The Post Matric Merit Scholarship 2025 is a state-funded initiative by the Mizoram Scholarship Board, designed to promote higher education among meritorious students in Mizoram. This scholarship supports students who have secured 60% or above in their latest Board or University examinations and are pursuing post-matric studies. The scheme ensures that financial constraints do not hinder academic progression for deserving students.
Short Summary of the Scholarship
• State: Mizoram
• Department: Mizoram Scholarship Board
• Funding: 100% State Plan Fund
• Scholarship Type: Merit-based, Post-Matric
• Scholarship Amount Covers:
- Tuition fees
- Maintenance allowance (hostel/lodging)
- Books and stationery expenses
• Application Mode: Offline
• Application Period: July to September (tentative)
Benefits
• Reimbursement of Tuition Fees
• Maintenance Allowance for boarding and lodging
• Expenses for Study Materials, including books and stationery
• Direct support for academic progression and motivation of meritorious students
• Encourages students to maintain high academic performance
Eligibility Criteria
• Must be a bonafide permanent resident of Mizoram
• Must be pursuing regular post-matric studies (not correspondence) in a recognized institution in India
• Must have secured a minimum of 60% marks in the last Board/University exam
• Students enrolled in repeat courses at the same educational level in a different subject are not eligible
• Medical PG students are eligible only if not allowed to practice during the course
• Must not hold any other scholarship or stipend of higher value
• Students found guilty of misconduct or disciplinary violations are not eligible
• A student can only hold one scholarship at a time under this scheme
Exclusions
• Students with less than 60% marks
• Students pursuing studies through correspondence or distance learning
• Students repeating the same level of education in a different stream
• Students already receiving another higher-value scholarship
• Students pursuing multiple professional courses at the same level
• Students who fail to maintain discipline or regular attendance
Application Process (Offline)
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Visit the Mizoram Scholarship Board office during official working hours (July–September).
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Collect the Post Matric Merit Scholarship application form.
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Fill in all necessary personal, academic, and bank details.
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Attach all required documents (listed below).
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Submit the completed application to the Mizoram Scholarship Board for verification and processing.
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Retain a copy and an acknowledgment slip for future tracking.
Documents Required
• Aadhaar Card
• Self bank account details (first page of passbook)
• Previous year’s mark sheet (must show 60% or above)
• Permanent Residential Certificate (updated)
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Any other documents as specified by the Scholarship Board
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q: What is the objective of the scholarship?
The objective is to offer financial support to deserving students from Mizoram, helping them cover tuition fees, maintenance expenses, and other educational costs like books and stationery. - Q: Who is eligible for the Post Matric Merit Scholarship?
Students who are bonafide permanent residents of Mizoram, studying at a recognized post-matric institution in India, and have secured at least 60% marks in their last Board/University examination are eligible. - Q: Is this scholarship fully funded by the government?
Yes, the scholarship is 100% funded by the Mizoram State Plan Fund. - Q: What benefits are provided under the scheme?
The scholarship covers tuition fees, maintenance allowance for boarding and lodging, and other related expenses such as books and stationery. - Q: Are students pursuing postgraduate courses in medicine eligible for the scholarship?
Yes, students pursuing postgraduate medical courses are eligible, provided they are not allowed to practice during the course. - Q: Can students pursuing correspondence courses apply for this scholarship?
No, students pursuing their studies through correspondence courses are not eligible for the scholarship. - Q: What happens if a student accepts another scholarship of a higher value?
If a student accepts another scholarship or stipend of a higher value, they must choose between the two and inform the Mizoram Scholarship Board. No payment will be made under this scheme from the date the other scholarship is accepted. - Q: Can a student who fails to secure 60% marks apply for the scholarship?
No, students must secure at least 60% marks or a first division in their last Board or University examination to be eligible. - Q: Are students who are repeating the same stage of education in a different subject eligible?
No, students who are studying the same stage of education in a different subject after completing one stage are not eligible for the scholarship. - Q: Can a student pursue two scholarships simultaneously?
No, students cannot hold two scholarships simultaneously. If awarded another scholarship, they must inform the Mizoram Scholarship Board. - Q: How can students apply for the scholarship?
Students can apply for the scholarship through an offline application process from July to September. Application forms are available at the Mizoram Scholarship Board during office hours. - Q: When is the application period for the scholarship?
The application period typically runs from July to September each year.