Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Manipur 2023-24

The selected scholars will receive the following benefits:-

Maintenance allowance

Note:- 

• Maintenance allowance is paid from either April 1st or the month of admission (whichever is later) until the completion of exams at the end of the academic year, including holidays. If admission occurs after the 20th day of a month, payment starts the following month after admission.
• M.Phil and Ph.D. courses are post-graduation courses. Scholarships to such students may be paid at the rates of maintenance allowance for Group 1 or Group 2 depending on the course under these groups.
• Students who receive free board and/or lodging as part of their scholarship will receive a maintenance charge at 1/3rd of the rate for Hostellers.

Additional Provision for ST students with disabilities

1) Reader Allowance for Blind Students:- 

2) Transport  Allowance up to  ₹160 per month for disabled students, if such student does not reside in the hostel, which is within the premises of the educational institution.

3) Escort allowance of ₹160 per month for severely handicapped day scholar students with low extremity disability.

4) Special pay of ₹160 per month is admissible to any hostel employee willing to extend help to a severely orthopedically handicapped student residing in the hostel of an educational institution, who may need the assistance of a helper.

5) Allowance of ₹240 per month towards extra coaching to mentally retarded and mentally ill students.

The provision in (2) to (4) will also apply to leprosy-cured students.

Note:-

• Disabled students belonging to Scheduled Tribe (ST), covered under the scheme can also get such additional benefits from other schemes which are not covered under this scheme.
• The disability as defined under the said Act has to be certified by a competent medical authority of the State Govt./UT Administration.

Fees:
The selected students will be paid enrollment/registration, tuition games, union, library, magazine, medical examination, and such other fees compulsorily excluding refundable deposits like caution money, and security deposit payable by the student to the institution or university/board.

Study Tours:
Study tour charges up to a maximum of ₹1,600 per annum will be paid to the students studying professional and technical courses, provided that the head of the institution certifies that the study tour is essential for the scholar's completion of their course of study.

Thesis Typing/Printing Charges:
Thesis typing/printing charges up to a maximum of ₹1,600 will be paid to research students on the recommendation of the Head of the institution.

Book Allowance for Students Pursuing Correspondence/Distance Education Courses:
The students pursuing such courses are also eligible for an annual allowance of ₹1,200 for essential prescribed books, besides reimbursement of course fees. 

Note:- For detailed information, kindly go through 'Scholarship Guidelines'.

• A passport-size photograph of the student with the student's signature
• Self-attested copy of academic certificates/diploma/marksheets
• Caste certificate duly signed by an authorised Revenue Officer (RO), not below the rank of Tahsildar
• Annual family income certificate (Note:- If self-employed, an income declaration affirming definite income from all sources through an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper)
• Receipt acknowledging the scholarship in the previous year (for renewal, if applicable)

Eligible students can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-

Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' link below. 
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note: If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to 'Applicant Corner' and click on the 'New Registration' tab.
Step 4: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Continue' button. 
Step 5: Enter mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit.  
Step 6: Fill in the required details and click on 'Save & Register' to complete the registration process. 
Step 7: Now click on the 'Fresh Application' tab and log in using the application ID and password.
Step 8: Fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents, and submit the application.

Note:- All the applicants are advised to fill the form correctly, no changes can be made once submitted. The applicants are also advised to fill in only one application as multiple applications will cancel the form.