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 diphut dea laptop kaitar battery eman Bea keo….full charge dea pisotu matro 15 minute manha solabo pari…..
i am very happy because assam govt cm gave us netbook computer award given 22 july karbianlong district
Do any one know whe netbook will be distribute in karbianglong
When the laptop will be distributed in dhubri
Sir I heard that on 23 July netbook will distributed in karbi anglong district. ……its true or what. ….??
Sir,
When Laptop will be distributed for 1st div for HSLC 2014 of Dhemaji District…..???
When the netbook laptop will be distributed in the districts of Barak Valley.
22july karbi anglong netbook dibo sir please reply
sir sivasagarat 9july,t debo buli koisa. Aibar jata dat change nohoi.
respected sir,
maine hslc exam 2013 me 53.67 percent se pass kiya tha,us samay ye news aa rahi thi ki,above 50 percent wale students ko netbook milne wala hai,main ye news sun kr bohot excited tha,bt avi main 2nd year me chala gaya lekin apka netbook avi tak nahi mila,main tinsukia me rehta hun,,lekin mujhe pata chala hai ki ap logo ne bohot se jagah par netbook ka distribution kiya hai,main ap se yahi puchna chahta hu ki agar apko netbook nahi dena tha toh hm students ko aise hi asha kyu dilaya,jis tarah ap logo ne newspaper me advertise diya tha usi tarah ye v add dijiye ki ap log ye netbook tinsuki district me kab distribute karenge..agar nahi krna hai toh v add dijiye,kyuki tab hame pata chale jayga aur hm log asha nahi karenge…
THANK YOU.
will netbook be distributed to the hslc candidates securing 50% above this year I.e 2014 in tinsukia dist…. plz reply me sir
sir….
when it will be distribute in dima hasao dist…
sir sivasagar distick/t jun,r last debo buli koisa. Aibar hosa na!
Aaditio 15 jun pasat debo buli hunesu.
Yes u r ri8 bro . … >>Aaditya saikia. ……nice lines
….
Dear Sir,
Sibsagar, Dibrugargh TInsukia Eibilak District or babe Apunar Ei Asoni tu Nasil Neki…dudin manor pasot 2014 ot pass kora Student hokoleo laptop pabo…kintu 2013 t pass kora hokolor ki hol…kiba ata result diyok…
karbi Anglong ketia dibo Net Book
Govt changed but no news is there of netbook. …….. but after results of election (as the govt changed) a new hope is raised within me 4 getting the netbook award . ………..our new respected sir please do somthing for us . …… 4 that I will b thankful u …….sir pls do smthng as early as possible. ….pls sir
Faltu kla hope krisilu j netbuk pam buli..
Kio ad dbo lagisile nhole nediye jetia…
Dim dim dim koi pilai ghanta dise set
..Apna netbuk apne pas hi rakho mokkel..
nhi chahiye olready laptop kharid chukka hu…
dibrugarhot katya dibo. jodi diboase tena holee honkale korok.