Scholarship
State Talent Search Examination in Mathematics and Science for Tribal Students of Meghalaya at the Close of Upper Primary Stage (Class VIII)(STSEMSTSMCUPSCVIII)
Overview
About STSEMSTSMCUPSCVIII
The State Talent Search Examination in Mathematics and Science is a merit examination and scholarship run by the Education Department, Government of Meghalaya. It is administered by the Directorate of Educational Research and Training (DERT) in Shillong, which conducts the test each year across the state.
The examination is for Scheduled Tribe students of Meghalaya who are in Class VIII at a recognised school in the state, covering the Khasi, Garo and Jaintia communities, including Rabha and Koch. Its purpose is to identify tribal students with an aptitude for mathematics and science at the close of the upper primary stage and to help them continue into the higher classes.
Students who clear the examination receive a cash talent incentive award. The support runs for two years, covering Class IX and Class X, and the money is paid directly into the student's bank account by NEFT or RTGS. The scheme is funded entirely by the State Government, and students apply through their schools.
Sources: Meghalaya Government Portal - State Talent Search Examination in Maths and Science for Tribal Students (Class VIII) · myScheme - State Talent Search Examination in Mathematics and Science for Tribal Students of Meghalaya (Class VIII)
Who runs it
Provider
Directorate Of Educational Research & Training Meghalaya, Shillong, Government Of Meghalaya
State / UT Government
Education Department · Directorate Of Educational Research & Training Meghalaya, Shillong, Government Of Meghalaya
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Online |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
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Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The applicant should be a tribal student of Meghalaya and belong to the Khasi, Jaintia, Garo, Koch and Hajong Communities. | |
| The student should be studying in Class VIII in any type of school in Meghalaya. | |
| The student should secure at least 50 marks in the aggregate in Mathematics and Science in Class VII. | |
| The student should be continuing their studies in any recognized secondary school in Meghalaya. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- The incentives award in the form of financial assistance of ₹600/- per month per awardee for twelve months for two years from Class IX-X will be provided.
- Note: The amount of the scholarship will be directly transferred to the awardee’s bank account through NEFT/RTGS.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
STSEMSTSMCUPSCVIII – 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.