Post Graduate Scholarship for Ph.D./LLM Students

Description
The scheme "Post Graduate Scholarship for Ph.D./LLM Students" by the Higher Education Department, Government of Assam, aims to provide financial assistance to students of Assam pursuing Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Laws degree courses in any recognized colleges or universities in the state and other states of the country, focusing on those with uniformly good academic records. The scheme provides access to poor students of the state and helps them achieve the benefits of higher education through scholarship support for advanced academic pursuits. The applicant must have registered their names as Doctor of Philosophy/Post Doctorate Research Scholar in any recognized universities and must be domiciled in Assam. The scheme is implemented by Higher Education Department. The applications for this scheme are accepted online.

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Benefits
• Financial Assistance: Scholarship is provided to the poor students to help them achieve the benefits of Higher Education.
• Mode of Disbursement: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
• *The applicant must maintain registration as Doctor of Philosophy/Post Doctorate Research Scholar in recognized universities.
• *Academic performance standards must be maintained as per university requirements.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant must have registered their names as Doctor of Philosophy/Post Doctorate Research Scholar in any recognized universities.
2. - The applicant must be domiciled in Assam.
3. - The applicant must have obtained at least 55% or above marks in the last qualifying examination.
4. - The applicant must have uniformly good academic records.
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Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Advertisement Publication
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Wait for the official advertisement to be published by the Higher Education Department announcing the opening of applications for the scholarship scheme.

Step 2: Step 2: Online Application Submission
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Visit the official portal (yet to be notified) and submit the online application form through the designated university portal with all required information and documents.

Step 3: Step 3: Application Processing
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The submitted applications will be received online from the universities and processed by the concerned authorities for initial verification and compilation.

Step 4: Step 4: Selection Process
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The selection committee will review all eligible applications and select candidates based on the prescribed eligibility criteria and merit evaluation process.

Step 5: Step 5: Financial Sanction
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Successful candidates will have their files moved for financial sanction approval from the competent authority before benefit disbursement.

Step 6: Step 6: Benefit Disbursement
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The scholarship amount will be disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer mode directly to the bank accounts of selected beneficiaries.

Required Documents
• Registration Certificate as Doctor of Philosophy/Post Doctorate Research Scholar from Recognized University.
• Domicile Certificate of Assam.
• Mark Sheets of Last Qualifying Examination showing at least 55% marks.
• Academic Record Documents (transcripts/certificates).

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can students pursuing Doctor of Philosophy or Master of Laws degrees in universities outside Assam apply for this financial assistance?
A: Yes, students can apply even if they are studying in recognized colleges or universities in other states of the country, as long as they are domiciled in Assam and meet all other eligibility requirements.
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Q: What is the minimum academic performance requirement in terms of marks for applicants seeking this scholarship for advanced degree programs?
A: Applicants must have obtained at least 55% or above marks in their last qualifying examination. This minimum percentage requirement is mandatory for eligibility consideration under this scholarship program.
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Q: Are Post Doctorate Research Scholars eligible to apply for this financial assistance program along with Doctor of Philosophy students?
A: Yes, both Doctor of Philosophy students and Post Doctorate Research Scholars who have registered their names in any recognized universities are eligible to apply for this scholarship program.
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Q: What happens if a scholarship recipient fails to maintain their registration status as a research scholar during the benefit period?
A: The applicant must maintain registration as Doctor of Philosophy or Post Doctorate Research Scholar in recognized universities throughout the benefit period. Failure to maintain registration may result in discontinuation of scholarship benefits.
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Q: What academic documentation is required to prove uniformly good academic records when applying for this research-level scholarship program?
A: Applicants must provide academic record documents including transcripts and certificates, along with mark sheets of the last qualifying examination showing at least 55% marks to demonstrate their academic performance.
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Q: Can Master of Laws students apply for this scholarship program, or is it exclusively available for Doctor of Philosophy degree pursuers?
A: Yes, Master of Laws students are eligible to apply for this scholarship program. The scheme specifically aims to provide financial assistance to students pursuing both Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Laws degree courses.
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Q: How will the scholarship amount be transferred to successful applicants once they are selected through the evaluation process?
A: The scholarship amount will be disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer mode directly to the bank accounts of selected beneficiaries after receiving financial sanction approval from the competent authority.
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Q: What is the first step applicants should take when they want to apply for this post-graduate level scholarship program?
A: Applicants must wait for the official advertisement to be published by the Higher Education Department announcing the opening of applications before they can begin the application process.
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Q: Are there any specific academic performance standards that scholarship recipients must maintain during their research studies to continue receiving benefits?
A: Yes, scholarship recipients must maintain academic performance standards as per university requirements throughout their study period to ensure continuation of scholarship benefits under this program.
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Q: What type of registration certificate documentation is required from applicants pursuing advanced research degrees under this scholarship scheme?
A: Applicants must provide a Registration Certificate as Doctor of Philosophy or Post Doctorate Research Scholar from a recognized university as part of their application documentation requirements.
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Q: Who is responsible for the initial verification and processing of online applications submitted by candidates for this scholarship program?
A: The submitted online applications are received from universities and processed by concerned authorities for initial verification and compilation before moving to the selection committee stage.
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Q: What domicile requirement must be fulfilled by applicants seeking financial assistance through this post-graduate scholarship program for advanced degrees?
A: Applicants must be domiciled in Assam and must provide an Assam Domicile Certificate as part of their application documentation to establish their eligibility for this scholarship.
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