Students can apply but should choose only one scholarship scheme. The State Government constitutes a special committee to ensure students don't avail multiple scholarships for the same purpose.

Students staying as paying guests or in rented accommodation in towns/cities different from their parents' residence qualify as hostellers and are eligible for hosteller rates.

Migration between institutions is generally not allowed during the academic year except under exceptional circumstances where it benefits the student's academic career, subject to authority approval.

No exceptions are made to the income limit of ₹2,00,000 per annum from all sources, regardless of academic performance.

The maintenance allowance is provided for a maximum of 10 months in an academic year, regardless of when you join the course.

If sufficient eligible girl students are not available, the balance scholarships earmarked for girls may be awarded to eligible boy students.

Renewal requires minimum 50% marks in the previous year's examination. Renewal applications are processed before new applications are considered.

Students from BPL families with lowest income are given preference in ascending order. Renewal applications are prioritized over fresh applications.

The application timeline is announced by the State Government/Union Territory through advertisements in leading newspapers and local dailies.

No, it is mandatory for all students to apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (www.scholarships.gov.in).