue in Class 10th, and one in Class 11th can continue in Class 12th. But it is necessary to keep studying the Punjabi subject in Class 9th/11th.
Is there any income limit or caste condition?
No. myScheme gives no income limit, no caste condition and no age limit for this scheme. There are only two conditions — merit in Punjabi, and continuing to study Punjabi in Class 9th/11th.
What should I do if I secured merit but did not get the scholarship?
Ask your school head first — the selection list is sent by the school itself. If the school does not respond, contact the District Education Officer (DEO) of your district. Also check the bank account and Aadhaar linking, because the DBT payment depends on that.
Official Links
- myScheme page — myscheme.gov.in/schemes/eeepl
- Departmental guideline PDF (2009-11 plan document) — Guideline PDF
- Department of Education, Haryana — EEE scheme page — schooleducationharyana.gov.in
Disclaimer
This guide was prepared on 9 November 2026 on the basis of myScheme (slug eeepl) and the documents of the Department of Education, Haryana. The amount, eligibility or process may change — before selection or payment, confirm in writing from your school or the District Education Officer. This guide is for information only; in any dispute, the department’s official orders will be final.
