Uttarakhand Sanskrit Chhatr Pratibha Samman Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The Uttarakhand Sanskrit Chhatr Pratibha Samman Yojana, also known as the Uttarakhand Sanskrit Student Talent Honour Scheme, is a focused state-level initiative implemented by the Uttarakhand Sanskrit Academy, Haridwar, under the Department of Sanskrit Education, Government of Uttarakhand. Its primary purpose is to recognise and reward academic excellence in Sanskrit, thereby encouraging students to deepen their engagement with the language and pursue higher studies in it.

Under the scheme, students who secure the first, second, or third positions in Sanskrit across multiple levels of education receive cash awards of ₹5,100, ₹4,100, and ₹3,100 respectively, along with a certificate of honour. The covered examinations include High School and Intermediate under the Uttarakhand Vidyalaya Shiksha Parishad, Purva Madhyama and Uttar Madhyama under the Uttarakhand Sanskrit Shiksha Parishad, Shastri and Acharya examinations conducted by institutions such as Uttarakhand Sanskrit University, Haridwar and the Central Sanskrit University campus at Devprayag, as well as graduate and postgraduate programmes based on performance in the Sanskrit subject.

The Academy identifies eligible students by corresponding with the secretaries of the relevant boards for High School and Intermediate results and with the examination controllers or registrars of universities for graduate and postgraduate levels. A formal honour ceremony is organised, payment is made by cheque, and recipients are also presented with a certificate of appreciation.

During the International Sanskrit Conference held in Haridwar in December 2025, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami highlighted the Uttarakhand government's efforts to promote and strengthen Sanskrit education in the state. He stated that under the Sanskrit Chhatra Pratibha Samman Yojana, students securing the highest marks in Sanskrit in the High School and Intermediate examinations are honoured based on merit, with ₹5,100 for first position, ₹4,100 for second position, and ₹3,100 for third position. The government is also promoting Sanskrit through scholarships, academic and research initiatives, and the development of model Sanskrit villages across Uttarakhand.

Scheme Benefits

Top three rankers in Sanskrit at the covered levels receive:

• First place: ₹5,100
• Second place: ₹4,100
• Third place: ₹3,100
• Formal recognition of meritorious Sanskrit students.
• Selection based on Sanskrit marks at the applicable examination level.
• A certificate of honour is also presented.

Eligibility Requirements

To avail the benefit of the Uttarakhand Sanskrit Chhatr Pratibha Samman Scheme, students who secure first, second, or third position based on marks obtained in the Sanskrit subject in any of the following examinations or levels are eligible:

• High School Examination (Uttarakhand Vidyalaya Shiksha Parishad)
• Intermediate Examination (Uttarakhand Vidyalaya Shiksha Parishad)
• Purva Madhyama Examination (Uttarakhand Sanskrit Shiksha Parishad)
• Uttar Madhyama Examination (Uttarakhand Sanskrit Shiksha Parishad)
• Shastri and Acharya examinations (Uttarakhand Sanskrit University, Haridwar and Central Sanskrit University, campus Devprayag and similar institutions)
• Graduate and postgraduate classes of higher education institutions (based on marks in Sanskrit subject)

Required Documents

Students should keep the following records available in case the concerned institution or Academy requires verification:

• Sanskrit examination marksheet
• Relevant examination certificate
• School, college or university identity proof
• Institutional record confirming the student's examination
• Bank/payment details, if requested by the concerned authority
• Any additional verification document requested by the Academy or educational institution

Steps to Apply

• The Uttarakhand Sanskrit Academy corresponds with the Secretary of the relevant Board to obtain the names of students who scored the highest marks in Sanskrit in the High School and Intermediate examinations of the concerned session.
• The Academy similarly corresponds with the Examination Controller or Registrar of the relevant university to obtain the list of students who secured first, second and third positions in Sanskrit at the graduate and postgraduate levels.
• Eligible students are identified from these official lists.
• An honour ceremony is organised, payment is made by cheque, and recipients are presented with a certificate of appreciation.

Relevant Links

• Uttarakhand Sanskrit Chhatr Pratibha Samman Yojana Information
• Uttarakhand Sanskrit Sansthan Portal
• Directorate Of Sanskrit Education Uttarakhand Portal

Contact Information

• Directorate Of Sanskrit Education Uttarakhand Helpline Number: +91 94103 07641
• Email I.D.: ssnuk2011[at]gmail[dot]com