Junior Merit (Class - 11 To 12)

Description
The Government of Odisha in School & Mass Education Department is awarding "Junior Merit Scholarship" under the Scheme & 39;e-medhabruti’ out of the State budget to provide financial assistance to the meritorious Higher Secondary School students of Odisha from families whose parental income does not exceed 6.00 lakhs to meet a part of their educational expenses while pursuing their higher studies. The scholarship is awarded to students pursuing Class XI & XII in the Higher Secondary Schools of the State. Merit Criteria For Selection: The following factors will be taken into consideration: - Fulfillment of eligibility conditions as given in the scheme. - Online authentication/validation of student records by the Principal of the concerned Higher Secondary School/Institute. - Final Merit/Selection lists of the students will be drawn in terms of the percentage of marks obtained in the HSC examination from among the validated students in the merit, proportionately based on the data. The mode of selection for scholarship shall be made through descending order of merit till it reaches the eligible quota of scholarship. For example, a student who has secured 92% of mark in the last examination shall come first then the one who has secured 91% mark, and so on. - In case of a tie in the percentage of marks under a particular type of scholarship and some are to be left out due to exceeding the maximum quota of scholarship, then the parental income ceiling will be considered i.e. the student with a lower parental income ceiling will get preference. - The CBSE/ICSE grading system in the form of CGPA i.e. Grade points shall be converted to the percentage by multiplying with 9.5 formula percentage % = CGPA x 9.5. Procedure for Disbursement: The scholarship would be sanctioned subject to fulfillment of the prescribed eligibility criteria by the students and validation/authentication by the Principals of the concerned Higher Secondary Schools/ Institutes in online mode only. The scholarship will be paid to the selected students by the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education through DBT Direct Benefit Transfer mode only. It will be transferred to the Bank account of the beneficiaries. Duration of Scholarship and its Renewal: A student will be eligible for the scholarship for the total duration of the course Class XI to XII . Scholarship awarded to any student under State Scholarship Portal is automatically renewable, subject to the student continuing in Class XII 2nd Year and online validation authentication done by the institute. Cancellation of Scholarship: The scholarship sanctioned is liable to be cancelled on the following occasions. 1. If the student is found to have obtained a scholarship by false statements/ fabricated documents. 2. If the student discontinues his/her studies, the scholarship shall be stopped from the subsequent year.

Exclusions
• The following students shall not be eligible for Junior Merit Scholarship:
• Students pursuing their higher study through distance learning/correspondence.
• Students already availing scholarship for pursuing theft study under any other schemes of State or Central Govt.
• Students studying abroad.
• Students not validated by the concerned Principal/Institution during Class XI (1st year of his/her admission).

Benefits
• The students pursuing Class XI & XII in the Higher Secondary Schools of the State will receive a scholarship amount of ₹3000/- per year.
• The number of scholarships will be awarded to 10,000 students (Boys & Girls in 50:50 ratio).

Eligibility Criteria
1. The student must be a permanent resident of Odisha State.
2. The Student must have passed HSC with 60% or more marks from an institution recognized by BSE Odisha, CBSE, ICSE, or Equivalent Boards, and pursuing regular Class XI courses of 10+2.
3. The income of the parents of the students from all sources should not exceed ₹6.00 lakh per annum.
4. Students shall apply for Junior Merit Scholarship in the 1st year of the course (Class XI).
5. The students belong to General, SC, ST, OBC/SEBC & EBC categories may eligible to apply.

Required Documents
• Domicile certificate to be issued by the competent authority, i.e. from the concerned Tahasildar /Addl. Tahasildar, The students whose parents are working under Odisha State. Govt. can produce resident proof from the employer.
• Proof of annual income to be issued by the competent authority, i.e. the Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tahasildar or Addl, Tahasildar.
• Mark sheets & Certificate of last qualifying examination i.e. HSC from an institution recognized by BSE Odisha, CBSE, ICSE, Equivalent Boards.
• Bank Account details of the student concerned (First page of bank account containing account number and IFSC).
• Higher Secondary School ID card issued by concerned authority. While in the absence of the same, the student may provide an Admission receipt/Library Card/Letter of undertaking from concerned Higher Secondary School authority anyone).
• Aadhaar Card of the student concerned.
• Passport-size Photograph of the student.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to the meritorious Higher Secondary School students of Odisha from families whose parental income does not exceed [?]6.00 lakhs to meet a part of their educational expenses while pursuing their higher studies.

Q: What is the scholarship amount under the scheme?
A: The students pursuing Class XI & XII in the Higher Secondary Schools of the State will receive a scholarship amount of [?]3000/- per year.

Q: How many students will be given scholarships?
A: The number of scholarships will be awarded to 10,000 students.

Q: In which ratio the scholarship is distributed between boys & girls?
A: The scholarship is distributed between boys & girls in 50:50 ratios.

Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: The student of Class XI & XII who is a permanent resident of Odisha is eligible for the scheme.

Q: What is the minimum percentage of marks required to apply for the scholarship?
A: The Student must have passed HSC with 60% or more marks from an institution recognized by BSE Odisha, CBSE, ICSE, or Equivalent Boards, and pursuing regular Class XI courses of 10+2.

Q: Which category of students can apply for the scheme?
A: The students belong to General, SC, ST, OBC/SEBC & EBC categories may eligible to apply.

Q: When shall a student be eligible to apply for the scheme?
A: Students shall apply for Junior Merit Scholarship in the 1st year of the course (Class XI).

Q: Can a student studying outside Odisha State be eligible to apply under this scheme?
A: Outside students (students of Odisha but studying outside Odisha) are also required to apply online for this scholarship.

Q: Can a student pursuing study through distance learning/correspondence be eligible to apply under the scheme?
A: No, such students are not allowed to apply under the scheme.

Q: Can eligible students apply every year for the scholarship?
A: The eligible students may apply each year for the scholarship on the State Scholarship Portal.

Q: Where can I register for the scholarship?
A: The eligible student can apply for the scholarship on the State Scholarship Portal: https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in/website/student-registration

Q: By whom will the application be validated?
A: The application will be validated/authenticated by the Higher Secondary School/Institute.