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Organisation : Smiling Star Pvt. Ltd
Scholarship Name : All India Meritorious Scholarship Test 2017
Applicable For : Class 10 Pass Out, 11, 12 and 12 Passed Students.
Application Last Date : 30th June 2017
Website : aimst.org

Meritorious Scholarship Test :

Every student is unique in his/her own strengths and challenges. All India Meritorious Scholarship Test provides an amazing opportunity for every school student to get the right scholarship he/she deserves.

Related : Oak Merit Scholarship Program 2017 : www.scholarships.net.in/13832.html

Merit based scholarship:
Out of the total no. of applicants, the top 62 meritorious students will be awarded with this scholarship on the basis of performance in the online test and interview. Eligibility is based solely on test results, board marks and interview.

Need cum Merit based scholarship:
Out of the total no. of applicants, the top 62 needy students will be awarded this scholarship. Eligibility is based on the income of the prospective student and his or her family along with test results, board marks and interview.

Eligibility :
Class 10 pass out, Class 11, Class 12, Class 12 pass out

Important Dates:
** Start Online Application – 3rd June 2017
** Last Date Application – 30th June 2017
** Interview- 10th July 2017
** Final Result Announcement – 15th August 2017

*Please note that these dates are tentative

Syllabus:
** GK/ Current Affairs – 20 Questions
** Mental Ability/Elementary Math – 20 Questions
** Verbal Ability -20 Questions
** Test Mode -Online
** Language of Paper -English
** Time Duration- 45 minutes
** Total Marks -60 (No negative marking)

Terms and Conditions:
** The All India Meritorious Scholarship Test is organized by Smiling Star Pvt. Ltd with a mission to reach out to students with exceptional educational and economic needs by providing funds and financial guidance to enable student access to higher education.
** The total no. of seats in the test is subject to the no. of students applying.
** The participation fee includes 6-month premium membership worth INR 249 providing hundreds of scholarship alerts and notifications through SMS and Emails.
** Total scholarship is distributed equally between merit based and need-cum-merit based scholarships.
** Merit scholarship is solely based on the test results, board marks and interview round.
** Need cum merit is based on the financial income of the prospective student and his or her family

FAQ :
Q1. What is the eligibility criteria?
A: Students who have appeared for their board exams (Both 10, 12) or are pursuing class 11 or 12 are eligible to apply.

Q2. What is the application process?
A: The student has to pay an application fees of INR 249 and register. Then he/she has to fill a five-step application that includes personal details, academic details, introductory questions, documents and final declaration and form submission.

Q3. How many candidates will get the scholarship?
A: A maximum of 124 candidates will get the scholarship.
Merit based- 62
Need-cum-merit based- 62
In case of a lower than expected number of applicants, the no. of prizes will be reduced proportionately.

Q4. What is the process of selection?
A: For merit based scholarship: Selection is based solely on test results and interview.
For need cum merit based scholarship: Selection is based on the family income of the prospective student along with test results, board marks and interview.

Q5. What are the important dates?
A: The application starts from 27 May 2017
Students can give their online examination from 1 June onwards
Test Ends on 31 July 2017. It is subject to change.

Q7. What are the documents required for applying AIMST Scholarship?
A: The applicants are advised to keep up the following required documents:
1. Class 10 Mark sheet
2. Class 12 Mark sheet (If applicable)
3. Identity proof (Aadhar Card, Voter Id, etc.)
4. Proof of family income

Q8. When will I find out if I have been awarded a scholarship?
A: Students who are selected to receive scholarships will be notified by email and call after the final round of telephonic interview.

Q9. What kind of questions will be there in AIMST?
A: The exam consists of 3 sections
1. Mathematical Ability
2. Verbal Ability
3. General Knowledge
20 marks for each section.
Duration of the test is 45 mins and there won’t be any negative marking.

Q10. I have recently got my class 10 results but yet not enrolled in class 11. Am I still eligible for AIMST?
A: Yes.