Manipur
State Merit Scholarship Manipur
Main benefit
For Class X passed students: The scholarship provides Rs.
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Conditions at a glance
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About
The State Merit Scholarship will be awarded to students who have passed the class X examination conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Manipur (BSEM) and the class XII examination conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Manipur (COHSEM). For class X passed students, the scholarship will provide Rs. 6,000 per annum to the first 300 students who passed the High School Leaving Certificate Examination (HSLC) conducted by BSEM for a period of two years, provided they do not fail or discontinue their studies. Additionally, another 50 students will be kept on the waiting list. For class XII passed students, the scholarship will provide Rs. 12,000 per annum to the first 125 students of Science, 125 students of Social Sciences, and 50 students of Commerce who passed the class XII examination conducted by COHSEM for a period of three years, provided they do not fail or discontinue their studies. Additionally, another 50 students (25 from Science and 25 from Arts) will be kept on the waiting list.
Benefits
- For Class X passed students: The scholarship provides Rs. 6,000 per annum to the first 300 students who passed the High School Leaving Certificate Examination (HSLC) conducted by BSEM for a period of two years.
- For Class XII passed students: The scholarship provides Rs. 12,000 per annum to the first 125 students of Science, 125 students of Social Sciences, and 50 students of Commerce who passed the class XII examination conducted by COHSEM for a period of three years.
- The scholarship is available to students who continue their studies within or outside the state but within the country, starting from the academic session of 2015-
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- The scholarship aims to provide equal opportunities for higher education to deserving students, regardless of their economic background.
- In addition to the initial list of recipients, 50 students will be kept on the waiting list for possible refusal, ineligibility, or other students getting other scholarships.
- The scholarship encourages students to excel academically and pursue further studies, thereby promoting higher education in Manipur.
Who can apply
- Scholarship of Rs. 6000/- per annum is provided to the first 300 students who passed the class X examination conducted by the Board of Secondary Education Manipur for a period of 2 years.
- Scholarship of Rs. 12000/- per annum is provided to the first 125 students of Science, 125 students of Social Sciences, and 50 students of Commerce who passed the class XII examination conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Manipur for a period of 3 years.
- Students in full-time employment are not eligible for the scholarship.
- Students should not receive any other scholarship/stipend for the same course of study for which they are receiving the said merit scholarship.
- Candidates who have passed the qualifying examination in a year prior to the year of the award of the scholarship are not eligible for consideration.
- The scholarship is renewable from year to year within the same stage of education.
- Good conduct and regularity in attendance are required for the continuance of the scholarship. The scholarship will be canceled if a scholar gives up the chosen course of study before its completion or changes the course of study without the approval of the State Government. The decision of the State Government will be final and binding in all such matters.
- The scholarship may be renewed for a different course of study if the scholar has shifted to another course instead of continuing with the course for which the scholarship was originally granted.
- The maximum period of scholarship provided to the meritorious persons passing Class X & XII is 2 years and 3 years, respectively.
Who cannot apply
- Students who have taken a gap year between their academic years
- Students pursuing courses/programs through Open Universities
- Students who are already availing scholarship(s) for pursuing their undergraduate/postgraduate programme under any other scheme(s)Students who have gained admission through management quota
- Students pursuing technical or professional courses
- Students whose parents' annual income exceeds Rs. 4.5 lakh per annum.
Documents needed
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How to apply
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Go to the official website of the Manipur scholarship portal.
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Click on the "New User Register" button.
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Select your state of domicile from the drop-down menu.
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Choose the scholarship scheme you want to apply for.
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Select the scholarship category that applies to you.
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Choose your gender from the given options.
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Enter your name, mobile number, date of birth, and email ID.
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Enter your bank details such as your Bank Name, IFSC Code, and Account Number.
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Choose either an Aadhaar card or account number as identification details and click on the register button.
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An OTP will be generated, and your phone number will be registered.
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Log in using OTP and fill in the details carefully.
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Upload the required documents, such as a Permanent Residential Certificate, Income Certificate, Xerox copy of mark sheet of the qualifying examination, front page of bank passbook, and Aadhaar Card.
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Review the application and ensure that all the details are correct.
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Submit the application and note down the application ID and password for future reference.*Note: There will be two-level verification of the application. First-level verification is at the Institute level by the Institute Nodal Officer (INO) nominated for the purpose by the principal and the second-level verification is at the State level by the State Nodal Officer nominated for the purpose by the Government. After successful verification, the scholarship amount will be credited to the bank account of the student. Keep checking the status of your application regularly on the official website.
Common questions
Is the Scheme open to all candidates enrolled in any institutions in India?
No, it is for the domiciled students of Manipur only.
Is there any income ceiling for applying the scholarship?
Yes, parent's/guardian's annual income from all sources should not exceed Rs. 4.5 lac. Is it necessary to upload the domicile/permanent residential certificate at the time of online submission of application Yes (for fresh applicants only). The certificate must also be for the current year only.
Are only first year undergraduate students can apply?
First-year students of general undergraduate and P.G. students can apply.
Are students enrolled in private/deemed universities can apply?
No.
Are students enrolled in integrated courses eligible?
Yes, but he/she will get scholarship at undergraduate rate only.
Are all courses covered under the ambit of the scheme?
No, only first year general undergraduate and P.G. students can apply.
NoCan a student apply anytime during the year of admission?
No, students can apply only when the notification is issued and within the given timelines.
Are students enrolled in distance education programs or those admitted through management quota eligible for the scholarship?
No, only students enrolled in regular first year undergraduate and postgraduate programs in institutions in Manipur are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
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