The scheme for providing laptops to meritorious Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students was initiated by the Government of Goa’s Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communication. It aims at boosting the provision of laptops to meritorious students born in Goa belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities, who have performed relatively better in their Class 10 examination. The scheme thus nurtures good performance in education and enables the meritorious students to continue their perusal of studies with the assistance of gadgets they would be provided.
Benefits:
- Laptop Provision: A laptop is awarded to the eligible meritorious student for academic use.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Residency: The applicant must be born in Goa.
- Community: The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) community.
- Academic Performance:
- The applicant should have passed the Class 10th examination from the Goa Board in their first attempt.
- The applicant must have scored a minimum of 70% aggregate marks in the Class 10th examination.
- Merit Position:
- Male students must be among the Top 5 students in Class 10th within their taluka.
- Female students must be among the Top 5 students in Class 10th within their taluka.
- Schooling: The student must be schooling in the taluka in which they are considered meritorious.
Application Process:
- Online Application:
- Interested students must fill out the online application form available on the official platform, which will be announced annually by Info Tech Corporation of Goa Limited (ITG).
- The application must be completed in all respects to be considered.
- Review Process: Applications are reviewed by the scrutinizing committee of ITG.
Technical Support: For technical assistance, students can contact topper.helpdesk @gmail.com or call 9607963089 / 9607963098.
Documents Required:
- Birth Certificate: Issued by the Government of Goa.
- Mark Sheet: Issued by the Goa Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education.
- Consent Form: Parental consent in the prescribed format.
- Photo ID Proof: Aadhaar card, School ID card, or similar identification.
- Parent’s ID Proof: PAN card, Passport, or Driving License with a visible signature.
- Caste Certificate: Attested copy issued by the Competent Authority of the Government of Goa.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
1. How are the five top achievers selected from every taluka under the said scheme?
The upper five students would be selected on the basis of merit and the grade they have obtained in the Class 10th Goa Board examination.
2. Are there any age restrictions for applying for the scheme?
The scheme does not mention any particular age specification; however, the applicant must have passed the Class 10th examination on the first try.
3. Is any financial assistance provided with the laptop?
The scheme provides laptops, but it does not mention any direct financial assistance.
4. What ID is quite accepted for the application?
Aadhaar card, School ID card, or any government-issued photo identification.
5. Is a caste certificate necessary for the Laptop Scheme application?
The application requires a Caste Certificate from the Competent Authority of the Government of Goa.
6. What are the documents required to be submitted in order for a student to apply for a laptop?
Documents to be submitted include Birth Certificate, Mark sheet, Parent’s ID proof, Caste Certificate, Photo ID, and A handwritten consent from the parent.
7. Who reviews the applications received in the Laptop Scheme?
General applications will be taken up by the scrutinizing committee of Info Tech Corporation of Goa Limited (ITG).
8. What should students do if they have technical problems while applying online?
If technical issues occur while applying online, students must contact [email protected] or the other numbers provided for helpdesk support.
9. When is the last date for submission of the Laptop Scheme application?
ITG announces a deadline for applications every year, and under that duration, all applications will be submitted.
10. How can college/School students apply for the scheme?
Students can apply via an online application process: The ITG portal, which displays the application, has documentation requirements that the applicants must comply with.
11. What happens when a student does not qualify with a minimum requirement of 70% marks?
Such students will be dropped from the scheme.
12. Is the Laptop Scheme applicable for all SC/ST students in Goa?
No. Only merit SC/ST students who are eligible (e.g., Top 5 students of their taluka) will be applied.
13. Can students from outside Goa apply for the Laptop Scheme?
No, the scheme is specifically meant for students born in Goa who have studied in the schools in Goa.
14. Is there a specific ranking a student must obtain to be eligible for the scheme?
Yes. The student must be one of the Top 5 either male or female in their taluka, as per their performance in the 10th standard examination.