The Meghalaya Tribal Studentsā Book Grant (Post-Matric Education)
About This Scheme
"The Meghalaya Tribal Studentsā Book Grant (Post-Matric Education)" scheme was launched by the Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Meghalaya. Through this scheme, financial assistance is provided to the meritorious tribal students for the purchase of books for their studies. The student should be enrolled in a recognized institution in India.
Eligibility
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya. 1. The applicant should be a student. 1. The applicant should belong to the Khasi-Jaintia or Garo Community or as decided by the state government from time to time. 1. The applicant should have secured at least 60% marks in aggregate in the preceding examination conducted by the Board/University. 1. The courses of study should be a regular course other than technical or vocational course. 1. The course should be pursued by a recognized institution in India. 1. The applicant should not be employed in any capacity under the Government.
Benefits
The amount of grant per student per academic course will be as follows: - Class 11th - 12th (Arts & Commerce): ā¹500/- - Class 11th - 12th (Science): ā¹700/- - Degree Arts (Pass): ā¹600/- - Degree Arts (Honours): ā¹750/- - Degree Science (Pass): ā¹900/- - Degree Science (Honours): ā¹1000/- - Post-Graduate Course (Arts & Commerce): ā¹900/- - Post Graduate Course (Science): ā¹1200/- - Research studies for (Ph.D. M.Phil, or M.Lit.): ā¹1500/- NOTE: A student receiving a book grant from the Government for a particular course of study, if changes the course of study will not be granted further grants. > Disbursement The grant to the selected candidates shall be paid through their parents/guardians or through the Instructions in which the candidates pursue their studies.
How to Apply
Where This Comes From
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