About this education scheme
The "Free Studentship" initiative, administered by the Directorate of Higher & Technical Education, Meghalaya, is a state-sponsored program aimed at providing financial assistance to students belonging to the SC/ST/OBC categories for their tuition fees and other fee according to prescribed rates.
The scheme "Free Studentship" by the Directorate of Higher & Technical Education, Meghalaya, is a state-sponsored program aimed at providing financial assistance to students belonging to the SC/ST/OBC categories for their tuition fees and other fee according to prescribed rates.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Free Studentship (FS) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Education Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Education |
| Level / State | State · Meghalaya |
| Official portal | meghalaya.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Age | 14 to 55 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 14 to 55 years
- 🏷️SC / ST / OBC
- 🎓Students only
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Class 11th - 12th (Arts & Commerce): Rs. 1,105/-.
- Class 11th - 12th (Science): Rs. 1285/-
- Degree General (Arts & Commerce): Rs. 1,375/-.
- Degree Major (Arts & Commerce): Rs. 1,635/-.
- Degree General (Science): Rs. 1,735/-.
- Degree Major (Science): Rs. 2,235/-.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
- The applicant should be a Student.
- He/ She should belong to Scheduled Casts (SC)/ Scheduled Tribes (ST)/ Other Backward Classes (OBC).
- He/ She should be pursuing a regular course of studies in a recognized institution.
- The student's guardian/parents should be citizens of India.
- He/she should not be receiving financial assistance from the Indian government's Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST students and other government central and state scholarship schemes.
- He/she should not be a government/non-government employee.
- He/she should not be a repeater in the same class more than once.
Who is not eligible
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
Step 1: The applicant should visit and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the colleges/institutes in which they are studying. The students studying in an institution outside the state may collect the forms from the Office of the D.H.T.E. (Directorate of Higher and Technical Education).
Or
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 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 to the Head of Institution where he/she is pursuing studies.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Frequently asked questions
Are students from SC/ST communities outside Meghalaya eligible?
No, only SC/ST students who are permanent residents of Meghalaya are eligible for the Free Studentship scheme.
Where can students obtain the prescribed application forms?
Students can obtain the prescribed application forms from their respective colleges or institutions where they are pursuing their studies.
How do students renew their Free Studentship each year?
Students need to reapply each year and provide updated documentation to renew their Free Studentship.
When and how are the funds disbursed to eligible students?
Funds are usually disbursed directly to the student's account or through the educational institution, and the timing varies depending on administrative processes.
What happens if a student discontinues their studies mid-term?
If a student discontinues their studies mid-term, they may lose eligibility for Free Studentship, and the scheme's administrators should be notified accordingly.
Can students transferring from other states apply for Free Studentship?
Transfer students may be eligible for Free Studentship, but they may need to provide additional documentation related to their previous institution and academic records.
Can non-permanent residents of Meghalaya apply for the scheme?
No, only permanent residents of Meghalaya are eligible to apply for the scheme.
Are students employed in part-time jobs eligible for the scheme?
No, students who are employed either in government or non-government establishments are not eligible for the Free Studentship scheme.
Can students who have repeated a class once still apply?
Students who have repeated a class more than once may not be eligible to apply for the Free Studentship scheme.
Can students benefiting from other government scholarship schemes apply?
Students currently benefiting from other government scholarship schemes, especially the Post Matric Scholarship to SC/ST, may not be eligible for the Free Studentship scheme.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
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