The Assam Directorate of Higher Education (DHE) has issued the official announcement for the DHE Assam Combined Merit Scholarship 2021-2022. Students enrolled in an Undergraduate or Postgraduate program in Arts, Science, or Commerce at any accredited institution for the academic year 2021-2022 are eligible for the programs. Interested individuals should apply for the scholarship online at Assam government job portal
DHE Combined Merit Scholarship Details
Name of the scholarship: Combined Merit Scholarship Scheme 2021
Academic year: 2021-22
Awarding Authority: Directorate of Higher Education, Assam
Eligible courses: Under Graduate and Post Graduate course in Arts/ Science /Commerce discipline
Financial assistance:
UG course: Rs.300/- per month
PG course: Rs.500/- per month
Eligibility Criteria of Combined Merit Scholarship
The following are the minimum qualifying marks for applying for the scholarship:
UG course: Applicants for the Combined Merit Degree Scholarship Scheme must have a score of 60 percent in Higher Secondary.
PG course: Applicants for the Combined Merit Master Degree Scholarship program must have earned a minimum of 60% in their General Degree college education.
Other criteria:
Course and session:Students pursuing a general degree or a master’s degree in the arts, sciences, or commerce at any recognized institution for the academic year 2021-2022 are eligible for the programs. Furthermore, the student must be an Assamese citizen (PRC document mandatory)
Bank account: Students must have a legitimate (up-to-date) bank account in their name, preferably with SBI (State Bank of India), and the credentials must be submitted with the application (Bank Name, A/c Number, Branch Name, IFSC Code).
This selected scholarship will be distributed to the recipients via the DBT system. The candidate must hold the appropriate qualification from a recognized institution. In all circumstances, selection will be decided solely based on merit and will be limited by budget allocation.
DHE Combined Merit Scholarship Application Form
Aspiring students who meet the above requirements must apply online at directoroteofhighereducation.assam.gov.in within the specified time frame and printout after the online final submission and present it to the Registrar/Principal/Head of the Institute along with the relevant copies of certificates/testimonials. The application form and other required documentation will be compiled and verified by the Registrar/Principal/Head of the Institutions.After compiling and scrutinizing all applications at the college or university level, the legitimate online application form, together with any necessary certificates/testimonials, should be sent under their seal and signature to the O/o Directorate of Higher Education, Assam, Kahilipara, Guwahati-781019 on or before the prescribed time frame positively.
How to apply
Candidates that are interested and qualified must submit their applications online. To submit your form online, follow these simple steps:
- Scroll down to the section titled Important Web Link.
- Select Online Application Form.
- The official online application gateway will be available.
- First, fill out the registration form with all of your information.
- Log in again using your login id and password.
- Fill up your personal and educational information and attach any relevant papers.
- Finally, submit your application and print an acknowledgment receipt.
The deadline for submitting an online application is October 26th, 2021. The physical form must be submitted to the directorate by November 10th, 2021.
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