Scholarship Scheme For Meritorious Students To Pursue Post Graduation Studies In Biotechnology/ M. Tech Biotechnology : odisha.gov.in

Organization : Science & Technology Department
Scholarship Name : Scholarship Scheme For Meritorious Students
Applicable For : Meritorious Students To Pursue Post Graduation Studies In Biotechnology/ M. Tech Biotechnology
Applicable State : Odisha

Website : http://www.odisha.gov.in/sciencetechnology/index.htm
Scheme Details: https://www.scholarships.net.in/uploads/1704-Sch%20Sch.pdf

Scholarship Scheme For Meritorious Students To Pursue Post Graduation Studies In Biotechnology/ M. Tech Biotechnology:
Title of the Scheme:
The scheme shall be known as “Scholarship Scheme for Meritorious students to pursue Post-Graduation Studies in Biotechnology/ M.Tech Biotechnology”.

Objective:
To promote and encourage meritorious students to pursue their Post-Graduation studies in Biotechnology/ M. Tech Biotechnology.

Eligibility:
** The applicant for the Scholarship should be a permanent resident of Odisha.
** The applicant must have passed regular full time +3 stream final examination with 1st class Honours.
** The applicant must have been admitted to Post-Graduation studies in Biotechnology/ M. Tech in any Government University/College.

Number of Scholarships:
Total number of Scholarship is 32 (thirty two).

Amount and tenure of Scholarship:
Rupees Two thousand (Rs.2000/=) per month for a period of two years or completion of Post-Graduation course, whichever is earlier.

How to apply for availing the Scholarship:
** There shall be an open advertisement.
** Candidates are required to apply in the prescribed application form (Appendix–I) to the Director (Technical), Biotechnology, Science &Technology Department, Government of Odisha.
** The application must be forwarded by the Principal/ Head of the Institute.
** Application completed in all respect should reach the Director, (Technical), Biotechnology, Science &Technology Department, Government of Odisha, Odisha Secretariat, Bhubaneswar-751001 by registered post/speed post. A copy of the application shall be submitted to the Head of the Department concerned, who will prepare the merit list and forward the same to the Director(Technical) Biotechnology, for selection

Documents to be attached with the application form:
1. Two passport size attested photographs
2. Residential Certificate from the concerned Tahasildar.
3. Two Self addressed unstamped envelope (23cm x11cm)
4. Attested copy of Certificate as an evidence of age.
5. Attested copy of pass certificate and mark sheet of +3 stream.
6. Certificate from the Head of the Institution showing bonafide studentship.

Selection Procedure:
The selection of the candidates for the scholarship shall be on merit basis (Based on the admission ranking of the students in the class of a University/Colleges) and as per the recommended list of the Universities/ Colleges. The Director (Technical), Biotechnology, Science &Technology Department, Government of Odisha will intimate the selected candidates by Registered /Speed post. In case, eligible students are not available in one university/college it will be allotted to the other universities or colleges.

Admissibility of Scholarship:
** The selected candidate shall avail the scholarship only if he/she is pursuing Post-Graduation course in any Government College/Government Autonomous College/ University of Odisha.
** This Scholarship will be the single scholarship he or she can avail during the Post-Graduation course. The scholarship is not tenable for a candidate who is in receipt of any other financial assistance from any other source. ambient

Payment of Scholarship:
** The payment of the scholarship will start from the month in which admission is taken with sufficient proof to this from the Head of the Institution/Department.
** The amount of scholarship will be remitted to the Head of the Institutions by the Secretary, State Council on Science & Technology, Odisha, Science &Technology Department, Government of Odisha.
** The amount of scholarship shall be directly credited to the bank account of the scholar by the Head of the Institution.
** The scholarship will be commenced from the date of admission into the course for the first year and the second year fellowship will be paid till the end of the final examinatio (maximum for 24 months). The Head of the institute (Registrar/Dean/Principal) has to certify the date of admission and the final date of examination. The tenure of the scholarship shall be bound by the professed academic tenure (for maximum 24 months or completion of the course, whichever is earlier) and not for extended duration, under whatsoever circumstances may be.
** The continuity of the Scholarship for the 2nd year will be dec

Cancellation / Withholding of Scholarship:
** The scholarship shall be cancelled if it is found that the candidate has furnished incorrect information or suppressed materials. In such cases, other disciplinary action will also be initiated against the candidate as deemed fit to recover the scholarship amount.
** The scholarship shall be cancelled if the conduct of the student, is unsatisfactory while pursuing postgraduate study.
** Scholarship will automatically be cancelled if a candidate changes the course of study for which he/she is in receipt of scholarship under this scheme.

Refund of Scholarship:
The recipient of the scholarship will be required to refund to the Government all the money received on account of Scholarship under this scheme if he/she discontinues his/her studies without valid reasons during the course of study/changes his course in the mid-stream.