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Sanskrit Scholarship

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Under this scheme, students studying Sanskrit at various levels—Post Graduate (M.A. Classic), Acharya, Graduate (B.A. Classic), Shastri, Uttar Madhyama, Purva Madhyama, and Prathama—in any government or aided non-government college receive a monthly scholarship of ₹300/- for 10 months.

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Description
The "Sanskrit Scholarship" scheme, implemented by the Higher Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to promote the Sanskrit language by providing financial assistance to students. Under this scheme, students studying Sanskrit at various levels—Post Graduate M.A. Classic , Acharya, Graduate B.A. Classic , Shastri, Uttar Madhyama, Purva Madhyama, and Prathama—in any government or aided non-government college receive a monthly scholarship of ₹300/- for 10 months. To be eligible, students must be natives of Madhya Pradesh and have a family income not exceeding ₹54,000/- per year. Selection of students is made within the prescribed quota limits.

Benefits
• Under this scheme, students studying Sanskrit at various levels will receive scholarships as follows:
• Note 1: The amount is transferred directly to the applicant's bank account.
• Note 2: The scholarship is provided for 10 months.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
2. The applicant should be a student.
3. The students studying Sanskrit at various levels—Post Graduate (M.A. Classic), Acharya, Graduate (B.A. Classic), Shastri, Uttar Madhyama, Purva Madhyama, and Prathama—in any government or aided non-government college.
4. The annual family income of the applicant's parents or guardians should not exceed ₹54,000/-.
5. The applicant's Academic Qualifications should be one of the following:
6. - Post Graduate: 50% marks in degree examination.
7. - Acharya: 50% marks in Shastri or equivalent examination.
8. - Graduate: 50% marks in 10+2 or equivalent examination.
9. - Shastri: 45% marks in Purva Madhyama.
10. - Uttar Madhyama: 45% marks in Prathma or equivalent.
11. - Purva Madhyama: On the basis of merit in the 5th examination.

Required Documents
• Passport-size photograph
• Aadhaar card
• Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
• Previous class marksheet
• Income certificate
• Bank Passbook/bank account details
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the levels of study covered under this scheme?
A: The scheme covers students at the following levels: Post Graduate (M.A. Classic), Acharya, Graduate (B.A. Classic), Shastri, Uttar Madhyama, Purva Madhyama, and Prathama.

Q: How much is the scholarship amount?
A: Students receive a monthly scholarship of [?]300/- for 10 months.

Q: How is the scholarship amount disbursed?
A: The scholarship amount is directly transferred to the beneficiary's bank account.

Q: What is the duration for which the scholarship is provided?
A: The scholarship is provided for a period of 10 months.

Q: What is the maximum family income limit to be eligible for the scholarship?
A: The annual family income should not exceed [?]54,000/-.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for the Scholarship?
A: Applicants must be natives of Madhya Pradesh, studying Sanskrit at the specified levels in any government or aided non-government college, and their family's annual income should not exceed [?]54,000/-.

Q: What are the academic qualifications required for different levels of the scholarship?
A: 1. Post Graduate: 50% marks in degree examination.
2. Acharya: 50% marks in Shastri or equivalent examination.
3. Graduate: 50% marks in 10+2 or equivalent examination.
4. Shastri: 45% marks in Purva Madhyama.
5. Uttar Madhyama: 45% marks in Prathama or equivalent.
6. Purva Madhyama: Merit-based in 5th examination.

Q: Where can I find the advertisement for the Scheme?
A: The advertisement is issued by the Directorate of Higher Education.

Q: How are the applications for the scholarship selected?
A: Applications are scrutinized and selected within the prescribed quota limits.

Q: Who approves the scholarship applications?
A: The applications are approved by the Commissioner of Higher Education.

Q: Is there a reservation or quota system for the scholarship?
A: Yes, the selection is made within the prescribed quota limits.

Eligibility Criteria

1

The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.

2

The applicant should be a student.

3

The students studying Sanskrit at various levels—Post Graduate (M.A. Classic), Acharya, Graduate (B.A. Classic), Shastri, Uttar Madhyama, Purva Madhyama, and Prathama—in any government or aided non-government college.

4

The annual family income of the applicant's parents or guardians should not exceed ₹54,000/-.

5

The applicant's Academic Qualifications should be one of the following:

6

- Post Graduate: 50% marks in degree examination.

7

- Acharya: 50% marks in Shastri or equivalent examination.

8

- Graduate: 50% marks in 10+2 or equivalent examination.

9

- Shastri: 45% marks in Purva Madhyama.

10

- Uttar Madhyama: 45% marks in Prathma or equivalent.

11

- Purva Madhyama: On the basis of merit in the 5th examination.

Benefits

Under this scheme, students studying Sanskrit at various levels will receive scholarships as follows:

Note 1: The amount is transferred directly to the applicant's bank account.

Note 2: The scholarship is provided for 10 months.

Required Documents

# Document
1 Passport-size photograph
2 Aadhaar card
3 Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
4 Previous class marksheet
5 Income certificate
6 Bank Passbook/bank account details
7 Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions

The scheme covers students at the following levels: Post Graduate (M.A. Classic), Acharya, Graduate (B.A. Classic), Shastri, Uttar Madhyama, Purva Madhyama, and Prathama.

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