Combined Merit Scholarship

> 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'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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• 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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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._

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