Shridev Suman State Merit Scholarship

Description
The "Shridev Suman State Merit Scholarship" scheme is implemented by the Secondary Education Department under the Department of Education, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious students who qualify in the eligibility test conducted by SCERT Uttarakhand. The scholarship is awarded to the next five students from each development block of Uttarakhand who are not selected for the Dr. Shivanand Nautiyal Scholarship.

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Benefits
• On the basis of the declared results of the eligibility test conducted by SCERT Uttarakhand, the scholarship is awarded to the next five students from each of the 95 development blocks of Uttarakhand (95 × 5 = 475) who are not selected for the Dr. Shivanand Nautiyal Scholarship.
• Each selected student receives ₹1,000/- per month for a duration of 10 months.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant must be an institutional student of Class 8 in any government, local body, or government-aided school (excluding central and residential schools) in Uttarakhand.
3. The applicant must have passed the annual Class 7 examination with a minimum of 50% marks (40% for reserved categories).
4. There is no restriction on the annual income of parents or guardians.
5. The scholarship will be awarded for a period of 4 years, from Class 9 to Class 12.
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Required Documents
• Recent Passport-Size Photograph
• Aadhaar Card
• Class 7 Marksheet
• Caste Certificate (for reserved category students)
• Income Certificate of Parents/Guardians
• Residence Certificate
• Disability Certificate (if applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scholarship?
A: The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand, studying in Class 8 in a government, local body, or government-aided school (excluding central and residential schools).
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Q: What academic requirements are necessary to apply?
A: The student must have passed the annual Class 7 examination with at least 50% marks (or 40% marks for reserved categories).
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Q: Is there any parental income limit for eligibility?
A: No, there is no restriction on the annual income of parents or guardians.
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Q: How many students are awarded the scholarship each year?
A: A total of 475 students (five from each of the 95 development blocks of Uttarakhand) are awarded the scholarship annually.
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Q: How are students selected for the scholarship?
A: Selection is based on the declared results of the eligibility test conducted by SCERT Uttarakhand. The scholarship is awarded to the next five meritorious students from each block who are not selected for the Dr. Shivanand Nautiyal Scholarship.
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Q: What is the scholarship amount and duration?
A: Selected students receive ₹1,000 per month for 10 months each year. The scholarship continues for 4 years, from Class 9 to Class 12, subject to fulfilling conditions
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Q: How can students apply for the scholarship examination?
A: Students can obtain the application form from the Block Education Officer’s office or download it from the official websites of the School Education Department ([https://schooleducation.uk.gov.in](https://schooleducation.uk.gov.in/)) or SCERT Uttarakhand ([https://scert.uk.gov.in](https://scert.uk.gov.in/)) during September–October.
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Q: Is there any application or examination fee?
A: No, there is no fee charged for the application form or the examination.
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Q: Where should the completed application form be submitted?
A: The completed form must be submitted to the Principal of the school where the student is enrolled.
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Q: How is the admit card issued?
A: After submission, the Block Education Officer issues the admit card. Students can collect it from their school or the BEO’s office.
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Q: When is the scholarship examination conducted?
A: The scholarship examination is conducted every year in the month of January.
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