The eligibility criteria include being a permanent resident of Meghalaya and belonging to the Khasi, Jaintia, or Garo community.

The number of grantees is determined annually by the Department based on the availability of funds in the Budget.

The grant amount per student varies depending on the academic course they are pursuing, ranging from ₹500 to ₹1500.

No, the grant is not applicable for technical or vocational courses.

Applications must be submitted in the prescribed form to the Director of Public Instruction through the institution where the candidate is studying.

The Selection Committee, constituted by the Department, is responsible for selecting applicants for the grant.

The grant is sanctioned by the Director of Public Instruction based on the recommendation of the Selection Committee.

Grants are disbursed through parents/guardians or directly to the institutions where the students are studying.

The grant must be utilized for the purpose for which it is granted, and utilization certificates must be obtained and submitted to the Director of Public Instruction.

The Selection Committee consists of members from various educational authorities, including the Director of Public Instruction, Joint Director, and others.

During the selection process, academic merit and means-based criteria are given due consideration.

Disputes regarding rule interpretation are referred to the Government in the Education Department for a final decision.

Students will not receive further grants if they change their course of study after receiving the grant for a particular course.

The rules came into force from the date of notification.

The duration of the grant application period is specified by the Director of Public Instruction.

Modifications to the grant amount may occur based on future considerations by the Government.

Specific requirements for submitting the application form are outlined in the rules and accompanying guidelines.

The grant is primarily for students belonging to the Khasi, Jaintia, or Garo communities, but other tribes may be included as decided by the State Government.

The grant funds must be utilized within the stipulated time frame as specified in the rules.

Utilization certificates with supporting documents must be obtained and submitted to the Director of Public Instruction for verification.

While there are no specific age restrictions mentioned.

No, only permanent residents of Meghalaya are eligible to apply for the scheme.

The rules can be modified or amended by the Government in the Education Department as deemed necessary.