Dr. Shivanand Nautiyal Scholarship

Description
The "Dr. Shivanand Nautiyal Scholarship" scheme is implemented by the Secondary Education Department under the Department of Education, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from the Garhwal and Kumaon divisions who secure top ranks in the examination conducted by SCERT Uttarakhand.

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Benefits
• Out of the top 100 students in the qualifying examination conducted by SCERT Uttarakhand, 50 students from the Garhwal Division and 50 students from the Kumaon Division will receive ₹1,500/- per month for a period of 10 months.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must belong to either the Garhwal or Kumaon Division of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant must be an institutional student of Class 8 in any government, local body, or government-aided school (excluding central and residential schools) in Uttarakhand.
3. The applicant must have passed the annual Class 7 examination with a minimum of 50% marks (40% for reserved categories).
4. There is no restriction on the annual income of parents or guardians.
5. The scholarship will be awarded for a period of 4 years, from Class 9 to Class 12.
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Required Documents
• Recent Passport-Size Photograph
• Aadhaar Card
• Class 7 Marksheet
• Caste Certificate (for reserved category students)
• Income Certificate of Parents/Guardians
• Residence Certificate
• Disability Certificate (if applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?
A: Students must belong to either the Garhwal or Kumaon Division of Uttarakhand, be studying in Class 8 in a government, local body, or government-aided school (excluding central and residential schools), and have passed Class 7 with the required marks.
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Q: What is the financial assistance provided under the scheme?
A: Selected students receive ₹1,500/- per month for 10 months each year.
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Q: How long is the scholarship awarded?
A: The scholarship is awarded for 4 years, from Class 9 to Class 12.
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Q: How many students are selected each year?
A: A total of 100 students are selected—50 from the Garhwal Division and 50 from the Kumaon Division.
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Q: What is the minimum academic requirement to apply?
A: Students must have passed Class 7 with at least 50% marks (40% for reserved categories).
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Q: Is there any income limit for parents/guardians?
A: No, there is no income limit for eligibility under this scheme.
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Q: From where can students obtain the application form?
A: Application forms can be obtained from the Block Education Officer’s office or downloaded from the School Education Department’s website ([https://schooleducation.uk.gov.in](https://schooleducation.uk.gov.in/)/) or SCERT Uttarakhand’s website ([https://scert.uk.gov.in/](https://scert.uk.gov.in/)).
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Q: During which months are application forms available?
A: Application forms are available every year during the months of September–October.
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Q: Is there any fee for applying or appearing in the examination?
A: No, there is no application or examination fee.
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Q: Where should students submit the filled application form?
A: The completed application form should be submitted to the Principal of the school where the student is enrolled.
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Q: Who issues the admit card for the examination?
A: The admit card is issued by the Block Education Officer.
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