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Education
Meghalaya allocates Rs 93.6 crore for post‑matric scholarships to 96,812 ST students
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 10:35 AM
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The Meghalaya government has released Rs 93.6 crore in post‑matriculation scholarships for 96,812 Scheduled Tribe students across the state.
The state government of Meghalaya announced the release of Rs 93.6 crore in post‑matriculation scholarships aimed at Scheduled Tribe (ST) students.
The funds will benefit 96,812 eligible students across the state, covering tuition, books and other educational expenses for higher‑education courses.
The scheme is being administered by the Meghalaya State Scholarship Board, which will disburse the amounts directly to the beneficiaries.
Officials said the allocation aligns with central government guidelines for tribal education and is expected to boost enrollment in professional and technical courses.
The release comes ahead of the upcoming academic session, allowing students to register for courses with financial support assured.
The funds will benefit 96,812 eligible students across the state, covering tuition, books and other educational expenses for higher‑education courses.
The scheme is being administered by the Meghalaya State Scholarship Board, which will disburse the amounts directly to the beneficiaries.
Officials said the allocation aligns with central government guidelines for tribal education and is expected to boost enrollment in professional and technical courses.
The release comes ahead of the upcoming academic session, allowing students to register for courses with financial support assured.