Pandit Deendayal Educational Excellence Award

Description
The "Pandit Deendayal Educational Excellence Award" scheme is implemented by the Secondary Education Department under the Department of Education, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote academic excellence among schools and students by providing cash awards to the best-performing schools at the high school and intermediate levels at the state level, as well as to students securing top positions in the Uttarakhand Board High School and Intermediate Examinations.

Benefits
• The 3 schools giving the best results at the state level are awarded prizes of:
• ₹10,00,000/-, ₹5,00,000/-, and ₹3,00,000/- at the Intermediate level.
• ₹8,00,000/-, ₹4,00,000/-, and ₹2,00,000/- at the High School level.
• Students securing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd positions: ₹21,000/-, ₹15,000/-, and ₹11,000/- respectively.
• Students securing 4th to 10th positions: ₹5,100/- each.
• Students securing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd positions: ₹15,000/-, ₹11,000/-, and ₹8,000/- respectively.
• Students securing 4th to 10th positions: ₹5,100/- each.

Eligibility Criteria
1. > **For School:**
2. The applicant school must be among the 3 best-performing schools at the Uttarakhand Board high school or intermediate level school at the state level.
3. > **For Student:**
4. The applicant student must be among the top 10 rank holders in the Uttarakhand Board Council Examination at High School or Intermediate level examination.
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Required Documents
• No documents are required from the applicant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the main objective of this scheme?
A: The objective is to encourage schools and students to achieve academic excellence by recognizing and rewarding their outstanding performance in Uttarakhand Board examinations.
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Q: Which schools are eligible for this award?
A: Three high schools and three intermediate-level schools that produce the best results at the state level in the Uttarakhand Board examinations are eligible.
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Q: How many schools receive this award every year?
A: Every year, 03 High Schools and 03 Intermediate Schools are awarded.
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Q: What is the award amount for intermediate-level schools?
A: At the intermediate level, the top three schools receive ₹10 lakh, ₹5 lakh, and ₹3 lakh respectively.
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Q: What is the award amount for high schools?
A: At the high school level, the top three schools receive ₹8 lakh, ₹4 lakh, and ₹2 lakh respectively.
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Q: Are individual students also awarded under this scheme?
A: Yes, students securing top 10 positions in the Uttarakhand Board High School and Intermediate Examinations are awarded cash prizes.
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Q: Does a student need to apply for this award?
A: No, students are not required to submit any application.
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Q: How are eligible students selected?
A: The Uttarakhand Board prepares the list of students securing top 10 positions in high school and intermediate examinations.
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Q: How are the awards given to students?
A: The Chief Education Officer issues drafts to schools, and schools either distribute them directly to the students or through award ceremonies.
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