Arunachal Pradesh State Stipend Scheme
in Arunachal Pradesh
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Arunachal Pradesh State Stipend Scheme in Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh State Stipend Scheme is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Arunachal Pradesh.
Apply for Arunachal Pradesh State Stipend Scheme in Arunachal Pradesh
Scheme Overview
Under this scheme, provide financial support to scheduled tribe (ST) students pursuing higher and technical education through stipends and book grants.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must belong to a scheduled tribe (ST) of Arunachal Pradesh, as notified by the central or state government.
The applicant must be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.
The applicant must not be in full-time employment.
The applicant should be pursuing a higher and technical education.
The applicant who has failed in the same class previously and was then re-admitted to a different course or stream at the same level of study is not eligible.
The applicant must not be under any disciplinary action.
The applicant must maintain at least 75% attendance each month.
The applicant enrolled in correspondence or distance education programs is not eligible for the stipend.
The applicant must be enrolled in an institution recognized by the State or Central regulatory bodies, such as UGC, AICTE, MCI, DCI, BCI, CCH, etc.
**NOTE:**
- If a girl student fails in a class, she may be allowed to receive the stipend once more for the same class, in the following year, with a specific recommendation from the Head of the Institution.
Benefits
Tangible Benefits:
Monthly Stipend for the duration of the course (except vacation periods).
Initial Book Grant for the first year.
Subsequent Book Grant for the following years.
Mode of Disbursement:
For students within Arunachal Pradesh: Disbursed by the Head of Institution.
For students outside Arunachal Pradesh: Disbursed via Demand Draft by the Sanctioning Authority to Heads of Institutions.
Frequency of Disbursement:
Monthly, except for vacation periods.
Begins from the month of admission (if before the 20th of the month), otherwise from the following month.
Conditions for Benefit:
Continued only on satisfactory academic progress and good conduct.
Stipend will be withheld or canceled for misconduct, poor attendance (<75%), or unsatisfactory progress.
Not valid for dual/subsidiary courses (e.g., LLB with MA), correspondence, or distance education.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport-size Photo |
| 2 | Attested Copy of Caste Certificate |
| 3 | Attested Copy of Marksheet (Last examination passed) |
| 4 | Attested Residence Certificate (Issued by the competent authority) |
| 5 | Identity Card |
| 6 | Admission Receipt of the student for the current academic session |
| 7 | Bank Passbook (Photocopy of first page) |
Common questions in Arunachal Pradesh
Who can apply for Arunachal Pradesh State Stipend Scheme in Arunachal Pradesh?
Eligible residents of Arunachal Pradesh who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Arunachal Pradesh State Stipend Scheme. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Arunachal Pradesh State Stipend Scheme in Arunachal Pradesh?
Applicants in Arunachal Pradesh typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Arunachal Pradesh State Stipend Scheme?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 1 April 2012 through 1 April 2012, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
ST students of Arunachal Pradesh pursuing full-time recognized courses.