The Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Meghalaya, introduced the “Meghalaya Tribal Students’ Book Grant (Post-Matric Education)” scheme. The aim of this scheme is to give financial support to talented tribal students of Meghalaya for the acquisition of books for their studies. The student should be studying in a recognized institution in India.
Benefits
The grant amount per student for different academic courses is as follows:
| Course Level | Grant Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| Class 11th – 12th (Arts & Commerce) | ₹500 |
| Class 11th – 12th (Science) | ₹700 |
| Degree (Pass) – Arts | ₹600 |
| Degree (Honours) – Arts | ₹750 |
| Degree (Pass) – Science | ₹900 |
| Degree (Honours) – Science | ₹1000 |
| Post-Graduate (Arts & Commerce) | ₹900 |
| Post-Graduate (Science) | ₹1200 |
| Research Studies (Ph.D., M.Phil., M.Lit.) | ₹1500 |
Note:
- A student who has already received a book grant for a particular course of study will not be eligible for another grant if they change their course.
- Technical or vocational courses are not covered under this scheme.
Disbursement of Grant
- The selected candidates will receive the grant amount through:
- Their parents/guardians, OR
- The institutions where they are pursuing their studies.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scheme, the applicant must:
- Be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
- Be enrolled in a recognized institution in India.
- Belong to the Khasi, Jaintia, or Garo community (or as per future government decisions).
- Have secured at least 60% marks in aggregate in the preceding examination conducted by the Board/University.
- Be pursuing a regular course (not a technical or vocational course).
- Not be employed in any capacity under the Government.
Application Process
Offline Mode
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Advertisement & Notification:
- The Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Meghalaya publishes advertisements in the Press and on the Government Website (meghalaya.gov.in) after the declaration of Board/University results.
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Filling the Application Form:
- The applicant should download and print the prescribed application form (ANNEXURE ‘A’) from the official website.
- Fill in all mandatory details and attach self-attested copies of required documents.
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Submission of Application:
- The completed application form should be submitted to the Director of Public Instruction, Meghalaya, through the Head of the Institution where the student is studying.
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Acknowledgment & Receipt:
- Upon submission, the applicant should request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority.
- Ensure the receipt contains submission details such as date, time, and unique identification number (if applicable).
Documents Required
- Income Certificate.
- Domicile Certificate (Permanent Resident Certificate of Meghalaya).
- Caste Certificate (Khasi, Jaintia, or Garo Community Proof).
- Marksheet of the latest examination passed (starting from H.S.L.C. (High School Leaving Certificate) or equivalent).
- Any other supporting document, as required.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What are the eligibility criteria for the Meghalaya Tribal Students’ Book Grant?
A1: The student must be a permanent resident of Meghalaya, belong to the Khasi, Jaintia, or Garo community, and have secured at least 60% marks in their last examination.
Q2: How is the number of grantees determined?
A2: The number of beneficiaries depends on the availability of funds and government approval for the scheme in a particular academic year.
Q3: How much is the grant per student for different academic courses?
A3: The grant ranges from ₹500 to ₹1,500, depending on the course level. (See benefits section for full details.)
Q4: Can a student receive a grant for a technical or vocational course?
A4: No. The scheme is only for regular academic courses, not technical or vocational studies.
Q5: How should applications be submitted?
A5: Applications must be submitted offline through the Head of the Institution to the Director of Public Instruction, Meghalaya.
Q6: How is the selection process carried out?
A6: The Directorate of Higher & Technical Education reviews applications and selects students based on:
- Academic performance (60%+ marks)
- Permanent residency (Meghalaya)
- Tribal community status (Khasi, Jaintia, or Garo)
- Availability of funds
Q7: Grant sanctioning falls under whose responsibility?
A7: Meghalaya’s Director of Public Instruction bases grant decisions on Selection Committee recommendations.
Q8: Distribution of the grant ?
A8: Either the institution the student is registered in or the parent/guardian of the pupil receives the grant amount.
Q9: Under what circumstances should one be using the grant?
A9: The grant should be utilized exactly for the purchase of books needed for the academic course.
Q10: Comprising the Selection Committee is who?
A10: Officials from the Directorate of Higher & Technical Education together with other pertinent departments make up the Selection Committee.
Q11: Throughout the choosing procedure, what considerations are taken?
Key considerations include academic ability, tribal affiliation, financial necessity, and grant availability.
Q12: How conflicts about rule interpretation are settled?
A12: Meghalaya’s Directorate of Higher & Technical Education has last say to settle any conflicts on how scheme regulations should be interpreted.
Q13: After getting the funding, can students veers their path of study?
A13: none. Should a student veers off course, they will not be qualified for a further scholarship under this program.
Q14: On what date these restrictions started?
A14: Rules may be changed often; the Meghalaya Government launched the initiative and it has been in operation ever since.
Q15: The grant application period runs for what length?
A15: Applications have to be turned in by the deadline indicated in the official Government of Meghalaya advertisement on their website.
Q16: Is there any clause allowing future grant amount modification?
A16: Absolutely. Policy choices and budget allocation could cause the government to change the grant value.
Q17: Exist any particular guidelines for turning in the application?
A17: Applicants must guarantee:
There is accurate, complete information supplied.
Attached are all needed materials.
The application turns in ahead of schedule.
Q18: Are grant applications open to students from tribes other than Khasi, Jaitia, or Garo?
A18: Zero. Students from Khasi, Jaitia, and Garo communities alone qualify for the grant.
Q19: Does using the award monies have a deadline?
A19: The grant has to be used inside the academic year it was given.
Q20: Who is approved to change the guidelines?
A20: Meghalaya’s government has the power to change the scheme rules as required.