Post–Matric Scholarship to Backward Classes recognized Communities of the State of Meghalaya

Post–Matric Scholarship to Backward Classes recognized Communities of the State of Meghalaya is for the some special backward class communities of Meghalaya such as Rabha, Boro Kachari, Kocha and any other recognized by Government of Meghalaya. The object of the scheme is to provide financial assistant to the students belonging to the recognized Backward Communities of the State of Meghalaya for pursuing studies in Higher Education. These scholarships are available for the Post-Matric of Post-Secondary Education within India and are tenable for pursuing recognized courses in recognized institutions only. This scheme will help the students of these communities to study in higher class education and enhance their employability.

Benefits of Post–Matric Scholarship to Backward Classes recognized Communities of the State of Meghalaya:

• The financial assistance for this scheme is as per follow:
• In 11^th – 12^th  at the rate of Rs. 50/- per month
• Degree (General) and Diploma Courses in Technical and Professional Courses at the rate of 60/- per month
• Post Graduate at the rate of Rs. 70/- per month
• Professional/Technical/Medical/Engineering at the rate of Rs. 80/- per month

Required eligibility and conditions for applying Post–Matric Scholarship to Backward Classes recognized Communities of the State of Meghalaya:

1. Only the Children/wards of bonafide permanent residents of Meghalaya who belong to the backward Classes and recognized by the State Government and prosecuting regular studies in a recognized institution in India shall be eligible for the award of Scholarship
2. No student who fails to secure at least 50% (fifty) marks in aggregate in the High School Leaving Certificate / Pre –University Examination/Degree Pass Course or Honours subject in Degree Honours Course shall be eligible for the scholarship
3. Only those students the total income of whose parents/guardians in the preceding year of the award is Rs. 6,000/- (six thousand) or Rs. 500/- (five hundred) per month or less shall be eligible for the scholarships
4. Students who are pursuing full-time course in any recognized Post-Matric institution shall be eligible for the scholarship
5. Students pursuing studies in Morning/Evening College or Part-time course or through correspondence course will not be eligible for this scholarship
6. Students who are in full time employment will not be eligible for this scholarship
7. Only two children of the same parents are eligible.
8. A scholar under this scheme shall not be allowed to enjoy any other scholarship or stipend

Document required for applying Post–Matric Scholarship to Backward Classes recognized Communities of the State of Meghalaya:

1. Domicile certificate
2. Caste certificate
3. Income certificate
4. Residence proof
5. Aadhar card
6. Bank Details e.g. IFSC code, MICR code, Account number, Account holder name, Branch name
7. School Mark sheets and certificates
8. Bonafide certificate
9. Passport size photograph

Application Procedure:

1. Applicants can either download the forms from the website; or collect from their own institutions or from the office of The Director of Public Instruction. Meghalaya, Shillong.
2. All the students submitting the application forms should submit along with the soft copy
3. Students should submit the application form with all documents to the head of the institute

Contact Details:

1. Candidate can contact to the institute where he/she pursuing education
2. Student can contact to the office of The Director of Public Instruction. Meghalaya, Shillong

References & Details:

1. For more information and application form student can visit the following links:
2. http://megeducation.gov.in/dhte/scholarship/schemes/schpostmatric-backward.html
3. http://megeducation.gov.in/dhte/scholarship/forms/9backward_classes_lig.pdf
4. http://meghalaya.gov.in/megportal/forms/deptname/11
5. http://megeducation.gov.in/dhte/scholarship/forms/10post-matric-bc,ligs.pdf
6. http://meghalaya.gov.in/megportal/scheme/data_view1/17493