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Bhagwan Birsa Munda Lakshya Siddhi Yojana
The scheme provides financial assistance, in the form of a Scholarship, proportionate to the fees paid by Scheduled Tribe students at the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) level in order to take offline coaching assistance through reputed institutions for preparation for NEET & JEE.
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About This Scheme
The scheme "Bhagwan Birsa Munda Lakshya Siddhi Yojana" was launched by the Department of Tribal Welfare, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to give financial support for talented tribal students to encourage and empower them to take up admissions for undergraduate professional courses in reputed institutions in Goa as well as outside Goa. The scheme provides financial assistance, in the form of a Scholarship, proportionate to the fees paid by Scheduled Tribe students at the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) level in order to take offline coaching assistance through reputed institutions for preparation for the All India Common Competitive exams such as the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and Joint Entrance Examination (JEE).
Benefits
₹3.0 L · annual
Financial Assistance
- Financial assistance for coaching fees for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) course, subject to a maximum limit of ₹3,00,000/- (Rupees three lakhs only).
- Financial assistance for coaching fees for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) course, subject to a maximum limit of ₹3,00,000/- (Rupees three lakhs only).
- 100% of coaching fees shall be reimbursed to students whose family income is up to ₹8,00,000/- (Rupees eight lakhs) per annum.
- 75% of coaching fees shall be reimbursed to students whose family income is above ₹8,00,000/- (Rupees eight lakhs) per annum, subject to the maximum limit.
- If the course fee exceeds the admissible amount, the student has to arrange for the remaining funds from his/her own sources.
- Duration: The benefit under the scheme shall be given for two years.
- Mode of Payment: The course fee shall be released directly into the bank account of the students in two instalments through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode.
- Frequency: Instalments are paid during the two-year course upon submission of fee receipts (First Installment in the XIth Standard and Second Installment in the XIIth Standard).
- Advance Claim: If selected students have already paid registration, admission, or tuition fees in advance to the coaching institute for booking seats, they are eligible to claim such fees under the scheme, subject to the maximum benefit amount.
- The applicant must submit the passing marksheet of the XIth standard; failing this, the scholarship will not be awarded for the XIIth standard.
- The student shall attend at least 90% of the classes.
- If the student remains absent for more than 15 days without any valid reason or leaves the coaching midway, the entire amount released to the student shall be recovered.
- If the student opts out in the 2nd year (i.e., in the XIIth standard), the student shall refund the full amount released under the scheme within 30 days.
- If any student furnishes any false information/documents and it is established as false, action shall be initiated for recovery of the amount released, with 15% compound interest thereon.
Eligibility
Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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Required Documents
- ✦Attendance Certificate (For Both Installments).
- ✦Marksheet Of Eleventh Standard (During Second Installment).
- ✦Passport Size Photograph.
- ✦Caste Certificate Of The Student.
- ✦Aadhaar Card Of The Student.
- ✦Bank Mandate Form Along With Account Details Of The Student.
- ✦Self-attested copy of Bank Passbook.
- ✦Identity Card Issued By The Educational Institute To The Student.
- ✦Certificate Of Registration Issued To The Coaching Institute Registered Under The Societies Registration Act, 1860/Companies Act, 2014, Or Any Other Relevant Act Of The State.
- ✦Fee Structure Of The Courses Offered By The Coaching Institute.
- ✦Income Certificate.
- ✦Secondary School Certificate Examination Mark Sheet.
- ✦Self-attested copy of the Secondary School Certificate Examination Marksheet Of The Student.
- ✦Self-attested copy of the Aadhaar Card Of The Student Issued By the Competent Authority.
- ✦Self-attested copy of the Scheduled Tribe Certificate Of The Student Issued By the Competent Authority.
- ✦Annexure – B (During First Installment).
- ✦Fee Receipts (For Both Installments).
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
IIn-person
Office of the Director, Tribal Welfare, Panaji-Goa Office of the Deputy Director, Tribal Welfare, Margao-Goa
Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Max benefit
- ₹3.0 L