Scheme For Award Of Stipend To The Schedule Tribe Students Of Arunachal Pradesh

Key facts

Benefit	Monthly stipend for higher studies
Who	Scheduled Tribe students of Arunachal Pradesh
How paid	Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) monthly
Implemented by	Government of Arunachal Pradesh
Validity	For the duration of the course, 11 months per year
Application window	Annual window — confirm dates on the official portal

Benefits

Beneficiaries receive a monthly stipend for up to 11 months, depending on their course of study, along with annual book grants. The scheme aims to support students in pursuing higher education.

Who can apply

Category: ST
Resident of Arunachal Pradesh
not income tax payer
no government employee in family
poor household

Eligible applicants must belong to Scheduled Tribes and be permanent residents of Arunachal Pradesh. Students who are government employees or income tax payers, as well as those enrolled in unrecognized institutions or pursuing correspondence courses, are excluded from this scheme.

Who is not eligible

Students in full-time employment
Students with attendance below 75%
Students pursuing correspondence courses
Students in unrecognized institutions
Students with disciplinary action against them

How to apply

Applications must be submitted offline using the prescribed form within the specified timeframe set by the state government.

Obtain the application form from the relevant authority.
Fill in the required details in the application form.
Attach necessary documents, including the ST certificate and last examination mark sheet.
Submit the completed application through the Head of the Institution to the sanctioning authority.
Ensure the application is submitted before the deadline to avoid rejection.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Aadhar card of the student
PAN Card
Income certificate
Educational Certificate
Caste Certificate
Residence certificate
Proof of bank account details

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application rejected	Ensure all required documents are submitted and the application is complete before the deadline.
Stipend not received	Check if the institution has reported satisfactory progress and good conduct, as these are prerequisites for stipend disbursement.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the stipend?

Students belonging to Scheduled Tribes and permanent residents of Arunachal Pradesh are eligible, provided they are not government employees or income tax payers.

What documents are required to apply?

Applicants need to submit an Aadhar card, PAN card, income certificate, educational certificate, caste certificate, residence certificate, and proof of bank account details.

Can students pursuing distance education apply for the stipend?

No, students enrolled in correspondence or distance education programs are not eligible for this stipend.

What happens if a student fails a class?

Students who fail a class are generally not eligible for the stipend, except for girl students who may receive it once with a recommendation from their institution.

Is there a minimum attendance requirement?

Yes, students must maintain at least 75% attendance to qualify for the stipend, unless there are certified reasons for absence.

How is the stipend amount disbursed?

The stipend is transferred monthly through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the beneficiaries' bank accounts.

Key terms explained

SC / ST / OBC: Official social categories — Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes — used for reservations and targeted welfare schemes.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.