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.
sir lakhimpurur student xokole netbook pabo nai ????????????????
sir plzz plzzzz date 2 di diokkkkkkkkkkk
sir lakhimpurttt kai tarike dibo plzz kowkkk
amak nidiye kla lakhimpurut 6 tarikor pasot dim buli kole nai diya dakun sir lakhimpur jila kon iman pis pora ne nidile nidiu buli kowokkkkkk
Sir, I heard that 50%mark holder of Hslc 2013 will be award with netbook..But when in CACHAR distric we waiting from long time.please if you are willing to give than give earlier dont wait for election.please reply sir..
Sir, Netbook desa na naidia koi deok??? Pls pls Reply??? Jode desa Dibrugarh jilat katia debo?????
SIR, Please lakhimpur’t ketia dibo date 2 kauk ?
Sir,when will distribute the award in cachar district…
sir,tinsukiat computerkhn ketia dibo.dile hunkale diok.
Cash option kiman?kunubai kole val pam
sir, Karimganj kitya dibo? pls respons news paper .
Thankyou
Sir ketia netbook computer karbianglong district dibo? Sir please reply?
Sir, na dela clear korok
Sir, When Will Distribute The award In Sivasagar District???
Ki netbook netbook friends plz don’t ask for free netbook .Netbook is very small and useless think.Read nicely and believe in ur success and try to acheve ur self.Not netbook buy laftoop.So friends buy. .
sir
i am from rowta, udalguri. B.T.A.D
why we dn’t have the netbook but others districts students already have tht award
sir, Karimganj kob dega? pls respons news paper.
Thankyou
Sir when the award for 2nd division student of HSLC will be distributed in karbi anglong
sir, Karimganj kob dega
Sir, Dibrugarh jila khon kot gol?? Netbook nedia nake???? Pls pls pls Reply deok????