One Time Financial Support for Economically Weaker Meritorious ST Students

Description
The Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tripura was launched by the "One Time Financial Support for Economically Weaker Meritorious ST Students" scheme aimed at providing financial assistance to economically weaker meritorious Scheduled Tribe ST students. This support enables them to pursue professional and other courses in government-recognized institutes and colleges with the necessary financial support to continue their education without financial constraints.

Exclusions
• The scheme will not prevent eligible candidates from receiving the Post Matric Scholarship as per the norms.
• Courses listed in Annexure-C are not recommended under the OTFS scheme.

Benefits
• A one-time financial support of ₹1,00,000/- will be provided to selected students in two installments:
• 1st Installment: ₹50,000/- released immediately after selection.
• 2nd Installment: ₹50,000/- upon production of pass certificates for the 1st year course.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The student should be a domicile of Tripura.
2. The student should belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community.
3. The student should have passed Class 10th (Madhyamik) for pre-12th courses or Class 12th (H.S level) for post-12th courses in 2022 with at least 45% marks.1. The student must have taken admission in any professional course listed in [Annexure-A and Annexure-B](https://twd.tripura.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notification_for_Public_Domain-OTFS.pdf) during the academic year 2022-23, with a course duration of at least 2 years.

Required Documents
• Passport-size Photograph.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) Certificate.
• Income Certificate (issued by Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM)/DCM).
• Master Degree Marksheet.
• Bachelor Degree Marksheet.
• Class 10th Marksheet.
• Class 12th Marksheet.
• Diploma Marksheet.
• Bonafide Certificate from the Institute.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for the OTFS scheme?
A: ST students who are domiciled in Tripura, passed Class X or XII with at least 45% marks, and are fresh applicants in the NSP portal for the 2022-23 session are eligible.

Q: How much financial support is provided under the OTFS scheme?
A: A total of [?]1,00,000/- is provided in two installments of [?]50,000/- each.

Q: Is there a specific course list for which the OTFS scheme is applicable?
A: Yes, the scheme is applicable for courses listed in Annexure-A and Annexure-B.

Q: How many seats are available for the OTFS scheme?
A: The target number of seats for the OTFS scheme for the year is 500, but this number is subject to variation based on the availability of funds.

Q: Can I apply if I am in the second year of my course?
A: No, only first-year/first-semester students are eligible.

Q: How are the seats distributed under the OTFS scheme?
A: Seats are distributed between post-12th and pre-12th courses in the ratio of 84:16.

Q: Is the scheme available for students in private colleges?
A: The scheme is only available for students in government-recognized institutes/colleges.

Q: What is the selection process for the OTFS scheme?
A: Selection is based on merit, considering the percentage of marks and other eligibility criteria.

Q: Can I apply offline for the OTFS scheme?
A: No, applications are only accepted online through the portal.

Q: What if my NSP data is incorrect?
A: You should verify and update your NSP data before applying for the OTFS scheme.

Q: Is there a specific format for marks calculation?
A: Yes, the calculation of percentage is based on the best of 5 subjects or the CGPA system, proportionally adjusted.

Q: Can the scheme be amended or withdrawn?
A: Yes, the Tribal Welfare Department reserves the right to amend or withdraw the scheme without prior notice.

Q: What documents are required for the application?
A: Ration Card number, NSP ID, Class X/XII marksheets, bank details, and Aadhaar card are required.