Combined Merit Scholarship

What is Combined Merit Scholarship?

The scheme aims to provide merit-based scholarship to students of Assam studying in first semester degree and master degree courses in recognized institutions. It benefits academically meritorious students who have obtained at least 60% marks in their last qualifying examination.

Benefit

> **Financial Assistance** - For Degree Courses: ₹300/- per month. - For Master Degree Courses: ₹500/- per month. - The scheme provides 200 scholarships for degree students (three years duration) and 100 scholarships for master degree students (two years duration). **Selection:** Based on merit and budget allocation. **Coverage:** Students pursuing general degree and master degree courses in Arts, Science, and Commerce disciplines. > **Mode of Disbursement** **Mode:** Direct Benefit Transfer system. **Conditions:** Subject to selection by the selection committee and financial sanction approval. > **Conditions for Availment** - The applicant must maintain enrollment in the respective degree or master's degree course throughout the scholarship period. - Academic performance standards must be maintained as per institutional and scheme requirements. - Regular attendance and compliance with all institutional rules and regulations. - Bank account must remain active and updated for Direct Benefit Transfer disbursement.

Level

State — Assam

Ministry / Dept.

Higher Education Department

Benefit type

cash

Key eligibility

- The applicant must be pursuing general degree or master's degree courses in Arts, Science, or Commerce discipline in any recognized institution. - The applicant must be domiciled in Assam (Permanent Resident Certificate document mandatory). - The applicant must have obtained minimum 60% marks in H

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Benefits

> **Financial Assistance** - For Degree Courses: ₹300/- per month. - For Master Degree Courses: ₹500/- per month. - The scheme provides 200 scholarships for degree students (three years duration) and 100 scholarships for master degree students (two years duration). **Selection:** Based on merit and budget allocation. **Coverage:** Students pursuing general degree and master degree courses in Arts, Science, and Commerce disciplines. > **Mode of Disbursement** **Mode:** Direct Benefit Transfer system. **Conditions:** Subject to selection by the selection committee and financial sanction approval. > **Conditions for Availment** - The applicant must maintain enrollment in the respective degree or master's degree course throughout the scholarship period. - Academic performance standards must be maintained as per institutional and scheme requirements. - Regular attendance and compliance with all institutional rules and regulations. - Bank account must remain active and updated for Direct Benefit Transfer disbursement.

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Online application — step 1

   Step 1: Online Application Submission

2. Step 2: Online application — step 2

   Visit the official website of the Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Assam , and complete the online application form within the specified application period with all required personal, academic, and bank account details.

3. Step 3: Online application — step 3

   Step 2: Document Upload and Verification

4. Step 4: Online application — step 4

   Upload scanned copies of all required documents including Permanent Resident Certificate, mark sheets, institutional certificate, photograph, and signature as per the prescribed format and specifications.

5. Step 5: Online application — step 5

   Step 3: Application Form Printout

6. Step 6: Online application — step 6

   After successful online submission, take a printout of the completed application form and ensure all information is accurate and complete before proceeding to the next step.

7. Step 7: Online application — step 7

   Step 4: Physical Submission to Institution

8. Step 8: Online application — step 8

   Submit the printed application form along with necessary copies of certificates and testimonials to the Registrar, Principal, or Head of the Institution where currently enrolled for verification and forwarding.

9. Step 9: Online application — step 9

   Step 5: Institutional Verification and Forwarding

10. Step 10: Online application — step 10

    The Registrar, Principal, or Head of the Institution will collect, verify, and submit the hard copies of online forms along with all relevant certificates and testimonials under their seal and signature to the Directorate of Higher Education, Assam, Kahilipara, Guwahati - 781019.

11. Step 11: Online application — step 11

    Step 6: Selection Process

12. Step 12: Online application — step 12

    The selection committee will evaluate applications strictly on the basis of merit in all cases and selection will be restricted as per budget allocation for the respective categories.

13. Step 13: Online application — step 13

    Step 7: Benefit Disbursement

14. Step 14: Online application — step 14

    Selected beneficiaries will receive scholarship amounts through Direct Benefit Transfer system directly to their registered bank accounts on a monthly basis.

15. Step 15: Online application — step 15

    *Applicants are advised to save a copy of the submitted application form and any acknowledgment received for future reference and correspondence with the implementing authorities.

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.