The “Post Matric Merit Scholarship” is a scheme implemented by the Mizoram Scholarship Board, Government of Mizoram. The objective of the Scheme is to provide financial assistance to permanent resident of Mizoram States securing 60% marks in Board/University Examination. The scheme is 100% funding from the State Plan Fund.
Benefits
- Covers tuition fees for eligible students.
- Maintenance allowance (for boarding and lodging expenses).
- Financial assistance for books, stationery, and related expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Mizoram.
- The applicant must be pursuing regular post-matric studies in a recognized institution in India.
- The applicant must have secured at least 60% marks (First Division/Class) in the last Board/University examination.
- The applicant must not be found guilty of misconduct or breach of discipline.
- Students who are repeating the same level of education in a different subject/faculty are not eligible.
- Students pursuing another professional course at the same level after completing one (e.g., Bachelor of Teaching and Bachelor of Education) are not eligible.
- Postgraduate medical students are eligible only if they are not practicing medicine during their course.
- Correspondence course students are not eligible.
- If a student is awarded another scholarship or stipend of higher value, they must choose between the two and notify the awarding authority.
Application Process
Offline Application
- The application period is usually from July to September.
- Applicants must collect the application form from the Mizoram Scholarship Board during office working hours.
- The completed application form along with necessary documents must be submitted to the Mizoram Scholarship Board for verification and processing.
Application Period Of Mizoram Scholarship
| Types Of Scholarship | Application Periods |
| Post matric scholarship for SC ST OBC Minority | April-June |
| Merit Cum Means Scholarship for SC ST OBC minority | April-June |
| Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC ST | September-November |
| UGC NET JRF | September-December |
| INSPIRE Scholarship | October-December |
| Maulana Azad National Fellowship for minority | September-December |
| CSIR JRF | October-December |
| NEC Merit Scholarship | June-August |
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card.
- Self Bank Account Details (Bank Passbook Copy).
- Previous Year’s Examination Mark Sheet.
- Permanent Residential Certificate (Up-to-date).
- Caste Certificate (If applicable).
- Any other documents as required by the scholarship board.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q: Are students who are repeating the same stage of education in a different subject eligible?
A: No, students pursuing the same level of education in a different subject or faculty are not eligible. - Q: Can a student pursue two scholarships simultaneously?
A: No, students cannot receive this scholarship if they already hold another scholarship or stipend of higher value. - Q: How can students apply for the scholarship?
A: Students must collect the application form from the Mizoram Scholarship Board and submit it with required documents during the application period. - Q: When is the application period for the scholarship?
A: The application process is generally open from July to September.