nmitncc.org Annual Sahara Scholarship : Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology

Organization : Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology
Scholarship Name : Annual Sahara Scholarship
Applicable For : NCC Cadets

Website : http://www.nmitncc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3&Itemid=57

Annual Sahara Scholarship
An annual Sahara scholarship scheme of Rs. 1 Crore to be given out as scholarships per annum to NCC cadets, has been instituted by the Sahara Group.
JD and JW – Rs.6,000/- each
SD and SW – Rs. 12,000/- each
Professional – Rs. 30,000/-

A) Junior Division/Wing :
Scholarship for cadets passing Class X examination and fulfilling the laid down eligibility criteria. Two scholarhip of Rs 6000/- each for one year will be awarded to JD and JW cadets per NCC Group. Total number of scholarhips will be 368.

The eligibility conditions for award of scholarships are as under: –
(a) Minimum 65% marks in Class VIII, IX and X.
(b) 5% bonus marks given to SC/ST/OBC candidates.
(c) One year in NCC in 8th, 9th or l0m class.
(d) Should have 80% attendance in NCC.

B) Senior Division/Wing :
Scholarships for cadets passing 10 + 2 or equivalent examination admitted in regular graduation courses recognized by the UGC viz BA B Sc, B Com, BCA, BBA and fulfilling laid down eligibility criteria. Two scholarships of Rs 12,000/- each for one year will be awarded to SD and SW cadets per NCC Group. Total number of scholarships will be 368.

The eligibility conditions for award of scholarships are as under: –
(a) Should have passed class XII in preceding two years.
(b) Completed at least one year of NCC in SD/SW.
(c) 5% bonus marks to be given to SC/ST/OBC candidates.
(d) Should have 80% attendance in NCC.

(e) Should have obtained minimum following marks :-
(i) Science – 65%
(ii)Commerce – 60%
(iii) Arts – 55%

C) Higher Studies :
Scholarships for cadets passing 10 + 2 or equivalent examination admitted in professional courses recognized by the Government and UGC viz Engineering, Medical, Business Administration, Hotel Management etc and fulfilling the laid down eligibility criteria. Sixty six scholarships of Rs 30,000/- each will be awarded for one year common for Boys and Girls. Distribution of these scholarships between various States and Union Territories will be based on the number of NCC Groups per State/ UT.

The eligibility conditions for award of scholarships are as under: –
(a) Should have passed class XII in preceding two years.
(b) Marks of class XII to form the basis of merit.
(c) Should have done 2 years of NCC.
(d) Should have 80% attendance in NCC.
(e) Admitted to any of the following professional course recognized by

Govt/UGC :-
(i) Engineering
(ii) Medical
(iii) Hotel Management
(iv) Business Administration
(v) Fashion Designing
(vi) Journalism
(vii) Mass Media
(viii) MBA

Scholarship from Cadets welfare society:
The Society grants 500 scholarships of Rs 5,000/- each to NCC Cadets who excel in academics. The vacancies are allotted to all states based on the enrolled strength of each state.

The eligibility conditions for award of scholarships are as under : –
(1) Junior Division / Wing Cadets : Cadets should have passed 10th Standard or equivalent examination in the preceding academic year to which the scholarship pertains with 70% marks in aggregate. They should have undergone training for at least 2 full years with a minimum of 80% attendance in each year with exemplary discipline.

(2) Senior Division / Wing Cadets : Cadets who have passed Intermediate or Senior Secondary (10 + 2 pattern) examination or Pre-Degree /PreUniversity/Second year course of Graduate Degree Examination or Diploma Course in Polytechnic are eligible for awards. The available scholarships in each Directorate are to be equally divided between Arts / Commerce, and Science Stream cadets. In case of non-utilisation of scholarships by cadets from any stream, the unutilised number will be transferred to the other stream. Science stream cadets should have obtained 70% marks in aggregate whereas Arts/Commerce Stream cadets should have obtained 60% marks. As in the case of JD/JW cadets, SD/SW cadets also should have undergone NCC training as SD/SW cadet for at least two full years continuously with a minimum of 80% attendance in each year with exemplary discipline.

(3) Concession for SC / ST / OBC Cadets: Relaxation of 5% marks to the minimum laid down for each category is given. SC/ST/OBC cadets are also eligible for a bonus of 10% on the marks actually scored if the cadet otherwise obtains the minimum percentage as laid down.
(4) Extra Concession of 5% is given to cadets belonging to the States of J&K, North East Region and Sikkim.