Dr. Ambedkar National Merit Awards 2017

The Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment - Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot presents "Dr. Ambedkar National Merit Awards 2017" to meritorious SC/ ST students.

The eligibility criteria for this Merit Awards scheme is as follows:-

• Students should belong to Scheduled Castes (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) for 10th Standard; In respect of Senior Secondary Board (12th Standard), the student belonging to SC category only.
• There shall be separate awards for SCs and STs categories.
• The student should have appeared in any of the recognized State/ Central Board of Secondary Education/ ICSE and scored not less than 50% marks in aggregate in the Secondary School Examination (10th Class and 12th Class).

1. Under this Scheme, the Cash Reward of Rs.60,000/-, Rs.50,000/- and Rs.40,000/- is given to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd highest marks holders.
2. In addition, 250 number of special merit awards Rs.10,000/- each is given to SC/ ST students securing next highest marks, after first, second and third position, based on the state-wise population of SC/ ST.