Question: Tell me about the Junior Merit (Class - 11 To 12) scheme.

Answer: of the student concerned (First page of bank account containing account number and IFSC).Higher Secondary School ID card
issued by concerned authority. While in the absence of the same, the student may provide an Admission receipt/Library Card/Letter of
undertaking from concerned Higher Secondary School authority anyone).Aadhaar Card of the student concerned.Passport-size
Photograph of the student.ï»¿Note 01: The students must have an active and valid account in any nationalized bank which has an
Electronic Clearing System (ECS)/Core Banking facility to facilitate the transfer of scholarship amount directly to their account.Note 02:
The bank account must be in the name of the applicant/student only. Students must enter their Bank/Branch name, saving bank account
number, and IFSC code very carefully to ensure a smooth transfer of the scholarship amount.Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the
objective of the scheme?The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to the meritorious Higher Secondary School
students of Odisha from families whose parental income does not exceed â‚¹6.00 lakhs to meet a part of their educational expenses while
pursuing their higher studies.What is the scholarship amount under the scheme?The students pursuing Class XI & XII in the Higher
Secondary Schools of the State will receive a scholarship amount of â‚¹3000/- per year.How many students will be given scholarships?
The number of scholarships will be awarded to 10,000 students.In which ratio the scholarship is distributed between boys & girls?The
scholarship is distributed between boys & girls in 50:50 ratios.Who is eligible for this scheme?The student of Class XI & XII who is a
permanent resident of Odisha is eligible for the scheme.What is the minimum percentage of marks required to apply for the scholarship?
The Student must have passed HSC with 60% or more marks from an institution recognized by BSE Odisha, CBSE, ICSE, or Equivalent
Boards, and pursuing regular Class XI courses of 10+2.Which category of students can apply for the scheme?The students belong to
General, SC, ST, OBC/SEBC & EBC categories may eligible to apply.When shall a student be eligible to apply for the scheme?Students
shall apply for Junior Merit Scholarship in the 1st year of the course (Class XI).Can a student studying outside Odisha State be eligible
to apply under this scheme?Outside students (students of Odisha but studying outside Odisha) are also required to apply online for this
scholarship.Can a student pursuing study through distance learning/correspondence be eligible to apply under the scheme?No, such
students are not allowed to apply under the scheme.Can eligible students apply every year for the scholarship?The eligible students may
apply each year for the scholarship on the State Scholarship Portal.Where can I register for the scholarship?The eligible student can
apply for the scholarship on the State Scholarship Portal: https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in/website/student-registrationBy whom will the
application be validated?The application will be validated/authenticated by the Higher Secondary School/Institute.Sources And
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you have already initiated your application earlier.To know more please visit CancelApply NowOdishaJunior Merit
(Class - 11 To 12)Class XIClass XIIE-medhabrutiScholarshipStudentsDetailsBenefitsEligibilityExclusionsApplication
ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsThe Government of Odisha in School & Mass Education Department is
awarding "Junior Merit Scholarship" under the Scheme 'e-medhabrutiâ€™ out of the State budget to provide financial assistance to the
meritorious Higher Secondary School students of Odisha from families whose parental income does not exceed 6.00 lakhs to meet a part
of their educational expenses while pursuing their higher studies. The scholarship is awarded to students pursuing Class XI & XII in the
Higher Secondary Schools of the State.Merit Criteria For Selection: The following factors will be taken into consideration: Fulfillment
of eligibility conditions as given in the scheme.Online authentication/validation of student records by the Principal of the concerned
Higher Secondary School/Institute. Final Merit/Selection lists of the students will be drawn in terms of the percentage of marks obtained
in the HSC examination from among the validated students in the merit, proportionately based on the data. The mode of selection for
scholarship shall be made through descending order of merit till it reaches the eligible quota of scholarship. For example, a student who
has secured 92% of mark in the last examination shall come first then the one who has secured 91% mark, and so on. In case of a tie in
the percentage of marks under a particular type of scholarship and some are to be left out due to exceeding the maximum quota of
scholarship, then the parental income ceiling will be considered i.e. the student with a lower parental income ceiling will get preference.
The CBSE/ICSE grading system in the form of CGPA i.e. Grade points shall be converted to the percentage by multiplying with 9.5
formula percentage (%) = CGPA x 9.5.Procedure for Disbursement: The scholarship would be sanctioned subject to fulfillment of the
prescribed eligibility criteria by the students and validation/authentication by the Principals of the concerned Higher Secondary Schools/
Institutes in online mode only. The scholarship will be paid to the selected students by the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education
through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) mode only. It will be transferred to the Bank account of the beneficiaries.Duration of Scholarship
and its Renewal: A student will be eligible for the scholarship for the total duration of the course (Class XI to XII). Scholarship awarded
to any student under State Scholarship Portal is automatically renewable, subject to the student continuing in Class XII (2nd Year) and
online validation authentication done by the institute.Cancellation of Scholarship: The scholarship sanctioned is liable to be cancelled on
the following occasions.1. If the student is found to have obtained a scholarship by false statements/ fabricated documents.2. If the
student discontinues his/her studies, the scholarship shall be stopped from the subsequent year.OkWas this helpful?ShareNews and
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