Free Studentship

Description
The scheme "Free Studentship" by the Directorate of Higher & Technical Education, Meghalaya, is a state-sponsored program aimed at providing financial assistance to students belonging to the SC/ST/OBC categories for their tuition fees and other fee according to prescribed rates.

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Benefits
• Class 11th - 12th (Arts & Commerce): ₹1,105/-.
• Class 11th - 12th (Science): ₹1285/-
• Degree General (Arts & Commerce): ₹1,375/-.
• Degree Major (Arts & Commerce): ₹1,635/-.
• Degree General (Science): ₹1,735/-.
• Degree Major (Science): ₹2,235/-.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
2. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
3. The applicant should be a Student.
4. He/ She should belong to Scheduled Casts (SC)/ Scheduled Tribes (ST)/ Other Backward Classes (OBC).
5. He/ She should be pursuing a regular course of studies in a recognized institution.
6. The student&#39;s guardian/parents should be citizens of India.
7. He/she should not be receiving financial assistance from the Indian government&#39;s Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST students and other government central and state scholarship schemes.
8. He/she should not be a government/non-government employee.
9. He/she should not be a repeater in the same class more than once.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The applicant should visit and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the colleges/institutes in which they are studying. The students studying in an institution outside the state may collect the forms …
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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 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 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 to the Head of Institution where he/she is pursuing studies.
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Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Head of Institution where he/she is pursuing studies.

Step 4: Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (i…
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Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Required Documents
• Citizenship Certificate.
• Birth Certificate.
• Caste Certificate.
• Admission Proof.
• Income Certificate.
• Address Proof.
• Mark-sheet and Certificate (High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) Matriculation or any equivalent Examination).
• Any other document, as required.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are students from SC/ST communities outside Meghalaya eligible?
A: No, only SC/ST students who are permanent residents of Meghalaya are eligible for the Free Studentship scheme.

Q: Where can students obtain the prescribed application forms?
A: Students can obtain the prescribed application forms from their respective colleges or institutions where they are pursuing their studies.

Q: How do students renew their Free Studentship each year?
A: Students need to reapply each year and provide updated documentation to renew their Free Studentship.

Q: When and how are the funds disbursed to eligible students?
A: Funds are usually disbursed directly to the student's account or through the educational institution, and the timing varies depending on administrative processes.

Q: What happens if a student discontinues their studies mid-term?
A: If a student discontinues their studies mid-term, they may lose eligibility for Free Studentship, and the scheme's administrators should be notified accordingly.

Q: Can students transferring from other states apply for Free Studentship?
A: Transfer students may be eligible for Free Studentship, but they may need to provide additional documentation related to their previous institution and academic records.

Q: Can non-permanent residents of Meghalaya apply for the scheme?
A: No, only permanent residents of Meghalaya are eligible to apply for the scheme.

Q: Are students employed in part-time jobs eligible for the scheme?
A: No, students who are employed either in government or non-government establishments are not eligible for the Free Studentship scheme.

Q: Can students who have repeated a class once still apply?
A: Students who have repeated a class more than once may not be eligible to apply for the Free Studentship scheme.

Q: Can students benefiting from other government scholarship schemes apply?
A: Students currently benefiting from other government scholarship schemes, especially the Post Matric Scholarship to SC/ST, may not be eligible for the Free Studentship scheme.