Combined Merit Scholarship
State: Assam
Ministry: null
Department: Higher Education Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide merit-based scholarship to students of Assam studying in first semester degree and master degree courses in recognized institutions. It benefits academically meritorious students who have obtained at least 60% marks in their last qualifying examination.

Benefits:
> **Financial Assistance**

- For Degree Courses: ₹300/- per month.
- For Master Degree Courses: ₹500/- per month.
- The scheme provides 200 scholarships for degree students (three years duration) and 100 scholarships for master degree students (two years duration).

**Selection:** Based on merit and budget allocation.
**Coverage:** Students pursuing general degree and master degree courses in Arts, Science, and Commerce disciplines.
> **Mode of Disbursement**

**Mode:** Direct Benefit Transfer system.
**Conditions:** Subject to selection by the selection committee and financial sanction approval.
> **Conditions for Availment**

- The applicant must maintain enrollment in the respective degree or master&#39;s degree course throughout the scholarship period.
- Academic performance standards must be maintained as per institutional and scheme requirements.
- Regular attendance and compliance with all institutional rules and regulations.
- Bank account must remain active and updated for Direct Benefit Transfer disbursement.

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Eligibility:
- The applicant must be pursuing general degree or master&#39;s degree courses in Arts, Science, or Commerce discipline in any recognized institution.
- The applicant must be domiciled in Assam (Permanent Resident Certificate document mandatory).
- The applicant must have obtained minimum 60% marks in Higher Secondary examination for those applying for Combined Merit Degree Scholarship scheme.
- The applicant must have obtained minimum 60% marks in General Degree (Three Year Degree Course) examination for those applying for Combined Merit Master Degree Scholarship scheme.
- The applicant must possess relevant qualification from any recognized institution.
- The applicant must have a valid bank account in their name (preferably in State Bank of India).

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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Online Application Submission
Visit the official website of the Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Assam, and complete the online application form within the specified application period with all required personal, academic, and bank account details.
Step 2: Document Upload and Verification
Upload scanned copies of all required documents including Permanent Resident Certificate, mark sheets, institutional certificate, photograph, and signature as per the prescribed format and specifications.
Step 3: Application Form Printout
After successful online submission, take a printout of the completed application form and ensure all information is accurate and complete before proceeding to the next step.
Step 4: Physical Submission to Institution
Submit the printed application form along with necessary copies of certificates and testimonials to the Registrar, Principal, or Head of the Institution where currently enrolled for verification and forwarding.
Step 5: Institutional Verification and Forwarding
The Registrar, Principal, or Head of the Institution will collect, verify, and submit the hard copies of online forms along with all relevant certificates and testimonials under their seal and signature to the Directorate of Higher Education, Assam, Kahilipara, Guwahati - 781019.
Step 6: Selection Process
The selection committee will evaluate applications strictly on the basis of merit in all cases and selection will be restricted as per budget allocation for the respective categories.
Step 7: Benefit Disbursement
Selected beneficiaries will receive scholarship amounts through Direct Benefit Transfer system directly to their registered bank accounts on a monthly basis.
*Applicants are advised to save a copy of the submitted application form and any acknowledgment received for future reference and correspondence with the implementing authorities.

Documents Required:
At Application StagePermanent Resident Certificate from District Collector or Sub Divisional Officer as Proof of Domicile of State of Assam (scanned copy)
Certificate from the Registrar or Head of the Institution in which the candidate is at present studying (scanned copy)
Final Mark Sheet of Last Qualifying Examinations (Higher Secondary for degree applicants or Three Year Degree Course for master degree applicants) (scanned copy)
Recent Photograph (scanned copy)
Signature of the Applicant (scanned copy)
Valid Bank Account Details (Bank Name, Account Number, Branch Name, Indian Financial System Code)
At Document Submission StageHard copies of online application form along with all relevant certificates and testimonials
All documents to be submitted under seal and signature of Registrar, Principal, or Head of the Institution to Directorate of Higher Education, Assam