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Mukhyamantri Medhavi Chhatra Protsahan Scholarship Scheme (Junior Level)

The scheme aims to promote academic excellence among students entering Classes 6, 7, and 8 by providing financial assistance to meritorious students, based on their performance in a competitive examination conducted by the SCERT, Uttarakhand.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Uttarakhand

Status

Active / Open

Updated

Recently Verified

What are the Benefits?

Rate of Scholarship: | - For Class 6th Students: ₹600/- per month for 1 year.- For Class 7th Students: ₹700/- per month for 1 year.- For Class 8th Students: ₹800/- per month for 1 year.

Who is Eligible?

The student must have passed Class 5 (institutional) from a Government School or Government-aided private school of the state (excluding Central and Residential schools) and must be studying in Class 6.; The applicant must qualify in the competitive examination conducted by SCERT, Uttarakhand.; Based on the examination results, a student securing a position in the top 10% of the total participants will be eligible to avail the benefits of this scheme.; The selected student must maintain a minimum of 75% attendance and secure at least 60% marks in Classes 6 and 7. For SC/ST students, a relaxation of 5% is provided in both marks and attendance requirements.; There is no income criterion for the parents/guardians of the student under this scholarship.; A student cannot avail double benefits under multiple state scholarship schemes.

Required Documents

Aadhaar Card
PAN Card
Income Certificate
Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?

The student must have passed Class 5 (institutional) from a Government School or Government-aided private school of Uttarakhand (excluding Central and Residential Schools) and must be studying in Class 6.

Who conducts the scholarship examination?

The scholarship examination is organized by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Uttarakhand.

Is there any income limit for parents/guardians under this scheme?

No, there is no annual income criterion for parents or guardians.

How are students selected for the scholarship?

Students are selected based on their performance in the competitive examination. Those securing marks in the top 10% among all participants are eligible.

What is the attendance and marks requirement for selected students?

The selected student must maintain 75% attendance and secure at least 60% marks in Classes 6 and 7.

Is there any relaxation for SC/ST students?

Yes, SC/ST students are given a relaxation of 5% in both attendance and marks requirements.

Can a student avail benefits of more than one state scholarship scheme?

No, a student cannot receive double benefits from multiple state scholarship schemes.

When and how can students apply for the scholarship examination?

Students can apply in June-July every year by collecting the application form from the Block Education Officer’s office or downloading it from https://schooleducation.uk.gov.in/ or https://scert.uk.gov.in/

Is there any fee for the application or examination?

No, there is no application or examination fee.

Where should the application form be submitted?

The completed application form must be submitted to the Principal of the school where the student is studying.