Assam Combined Merit Scholarship
Assam Combined Merit Scholarship is a scholarship scheme administered by the Directorate of Higher Education, Assam for eligible meritorious students pursuing higher education. The scheme provides financial assistance to eligible students studying in general degree and master's degree courses in recognized institutions.
What is Assam Combined Merit Scholarship?
Assam Combined Merit Scholarship is designed to provide financial support to meritorious students of Assam pursuing higher education. The scholarship covers eligible students studying in Arts, Science and Commerce streams at the degree and master's degree levels, subject to the applicable conditions.
Eligibility
- The student must be a domicile of Assam.
- For the Combined Merit Degree Scholarship, the student should have secured the prescribed minimum marks in Higher Secondary.
- For the Combined Merit Master Degree Scholarship, the student should have secured the prescribed minimum marks in the qualifying general degree course.
- The student should be pursuing an eligible general degree or master's degree course in a recognized institution.
- The student should have an active bank account in their own name for receiving the scholarship through DBT.
- The applicant must satisfy the conditions specified in the applicable scholarship notification.
Scholarship Benefits
The financial assistance under the Combined Merit Scholarship is provided according to the applicable scholarship category and government provisions. The scheme includes separate scholarship support for eligible degree and master's degree students.
Required Documents
- Assam domicile or PRC document, as applicable
- Higher Secondary mark sheet for degree applicants
- Degree mark sheet for master's degree applicants
- Admission or institution certificate
- Bank account details
- Passport size photograph
- Signature of the applicant
- Other documents specified in the applicable notification
How to Apply
- Visit the official Directorate of Higher Education, Assam website.
- Check the latest Combined Merit Scholarship notification.
- Confirm the eligibility requirements for the relevant degree or master's degree category.
- Complete the online scholarship application when the application window is open.
- Enter personal, academic and bank details correctly.
- Upload or submit the required documents.
- Review the application carefully before final submission.
- Follow the institution-level verification process, if applicable.
Selection Process
Selection for the Combined Merit Scholarship is based on merit and is subject to the applicable government conditions and available budget allocation. Applications are verified through the prescribed institutional and departmental process before eligible beneficiaries are selected.
Important Information
Students should check the latest official notification before applying because eligibility conditions, scholarship amount, application dates, required documents and application procedures may be revised by the Directorate of Higher Education, Assam.
Official Website
The official Directorate of Higher Education, Assam website should be used for scholarship notifications, application information and other updates related to the Combined Merit Scholarship.
Conclusion
Assam Combined Merit Scholarship provides financial assistance to eligible meritorious students pursuing higher education in Assam. Students should check the latest official notification, verify their eligibility and complete the application process according to the prescribed requirements.
