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4.2.3 The total family income of the candidate to be eligible for this scholarship from
all sources should not exceed Rs.6.0 lakh per annum.

4.2.4 The scholarship shall be payable once the student has secured admission and
started attending the classes.

4.2.5 The scholarship awarded, will continue till the completion of the course, subject
to satisfactory performance of the student.

5.0 Procedure for selection of Institutes
5.1 Procedure for selection of Universities for Fellowship

The scheme presently covers all Universities/Institutions recognized by the

University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act/ICAR.
The addition/deletion of institutes in the list will be done by the Ministry.
5.2 Procedures for selection of Institutes for Scholarship

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is authorized to select and notify the list of reputed premier

Institutions.
6.0 Number of Fellowships/Scholarships

6.1 Slot for Fellowships:

6.1.1 The total number of fresh fellowships each year, will be 750. In case of non-availability of
adequate number of Scheduled Tribe candidates, the number of fellowships not availed during
a year will be carried forward to the next academic session. There is no State/University
wise ceiling on number of slots.

6.1.2 In case the number of candidates exceeds the number of available awards, the
MoTA will select the candidates based on a criterion of marks obtained in the
last passed examination. Slots will be provided to sub-categories in the

following priority:
Priority Category Slots
1 Person with Disability (PWD)WD 3% of total slots
2 PVTG (List at Annexure-VIII) 50 slots
3 BPL 50 slots
4 Female 30% of total slots
In case of adequate number of application is not received for the above sub-category, then slots
will be allotted to eligible ST candidates on the basis of inter-se merit based on last passed
examination.

6.2 Slots for Scholarship:

6.2.1 The total number of fresh Scholarship each year is 1000. There is no ceiling
in Institution wise and stream wise number of slots for the Top-Class Institution.

6.2.2 In case the number of candidates exceeds the number of available awards
the criteria will be followed as mentioned at para 6.1.2.

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