Special Incentive to ST (P)/OBC/MOBC Meritorious Students

Description
The scheme "Special Incentive to ST P /OBC/MOBC Meritorious Students" by the Directorate of Welfare of Plains Tribes and Backward Classes, Government of Assam, aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from Scheduled Tribes Plains , Other Backward Classes, and More Other Backward Classes communities in Assam. The scheme offers monetary grants to students who achieve high academic marks in Matriculation, 10+2, Graduation, or Post Graduation examinations. To be eligible, the applicant must belong to the ST P /OBC/MOBC community and meet the specified percentage criteria for their respective educational level. The scheme is implemented by the Directorate of Welfare of Plains Tribes and Backward Classes, Assam. Applications for this scheme are accepted offline through prescribed formats advertised in print and electronic media.

Benefits
• ₹10,000/- for students passing Matriculation (Class X) with 80% or above.
• ₹15,000/- for students passing 10+2 with 75% or above.
• ₹20,000/- for Graduation students with 70% or above.
• ₹25,000/- for Post Graduation students with 65% or above.
• Benefits are granted on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to fund availability.
• The Selection Committee may lower cut-off marks if insufficient applications are received.
• Financial assistance is transferred to the bank accounts of selected beneficiaries.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (Plain) / Other Backward Class / More Other Backward Class community of Assam.
2. The applicant must qualify as one of the following:
3. - Secured 80% or above in Matriculation (Class 10th).
4. - Secured 75% or above in 10+2 examination.
5. - Secured 70% or above in Graduation.
6. - Secured 65% or above in Post Graduation.
7. _*The applicant cannot claim the benefit as a right; approval depends on fund availability and Selection Committee discretion._

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The Directorate of Welfare of Plains Tribes and Backward Classes, Assam, will advertise the scheme in print and electronic media, along with the prescribed format of the application form.
Offline
Step 1: The Directorate of Welfare of Plains Tribes and Backward Classes, Assam, will advertise the scheme in print and electronic media, along with the prescribed format of the application form.

Step 2: Step 2: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Offline
Step 2: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.

Step 3: Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Offline
Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 4: Step 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Director, WPT & BC, Assam.
Offline
*Applicants are advised to retain a copy of the submitted application and acknowledgment for future reference.
Scrutiny and Approval

Step 5: Step 1: Applications are scrutinized by the Selection Committee.
Offline
Step 1: Applications are scrutinized by the Selection Committee.

Step 6: Step 2: Approved beneficiaries are selected based on merit and fund availability.
Offline
Step 2: Approved beneficiaries are selected based on merit and fund availability.

Required Documents
• Caste Certificate.
• Marksheet of Matriculation/10+2/Graduation/Post Graduation.
• Bank Account Details with IFSC Code.
• Voter ID or Aadhaar Card.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much financial assistance is provided for students who pass Matriculation with 80% or above?
A: Students securing 80% or above in Matriculation receive ₹10,000/-.

Q: Is there an income limit for availing benefits under this scheme?
A: No, there is no income bracket restriction for eligibility.

Q: Can a student claim this financial assistance as a right?
A: No, approval depends on fund availability and the discretion of the Selection Committee.

Q: How are beneficiaries selected if there are insufficient applications?
A: The Selection Committee may lower the cut-off marks if required due to insufficient applications.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for this financial assistance scheme for meritorious students?
A: Students belonging to Scheduled Tribes (Plains), Other Backward Classes, or More Other Backward Classes in Assam who meet the specified percentage criteria for their educational level are eligible.

Q: What are the different educational levels covered under this scheme?
A: The scheme covers Matriculation (Class X), 10+2, Graduation, and Post Graduation examinations.

Q: What is the financial grant for students who pass 10+2 with 75% or above?
A: Students achieving 75% or above in 10+2 receive ₹15,000/-.

Q: How much assistance is given to Graduation students who secure 70% or above?
A: Graduation students with 70% or above marks receive ₹20,000/-.

Q: What is the financial support for Post Graduation students with 65% or above marks?
A: Post Graduation students securing 65% or above receive ₹25,000/-.

Q: How are beneficiaries selected if there are insufficient applications?
A: The Selection Committee may lower the cut-off marks if required due to insufficient applications.

Q: How is the financial assistance disbursed to selected beneficiaries?
A: The amount is directly transferred to the bank accounts of approved beneficiaries.

Q: What documents are required to apply for this scheme?
A: Applicants need a Caste Certificate, marksheet of the qualifying exam, bank account details with IFSC code, and Voter ID or Aadhaar Card.

Q: Where can applicants find the application form for this scheme?
A: The Directorate of Welfare of Plains Tribes and Backward Classes, Assam, advertises the form in print and electronic media.

Q: What should applicants do after downloading the application form?
A: They must fill all mandatory fields, attach a passport-sized photograph, self-attested copies of required documents, and submit the form to the Director, WPT & BC, Assam.