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Note: The scholarship is given for the study of all recognised post-matriculation or post-
secondary courses pursued in recognised institutions, the list of courses grouped (I to
IV) is only illustrative and not exhaustive. The State Governments/Union Territory
Administrations are, thus, themselves competent to decide the appropriate grouping of courses
at their level.

14.5.2 Disability Allowances:

The different types of allowances related disability shall be payable as under:

S. No. Type of Disability Amount (Rs. per annum)
1 Visually Impaired 4000
2 Hearing Impaired 2000
3 Physically Disabled (OH) 2000
4 Intellectual Disabilities 4000
5 All other types of disability not covered under above 2000

14.5.3 Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fee

Scholars are paid enrolment/ registration, tuition, games, Union, Library, Magazine, Medical
Examination and such other fees compulsorily payable by the scholar to the institution or

University/Board. The maximum fee ceiling for post-matric scholarship is Rs. 1.50 lakh per
annum. Refundable deposits like caution money, security deposit will, however, be excluded.
Note: Compulsory non-refundable fee charged by recognized institutions against free and paid
seats of recognized courses can be fully reimbursed as per the fee structure approved by the

competent State/Central Government authority upto maximum ceiling of Rs. 1.50 lakh per
annum.

14.4.4 Book Allowance: Rs.1500/- per annum
14.6 General Conditions:

(i) Normally the term 'Hostel' is applicable to a common residential building and common

messes for the students run under the supervision of the educational institution
authorities. In case the college authorities are unable to provide accommodation in the
college Hostel, an approved place of residence can also be treated as Hostel for the
purpose of this scheme. The place will be approved by the Head of the Institution after
due inspection and keeping in view the rules and regulations laid down by the
University /Institute, if any. In such case, a certificate to the effect that the student is
residing in an approved place of residence, as he/she is unable to get accommodation in
the school/ college hostel should be furnished by the Head of the Institution.
(ii) It is further clarified that such deemed hostels should consist of such accommodation as
is hired at least by a group of 5 (five) students living together, usually with common
mess arrangements.

(iii) (iii)Scholars who are entitled to free board and/ or lodging will be paid maintenance
charge at 1/3rd at hostellers' rate.

14.7 Duration and Renewal of Awards

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