Financial Assistance to Scheduled Tribe (Plains) Students for Coaching for Getting Admission into Medical/Engineering/IIT/etc.
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to ST (P) students for coaching to qualify for Medical, Engineering, and IIT entrance exams. It benefits eligible students by reimbursing coaching expenses, with selection based on merit from matriculation exam scores.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Financial Assistance to Scheduled Tribe (Plains) Students for Coaching for Getting Admission into Medical/Engineering/IIT/etc.” was launched by the Directorate of Welfare of Plain Tribes and Backward Classes, Government of Assam. The scheme aims to provide financial support to eligible ST (P) students for coaching to crack competitive entrance examinations for Medical, Engineering, and Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT). The scheme offers reimbursement for coaching expenses incurred by students and prioritizes merit-based selection. To be eligible, the applicant must belong to the ST (P) community and must be undergoing or have completed coaching (within the last one year) for the specified entrance exams. The scheme is implemented by the Directorate of Welfare of Plain Tribes and Backward Classes, Assam, and applications are accepted offline via submission to the Directorate’s office.
Benefits
Financial reimbursement for coaching expenses related to Medical/Engineering/IIT entrance exams.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (Plains) community.
The applicant must be undergoing or have completed coaching (within the last one year) for Medical/Engineering/IIT entrance examinations.
The applicant must have appeared/passed the 10+2 examination.
*Selection is based on merit (percentage secured in the Matriculation Examination).
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the
prescribed format
of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Director, Welfare of Plain Tribes and Backward Classes, Assam, Rukmini Nagar, Guwahati – 781 006.
*Applicants are advised to retain a copy of the submitted application and acknowledgment for future reference.
Post-Application Processes
Step 1: Applications are scrutinized by a Selection Committee.
Step 2: Beneficiaries are approved based on a merit list (Matriculation Examination percentage).
Step 3: Selected candidates receive financial assistance as per scheme guidelines.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Financial reimbursement for coaching expenses related to Medical/Engineering/IIT entrance exams.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format
of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Director, Welfare of Plain Tribes and Backward Classes, Assam, Rukmini Nagar, Guwahati - 781 006.
*Applicants are advised to retain a copy of the submitted application and acknowledgment for future reference.
Post-Application Processes
Step 1: Applications are scrutinized by a Selection Committee.
Step 2: Beneficiaries are approved based on a merit list (Matriculation Examination percentage).
Step 3: Selected candidates receive financial assistance as per scheme guidelines.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Financial Assistance to Scheduled Tribe (Plains) Students for Coaching for Getting Admission into Medical/Engineering/IIT/etc. |
| Short Title | FASTPSCGAMEIE |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Education & Learning |
| States | Assam |
| Gender | All |
| Caste/Category | ST, OBC |
| Area | Urban |
| Source | myScheme.gov.in ↗ |