Scholarship
Border Areas Scholarship(BAS)
Overview
About BAS
The Border Areas Scholarship is a state scheme run by the Border Areas Development Department, Government of Meghalaya, and disbursed through the state's Directorate of Higher and Technical Education. It was introduced in 1973 to help students from Meghalaya's international border areas, where families along the frontier faced economic distress after cross-border trade with the neighbouring country closed following Partition in 1947.
The scheme provides an annual cash scholarship to eligible students who continue their studies after matriculation, up to the degree level, at recognised institutions inside or outside the state. Awards are renewed each year on the basis of the student's promotion in the annual examination, so the support follows a student through the course rather than arriving as a one-time grant.
It is aimed at permanent residents of Meghalaya's notified border areas who meet the department's residence, income and category conditions. Those conditions and the exact amounts are set by the department; not every student from a border district qualifies, and research scholars pursuing PhD or MPhil work are outside the scheme.
Sources: Border Areas Scholarship, Meghalaya Government Portal · Border Areas Scholarship, myScheme (Government of India) · Application form for Border Areas Scholarship, Meghalaya eDistrict
Who runs it
Provider
Meghalaya State Government
State / UT Government
Border Areas Development Department
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Offline |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Current | Applications open | 1973-01-01 |
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The applicant should be a student residing in a village notified as a Border Area village by the Border Areas Department. | |
| The applicant's father and mother should have income derived entirely from the Border Area. | |
| The applicant should pass year-wise promotion examinations to continue receiving the scholarship. | |
| The applicant should maintain good conduct, regular attendance, and satisfactory academic progress. | |
| The applicant should not leave studies before completing the course. |
Who cannot apply
Exclusions
- The applicant whose parents are in government service is not eligible.
- Students pursuing a Ph.D. or M.Phil. are not entitled to the subsidy/scholarship.
- The scholarship will be lost if the applicant participates in government political activities or demonstrations.
- B.Ed and M.Ed students currently pursuing the course are eligible, but those already in service are not entitled to the scholarship.
What you get
Award & benefits
- Financial assistance in the form of annual scholarships/subsidies.
- Awarded year-wise based on promotion examination results.
- Intended to support education up to the Degree level for students from notified border area villages.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply offline
http://megeducation.gov.in
Source
Official links
Questions
BAS – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.