To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be an Indian national
- be domiciled in Meghalaya
- belong the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community of the state
- be pursuing higher studies at the post-matric level from a recognised institution/university
- have passed Class 10 from a recognsied university or board of education
- have an annual parent(s)/guardian(s) income of not more than ₹2,50,000 from all sources
Note:-
- Candidates who, after passing one stage of education are studying in the same stage of education in different subjects i.e. I.Sc. after IA or B.Com. after a B.A. or M.A. degree in one subject after an M.A. degree in other subjects are ineligible.
- Candidates who, after having completed their educational career in one professional line continue professional studies in a different line e.g. LLB. After B.T./B.Ed. degree will not be eligible.
- The students pursuing part-time courses are ineligible for the scholarship.
- Applicants must not be availing any other scholarship/stipend for the same course from any other source.
The selected scholars will receive the following benefits:-
| Group | Courses | Hosteller (In ₹ per month) | Day Scholars (In ₹ per month) |
| Group 1 | a) Degree and Postgraduate level courses including M. Phil., Ph.D. and Postdoctoral research in Medicine (Allopathic, Indian and other recognized systems of medicines), Engineering, Technology, Planning, Architecture, Design, Fashion Technology, Agriculture, Veterinary & Allied Sciences, Management, Business Finance/Administration, Computer Science/ Applications.
b) Commercial Pilot License (including helicopter pilot and multiengine rating) course. c) Postgraduate Diploma courses in various branches of management & medicine. d) C.A./I.C.W.A./C.S./I.C.F.A. etc.e) M. Phil., Ph.D. and Post Doctoral Programmes (D. Litt., D.Sc. etc.) f) L.L.M. |
1,200 | 550 |
| Group 2 | a) Graduate/ Postgraduate courses leading to Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in areas like Pharmacy (B Pharma), Nursing (B.Nursing), LLB, BFS, other para-medical branches like rehabilitation, diagnostics, etc., Mass Communication, Hotel Management & Catering, Travel/Tourism/Hospitality Management, Interior Decoration, Nutrition & Dietetics, Commercial Art, Financial Services (e.g. Banking, Insurance, Taxation etc.) for which entrance qualification is minimum Sr. Secondary (Class 12)
b) Postgraduate courses that are not covered under Group-I (e.g. M.A./M.Sc./M.Com./ M. Ed./M. Pharma etc.) |
820 | 530 |
| Group 3 | All other courses leading to a graduate degree that is not covered under Group I & II (e.g. BA/BSc/B Com etc.) | 570 | 300 |
| Group 4 | All post-matriculation level non-degree courses for which entrance qualification is High School (Class 10), e.g. senior secondary certificate (Class 11 and 12); both general and vocational stream, ITI courses, 3-year diploma courses in polytechnics, etc. | 380 | 230 |
Note:- Commercial Pilot License Course (CPL) – CPL course is covered under Group ‘I’. The number of awards for CPL will be ₹10 per annum. The selection of 10 ST students for CPL course will be made through the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Application for CPL course will be invited through advertisement. Interested ST students may apply for selection for grant of scholarship for pursuing CPL course.
Additional Allowances for ST students with disabilities:-
a) Reader Allowance:-
| Level of Courses | Reader Allowance (₹ per month) |
| Group 1 and 2 | 240 |
| Group 3 | 200 |
| Group 4 | 160 |
b) Transport allowance of ₹160 per month for disabled students, if such students don’t;t reside in the hostel
c) Escort allowance of ₹160 per month for severely handicapped day scholar students with low extremity disability
d) Special Pay of ₹INR 160 per month
e) ₹240 per month towards extra coaching to mentally retarded and mentally ill students
Study Tour:- The study tour charges up to a maximum of ₹1,600, limited to the actual expenditure incurred will be paid to the student studying professional and technical courses.
Thesis Typing/Printing Charges:- Thesis typing/Printing charges up to a maximum of ₹1,600 will be paid to research scholars on the recommendation of the Head of the Institution.
Book Allowance for Students pursuing Correspondence/Distance Education Courses:- The students pursuing such courses are eligible for an annual allowance of ₹1,200 for essential/prescribed books besides reimbursement of course fees.
Note:-
- The students belonging to Scheduled Tribe (ST) covered under the scheme can also get such additional benefits from other schemes which are not covered under the scheme.
- The disability as defined under the said Act has to be certified by a competent medical authority of the State Government/UT administration.
Central assistance to states/UTs for setting up book banks is limited to the following ceiling or actual cost of a set, whichever is less:
| Degree courses | Cost of one set (in ₹) |
| Medical and Engineering | 7,500 |
| Veterinary | 5,000 |
| Agriculture | 4,500 |
| Polytechnic | 2,400 |
Postgraduate courses:-
| Courses | Amount in ₹ per student |
| Postgraduate courses in Medical, Engineering, Agriculture, and Veterinary courses such as other technical courses as approved by the universities/institutes of higher learning | 5,000 |
| Law courses. LLB (3 years and 5 years) and LLM (2 years) | |
| Chartered Accountancy (intermediate and final) | |
| MBA degree (2 years) and similar courses | |
| Bio-sciences courses |
- Up to ₹2,000 or the actual cost whichever is less, will be provided for the purchases of a steel almirah which can be used for storing books in each Book Bank. This will include transportation costs.
- 5% of the total Book Bank grant will be set aside for binding, stitching, and other book maintenance needs.
Note:-
- The said set of books will include braille books, talking books, and cassettes for visually handicapped students.
- To ensure efficient use of the scholarship’s book grant ceiling, essential textbooks will be provided to ST students in installments. The specific timing and number of installments will be designed according to each student’s course duration and semester structure.
- Books in the Book Bank will be used for 3 years to ensure students have access to the latest editions.
- After 3 years, these books will be available for loan to other ST students through the institution’s library, as long as they remain in good condition and relevant to the curriculum.
- When books are no longer serviceable or relevant, the institution may dispose of them following their usual library procedures and any state or UT guidelines on book disposal.
- Only the textbooks officially required for the entire course can be purchased for the book bank to ensure that all students will have access to the essential learning materials.
- When implementing the book bank scheme, the state/UT government must ensure that at least 30% of the beneficiaries are female students belonging to Scheduled Tribes, and at least 3% are students with disabilities.
- A copy of passport-size photograph
- One attested copy of academic transcripts including certificate, diploma, degree, etc. in respect of all examinations passed
- A valid caste certificate duly signed by an authorised Revenue Officer (RO), not below the rank of Tehsildar
- An annual income declaration by the self-employed parent(s)/guardian(s)
- A receipt in acknowledgement of the scholarship in the previous year (if applicable)
Eligible students can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-
Step 1: Click on the ‘Apply Now’ link below.
Step 2: Click on the ‘Register’ button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to the ‘Applicant Corner’ and click on the ‘New Registration’ tab.
Step 4: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the ‘Continue’ button.
Step 5: Enter mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit.
Step 6: Fill in the required details and click on ‘Save & Register’ to complete the registration process.
Step 7: Now click on the ‘Fresh Application’ tab and log in using the application ID and password.
Step 8: Fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents, and submit the application.
Note:- All the applicants are advised to fill the form correctly, no changes can be made once submitted. The applicants are also advised to fill in only one application as multiple applications will cancel the form.