Scholarship Programme
Introduction
The Agnipankh Scholarship Scheme has been launched to encourage talented students by providing them with financial assistance and motivation for their education. This initiative aims to guide students toward their dreams through academic progress.
This scholarship celebrates the legacy of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, inspiring young minds to pursue their aspirations.
Scholarship & Incentive Prizes
| Class | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|
| 1st to 4th Std. |
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| 5th to 8th Std. |
(Class 5, 6, 7 & 8)
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| 9th to 10th Std | (Long-Term Merit Scholarship)
➝ 1 student from Class 9 ➝ 1 student from Class 10
➝ ₹50,000 per year for each final selected from Class 11 till Graduation for 5 to 8 year
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DISTRICT LEVEL PRIZES
(Applicable to All Classes)
(All classes combined)
- 1st Prize: Bicycle
- 2nd Prize: Tablet
- 3rd Prize: Smart Watch
Minimum Participation Requirement
- 5,000 students per district
- Overall District Rank Prizes
District Level – Class-Wise Prizes
(Separate winners for each class in every district)
- 1st Prize: School Bag
- 2nd Prize: Smart Watch
- 3rd Prize: Pen Drive
Important Notes
- District-level prizes will be declared only if minimum 5,000 students participate in that district.
- Class-wise prizes ensure equal opportunity for students of every standard.
- Final prize decisions will be based on the official merit list.
TALUKA LEVEL PRIZES
Minimum Participation Requirement
- 1st Prize: Study Table
- 2nd Prize: Desk Planner
- 3rd Prize: Water Bottle
- 2,000 students per taluka
SCHOOL LEVEL PRIZES
- Gold Medal
- Certificate of Excellence
- Minimum Participation Requirement
- 30 students per class per school
GENERAL PRIZE POLICY
- Prizes are subject to availability.
If required, equivalent value prizes will be provided.
- All decisions of the examination authority shall be final and binding.
TRANSPARENCY & FAIRNESS
- All scholarships and prizes are strictly merit-based
- Selection process is transparent and unbiased
- No recommendations, donations, or influence affect results
INCENTIVE PRIZES & PARTICIPATION POLICY
Overall Policy
- Minimum 30 students from Maharashtra will be selected
- All decisions of the Scholarship Committee are final and binding
Agnipankh Scholarship – Terms & Conditions
(Applicable for Class 9 & Class 10)
- Examination Pattern & Negative Marking
- Paper 1 and Paper 2 (Class 9 & Class 10) will be objective type examinations.
Negative Marking Applicable:
- 25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer
- No marks will be deducted for unanswered questions.
- Final merit will be prepared after considering negative marking.
1️ Scholarship Amount & Structure
Total Scholarship Fund: ₹5,00,000/- to ₹8,00,000/-
Selection:
- 1 Student from Class 9
- 1 Student from Class 1
Scholarship Amount:
- ₹50,000/- per year for Class 9 & Class 10
- ₹1,00,000/- per year from Class 11 till Graduation
- Scholarship is annual and renewable, subject to fulfillment of continuation conditions.
2️ Selection Basis
- Selection is strictly on Merit Basis only
- Based on performance in the Agnipankh Scholarship Examination
No preference shall be given on the basis of:
- Caste
- Religion
- Gender
- Region
- Income
3️) Disbursement of Scholarship
- Scholarship amount will be disbursed annually
- Mode of payment: Cheque only
- Cheque will be issued in the name of the selected student
- Disbursement will be done only after verification of academic records and documents
4️) Continuation / Renewal Conditions
- To continue receiving the scholarship every year, the student must:
- Maintain regular attendance, good conduct, and discipline
- Pass and get promoted to the next academic year without any academic gap
- Submit the following documents annually:
- Previous year marksheet
- Bonafide certificate from the school/college
5️ )Discontinuation of Scholarship
- The scholarship shall be discontinued immediately if:
- The student fails to maintain the required academic performance
- There is any academic gap or year drop without prior approval
- The student discontinues education for any reason
- Any false information or forged documents are submitted
- The student is found involved in serious misconduct or indiscipline
- Once discontinued, the scholarship shall not be reinstated under any circumstances.
6️) Gap Year & Course Change Policy
- Academic gap is strictly not allowed
- Change of course or institution is permitted only with prior written approval of the Scholarship Committee
- Medical or unavoidable reasons must be supported with official documentary proof
7️) Other Scholarships
- Students may apply for other scholarships
- However, the Agnipankh Scholarship Committee reserves the right to modify, adjust, or discontinue the scholarship amount in case of overlapping benefits