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 Net book Compute ketiya debo?( Barpeta )
sir; hamara net book computer kab Milega 54% mark. karimganj dist. please reply me
Nagaon Kay ma Jane saketa hu 1st division ki loptap Kab dyea jayga
Kay ma Jane saketa hu 1st division ki loptap Kab dyea jayga
Sir,ketiya netbook pradhan karib 50% puwa studentnk,BARPETA Dist
Sir, who have scored 50% and above when they get their netbook.
Sir plz give us the final date
sir, Dhubri t katiya 50% powa students k laptops diya hobo please koi diok
Aibar 50% puwa student burok netbook nidiye nk…
Dibo ne nidbo plzz kobo lgae..
sir,i just want 2 request u plz provide the award those student who gets 50% marks in hslc.all the students r excited n hopeful 2 get it.plz issue d distrubute date.its a big achivment 4 al d studnts.m 4m dhubri dist.
Sir barpeta dirstic 50% netbook nediye neki..
Diye jodi dia buli koi diyok.. Hokolore mon2 val lagibo.. .
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Jorhatt katya dibo , sir
hello sir,,Kndly gv us our netbook.
nidie jodiu kotha nai but amak final result lage dibo ya nidie…
when will be the laptops of nagaon districts be given?
sir golaghatot ketia 50% puwaburok netbok computer dibo?
sunitpur…
sir net book dib ne 54%
sir 50%netbook dib ne?plz sir
tablet ketia dibo dhubri t?
sir plz hunkala diwok
sir …. 2014 hslc 50% above students burok natebook hunkala dibo ok..plz sir hunkala diwok aumi aka hara roi axu