Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has launched a special scheme for students securing 50% marks in HSLC and other equivalent Class 10 examinations conducted by a state board. The scheme is named “Chief Minister’s Special Award Scheme“. Under the scheme, a Netbook computer and a certificate will be provided to all eligible students in Assam. Cash option in lieu of the Netbook is also available. Note that Chief Minister’s Special Award Scheme is different from Anundoram Borooah Award Scheme. This is a special award scheme for those who scored 50% marks in HSLC/AHM or similar class X exam. Find below more details and instructions on how to apply.
The award:
- A citation signed by Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi.
- A Netbook computer and accessories. Cash option in lieu of the netbook.
Eligibility:
Students who secured at least 50% mark in following:
- HSLC/High Madrassa examination conducted by SEBA, Assam
- FM examination conducted by State Madrassa Education Board, Assam
- Class 10 examination conducted by State Sanskrit Board, Assam
Chief Minister’s Special Award Scheme Netbook Configuration:
Display: 10.1 inch (diagonal)
Processor: Intel Atom D2500 1.5GHz or more
Hard disk: 160 GB
Memory: 1 GB DDR3
Graphics: Integrated Intel GMA 3600
Ethernet port: Realtek PCle Fe Family 1000Mbps
Wireless port: 802.1n
Operating system: Ubuntuand NOVA Cloud OS
Weight: 1.1 kg
Other features: Webcam, HD audio, 2 USB ports, 1 VGA port, rJ45 port, headphone socket, microphone socket, touchpad, mini keyboard etc.
How to apply:
If a student opts for the computer (Netbook), formal application is not required.
But if a student decided to accept cash, he/she formal application is required. Copies of mark sheet and admit card must be attached with the application. The marksheet and admit card copies must be attested and countersigned by the Head of the Institution from which the student appeared and passed the respective examination. The application should reach the designated office (look below for address) on or before January 6, 2014. Application can be sent via post or in person.
Address:
Managing Director
Assam Electronics Development Corporation Ltd (AMTRON)
Industrial Estate, Bamunimaidan,
Guwahati – 781021
Assam
Following is the actual newspaper ad (released by Gov of Assam) related to Assam Chief Minister’s Special Award Scheme.
Update:According to a recent news release, the Kamrup (Metro) awards will be distributed on January 16, 2014. Venue is Sarusajai Sports Complex, Guwahati. Invitation cards are being sent to respective educational institutions. Eligible students may contact their high school / high-madrassa for the invitation card.
Following is the original advertisement. It says “Attention 2nd Division holders with 50% and above marks in Kamrup (Metro) district“.
Postponed till January 25, 2014 February 5, 2014.
Sar atia roi roi matric humai poril.sir aru kiman din lagibo.hunkale diyok.
Hello Sir, 1st I want 2 say…when sir when …..ketiyaba koy 16 ,or ketiyaba koy 25 ,….noholE…6 siR ami kheidina…….golu….Bt Napalu…..amar sai thakuTe gol…..plyz sir EibaaR Right n Exect time kowk…..akha hoy aSe monot bt……Akha puron noholE bohut Beya Lage sir,,,….So, Reqest u..plyz
olop khunkaaLe korok
sir. ….kot ketiya dibo koy diyak …….amr exm 17 feb r para…..exmr dina jodi date hy……so amk agote jony diyak ……tetiya hole ami.agote colegt applicition dibo parim sir…..
I think this award was only for kamrup metro..rest of us will not get any netbook…so frnds now no need to check this side daily…they will never provide any awards to other district students…..
oh sir matric exam is coming soon matric exam finish then assam govt not distribute in other district only for kamrup why,why,why we are request to you give the fast we have exam from today
sir hei sir when distribute netbook in kokrajhar or not distribute oh,i know other district not distribute only for kamrup na owh owh what the politics of assam sarkar
Sir, when this award will distribute on sonitpur district.plz rply…….
May i know,When it will give in sivsagar district?
Sr plze gve me reaply….
Rspctd sr,
Sir mei apse yei puchna chahata hu ki jo avi naya exam dina wale lptop yea jo already pass hone wale ko
Dear Admin plz take my heartiest greetings……As u can feel how these guys are feeling deprived of and the awardees are feeling deprived……….pls mek one thing very clear that when the awards will be distributed in the rest of the district (Except kamrup metro)…..Because eveyone egars to know about their netbook pc(award) by publishing thru newspapers…….And onething the 10+ exams are very near…and all are hoping to get the netbook pc…in other words wasting their time in vein…so plz mek it clear…although i am not a awardee (i have to thank amtron as well as Govt. coz long back i got a Desktop pc as a award for getting82% in matriculation) anticipating your kind response #Dr. L.j. kakati
Sir,, Dibrugarh jilat katia debo? jode dia hunkala diok ?? Pls reply reply reply sir….,
sir i had heard that netbook had distributed on kamrup districh my question is that when the netbook will be distributed on sonitpur district ? Sir plz reply its my humble request.
When will give this award in darrang district ?
Sir Dibrugarh jilat katia debo??
Reply pls pls pls pls sir.???
Sir, When will the Netbook be distributed in Dhemaji…..??????
Sir, pls rply to my question……
Wat about the student of 2012.
Sir when laptops for 2nd division category 50% marks will be distributed in tezpur.
Sir,when will this award give in dhemaji…????
. sir plz rply I m waiting for ur rply…….:(
Sir, lakhimpurt ketia dibo netbook ? plz reply me now.