Pathani Samanta Mathematics Talent (Class - 11 To 12)

Description
The Government of Odisha in School & Mass Education Department, is awarding the “Pathani Samanta Mathematics Talent Scholarship PSMTS ” out of the State budget to provide financial assistance to the meritorious Higher Secondary School Students of Odisha having proficiency in Mathematics studying in Odia medium Government/Aided/Recognised Institutions. The scholarship is awarded to students pursuing their studies in Class XI and XII in Higher Secondary Schools affiliated with the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha. Under this scheme, the top 1000 students fulfilling the eligibility criteria will receive ₹ 5,000/- per month for 10 months in a year. Merit Criteria for Selection: The following factors will be taken into consideration: 1. Fulfilment of eligibility conditions as per the modalities. 2. Online authentication/invalidation of student records by the Principal/Head of the concerned Higher Secondary Schools/Institutions. 3. Final Merit/Selection list of 1000 students will be drawn in terms of aggregate marks plus the marks secured in Mathematics in the HSC Exam provided by BSE O . 4. In case of a tie, the candidate& 39;s position shall be determined by the mark secured in S.C.P. Procedure for Disbursement: The scholarship would be sanctioned subject to the fulfilment of the prescribed eligibility criteria by the students and validation/authentication by the Principals of the concerned Higher Secondary Schools/ Institutions in online mode only. The scholarship will be paid to the selected students by the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education through DM Direct Benefit Transfer mode only and will be transferred to the Bank account of the beneficiaries. Duration of Scholarship and its Renewal: A student eligible for the scholarship will be paid for 10 months a year. Scholarship awarded to any student under the “Pathani Samanta Mathematics Talent Scholarship” is renewable if the awardee qualifies for promotion to a higher class Class XII , which will be authenticated online by the concerned Higher Secondary School/Institution. For scholarship renewal, the names of selected students in the previous selection year will be listed in the Principal& 39;s login ID. Only students continuing in the concerned academic year have to be authenticated online by the Principal. If any student is found to have dropped out/not been promoted, then the Higher Secondary School shall not validate their record.

Exclusions
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Benefits
• The students of Class XI and XII fulfilling the eligibility criteria will receive ₹5,000/- per month for 10 months in a year.
• A student may enjoy more than one scholarship at a time, including PSMTS.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The student pursuing his/her studies in Class XI and XII in Higher Secondary Schools affiliated to Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha.
2. The students have proficiency in Mathematics.
3. The candidate must belong to the General, SC, ST, OBC/SEBC &amp; EBC categories.
4. The scheme is applicable to students reading in Odia Medium Higher Secondary Schools affiliated to CHSE(O).
5. There shall be no income criteria for the award of this scholarship.

Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card of the student concerned
• Copy of passbook of Bank account with account number and IFSC code of the bank branch
• Passport-size Photograph of student
• College ID card of the Student, while in the absence of the same, the student may provide Admission receipt/Library Card/Letter of undertaking from concerned school/college authority (Anyone).
• Mark sheets & certificate of last qualifying examination i.e. HSC from an institution recognized by BSE Odisha.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is objective of the scheme?
A: The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to the meritorious Higher Secondary School Students of Odisha having proficiency in Mathematics studying in Odia medium Government/ Aided/ Recognized Institutions.

Q: What is the scope under the scheme?
A: The scholarship is awarded to students pursuing their studies in Class XI and XII in Higher Secondary Schools affiliated with the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha.

Q: What is the scholarship amount under the scheme?
A: Under this scheme, the students fulfilling the eligibility criteria will receive [?] 5,000 per month for 10 months in a year.

Q: How many students will be given scholarships?
A: The scholarship will be given to the top 1000 students who have proficiency in Mathematics.

Q: Can I apply under the scheme if I am already availing of one or more scholarships?
A: Yes, a student may enjoy more than one scholarship at a time including PSMTS.

Q: Who is eligible under the scheme?
A: The student pursuing his/her studies in Class XI and XII in Higher Secondary Schools affiliated with Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha is eligible to apply under the scheme.

Q: Can I apply having proficiency other that mathematics?
A: No, only a student having proficiency in Mathematics and studying in Odia medium is eligible to apply under the scheme.

Q: Can a general category student be eligible for the scheme?
A: The candidate belonging to General, SC, ST, OBC/SEBC & EBC categories may apply for the scheme.

Q: Is there income criterion for a candidate to apply for the scheme?
A: No, there is no income criterion for the award of this scholarship.

Q: How can I apply under the scheme?
A: Only eligible students need to apply for the scholarship by registering herself/himself on the official website: https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in/website/student-registration

Q: Is Aadhaar number mandatory to apply for the scheme?
A: Yes, a valid Aadhaar number is mandatory while applying for the scheme.

Q: Can I apply if I do not have a bank account number?
A: No, the students must have an active and valid joint Bank account in any nationalized bank which has an Electronic Clearing System (ECS)/ Core Banking facility to facilitate the transfer of scholarship amount directly to their account.

Q: How will I receive my scholarship?
A: The scholarship will be disbursed to the selected candidate's account through electronic transfer of funds (DBT).

Q: How can I renew my scholarship?
A: For scholarship renewal, the names of selected students in the previous selection year will be listed in the Principal's login ID. Only students continuing in the concerned academic year have to be authenticated online by the Principal. If any student is found to have dropped out/not been promoted, then the Higher Secondary School shall not validate their record.