Sarkari Yojana
Combined Merit Scholarship
About Combined Merit Scholarship
The Higher Education Department, Government of Assam, operates the “Combined Merit Scholarship” to fund students of Assam enrolled in first semester degree courses and master’s degree courses at recognised colleges or universities within the state or elsewhere in India. It targets students with consistently strong academic records who scored a minimum of 60% in their last qualifying examinations. By offering merit-based support for undergraduate and postgraduate study, the scheme opens higher education to poor students from the state. Candidates must be selected and admitted to a degree or master’s degree course at a recognised university or college, and must be domiciled in Assam. The Higher Education Department implements the scheme, and applications are taken online.
Scheme Overview
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Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Combined Merit Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant should be enrolled in a general…
The applicant should be enrolled in a general degree or master's degree course in the Arts, Science, or Commerce discipline at a recognised institution.
Domicile in Assam is required (a Permanent Resident…
Domicile in Assam is required (a Permanent Resident Certificate must be produced).
Those applying for the Combined Merit Degree Scholarship…
Those applying for the Combined Merit Degree Scholarship scheme need at least 60% marks in the Higher Secondary examination.
Those applying for the Combined Merit Master Degree…
Those applying for the Combined Merit Master Degree Scholarship scheme need at least 60% marks in the General Degree (Three Year Degree Course) examination.
The relevant qualification must have been earned from…
The relevant qualification must have been earned from a recognised institution.
A working bank account in the applicant's own…
A working bank account in the applicant's own name is needed (State Bank of India preferred).
Benefits Provided
Combined Merit Scholarship provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Financial Assistance
Degree Courses
Degree Courses: ₹300/- every month.
Master Degree Courses
Master Degree Courses: ₹500/- every month.
In all, 200 scholarships are available for degree…
In all, 200 scholarships are available for degree students (three years duration) and 100 for master degree students (two years duration). Selection: Made on merit and within the budget allocation. Coverage: Students enrolled in general degree and master degree courses in the Arts, Science, and Commerce disciplines. Mode of Disbursement Mode: Payment via the Direct Benefit Transfer system. Conditions: Depends on selection by the selection committee and approval of financial sanction. Conditions for Availment
The student must stay enrolled in the relevant…
The student must stay enrolled in the relevant degree or master's degree course for the full scholarship period.
Academic standards set by the institution and the…
Academic standards set by the institution and the scheme must be kept up.
Attendance must be regular and all institutional rules…
Attendance must be regular and all institutional rules and regulations must be followed.
The bank account must be kept active and…
The bank account must be kept active and up to date so Direct Benefit Transfer payments can be made.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
At Application Stage
Scanned Permanent Resident Certificate issued by the District…
Scanned Permanent Resident Certificate issued by the District Collector or Sub Divisional Officer, proving domicile of the State of Assam
Scanned certificate from the Registrar or Head of…
Scanned certificate from the Registrar or Head of the Institution where the candidate is currently studying
Scanned Final Mark Sheet of the last qualifying…
Scanned Final Mark Sheet of the last qualifying examination (Higher Secondary for degree applicants, or Three Year Degree Course for master degree applicants)
A scanned recent photograph
A scanned recent photograph
A scanned specimen of the applicant's signature
A scanned specimen of the applicant's signature
Details of a valid bank account (Bank Name,…
Details of a valid bank account (Bank Name, Account Number, Branch Name, Indian Financial System Code) At Document Submission Stage
Printed copies of the online application form, together…
Printed copies of the online application form, together with every relevant certificate and testimonial
All papers to be forwarded to the Directorate…
All papers to be forwarded to the Directorate of Higher Education, Assam under the seal and signature of the Registrar, Principal, or Head of the Institution
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Combined Merit Scholarship through the online application process outlined below.
Online Application Submission Go to the Directorate of…
Online Application Submission Go to the Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Assam scholarships page and, within the notified application window, fill in the online form with all the personal, academic and bank account information it asks for.
Document Upload and Verification Attach scanned copies of…
Document Upload and Verification Attach scanned copies of every required document, such as the Permanent Resident Certificate, mark sheets, institution certificate, photograph and signature, following the prescribed format and specifications.
Application Form Printout Once the online form has…
Application Form Printout Once the online form has been submitted successfully, print it and check that every entry is correct and complete before moving on.
Physical Submission to Institution Hand the printed form,…
Physical Submission to Institution Hand the printed form, together with copies of the needed certificates and testimonials, to the Registrar, Principal, or Head of the Institution where you are studying, for verification and onward forwarding.
Institutional Verification and Forwarding The Registrar, Principal, or…
Institutional Verification and Forwarding The Registrar, Principal, or Head of the Institution gathers and checks the printed online forms with all relevant certificates and testimonials and sends them, under their seal and signature, to the Directorate of Higher Education, Assam, Kahilipara, Guwahati - 781019.
Selection Process Applications are assessed by the selection…
Selection Process Applications are assessed by the selection committee purely on merit in every case, and the number selected is limited by the budget allocation for each category.
Benefit Disbursement Scholarship money is paid monthly to…
Benefit Disbursement Scholarship money is paid monthly to selected beneficiaries through the Direct Benefit Transfer system, straight into their registered bank accounts. Keep a copy of the submitted form and any acknowledgment you receive, as you may need them for later reference and correspondence with the implementing authorities.
Official Application & Website
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