Financial Assistance to Scheduled Tribe (Plains) Students for Coaching for Getting Admission into Medical/Engineering/IIT/etc.

Description
The scheme "Financial Assistance to Scheduled Tribe Plains Students for Coaching for Getting Admission into Medical/Engineering/IIT/etc." was launched by the Directorate of Welfare of Plain Tribes and Backward Classes, Government of Assam. The scheme aims to provide financial support to eligible ST P students for coaching to crack competitive entrance examinations for Medical, Engineering, and Indian Institutes of Technology IIT . The scheme offers reimbursement for coaching expenses incurred by students and prioritizes merit-based selection. To be eligible, the applicant must belong to the ST P community and must be undergoing or have completed coaching within the last one year for the specified entrance exams. The scheme is implemented by the Directorate of Welfare of Plain Tribes and Backward Classes, Assam, and applications are accepted offline via submission to the Directorate’s office.

Benefits
• Financial reimbursement for coaching expenses related to Medical/Engineering/IIT entrance exams.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (Plains) community.
2. - The applicant must be undergoing or have completed coaching (within the last one year) for Medical/Engineering/IIT entrance examinations.
3. - The applicant must have appeared/passed the 10+2 examination.
4. _*Selection is based on merit (percentage secured in the Matriculation Examination)._

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
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Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.

Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
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Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Director, Welfare of Plain Tribes and Backward Classes, Assam, Rukmini Nagar, Guwahati - 781 006.
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*Applicants are advised to retain a copy of the submitted application and acknowledgment for future reference.
Post-Application Processes

Step 4: Step 1: Applications are scrutinized by a Selection Committee.
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Step 1: Applications are scrutinized by a Selection Committee.

Step 5: Step 2: Beneficiaries are approved based on a merit list (Matriculation Examination percentage).
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Step 2: Beneficiaries are approved based on a merit list (Matriculation Examination percentage).

Step 6: Step 3: Selected candidates receive financial assistance as per scheme guidelines.
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Step 3: Selected candidates receive financial assistance as per scheme guidelines.

Required Documents
• Proof of ST (P) Community (Caste Certificate).
• Proof of Coaching (certificate or receipt from the coaching institute).
• 10+2 Examination Marksheet.
• Matriculation Examination Marksheet (for merit-based selection).

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is there any educational qualification required to apply for this financial assistance?
A: Yes, applicants must have appeared or passed the 10+2 examination to be eligible.

Q: How are candidates selected for this coaching reimbursement scheme?
A: Selection is based on merit, determined by the percentage secured in the Matriculation Examination.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for financial assistance under this coaching reimbursement scheme?
A: Applicants must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (Plains) [ST (P)] community and must have undergone or be undergoing coaching for Medical, Engineering, or Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) entrance exams within the last one year.

Q: What kind of financial support does this scheme provide to eligible students?
A: The scheme offers reimbursement for coaching expenses related to Medical, Engineering, or Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) entrance examinations.

Q: Can students who completed coaching more than a year ago apply for reimbursement?
A: No, only applicants who have completed or are undergoing coaching within the last one year are eligible.

Q: What documents are required to prove eligibility under the ST (P) community category?
A: A valid caste certificate issued by the competent authority must be submitted as proof of ST (P) community status.

Q: How can an applicant prove that they have attended coaching for the entrance exams?
A: A certificate or receipt from the coaching institute must be submitted as proof of coaching.

Q: Is the 10+2 marksheet mandatory for application submission?
A: Yes, applicants must attach their 10+2 examination marksheet as part of the required documents.

Q: Why is the Matriculation Examination marksheet necessary for this scheme?
A: The marksheet is used to determine merit, as selection is based on the percentage secured in the Matriculation Examination.

Q: Where can applicants obtain the prescribed application form for this scheme?
A: The form can be collected from the Directorate of Welfare of Plain Tribes and Backward Classes, Assam, or as advertised.

Q: What details must be filled in the application form for this financial assistance?
A: Applicants must accurately complete all mandatory fields in the prescribed application form.

Q: Where should the completed application form and documents be submitted?
A: Applications must be sent to the Director, Welfare of Plain Tribes and Backward Classes, Assam, Rukmini Nagar, Guwahati-781006, before the deadline.