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 what was the prise of netbook… for whome who are willng 2acpt cash insted of netbook…
Sir, Please reply me when netbook will be distributed in Tinsukia district.
Sir, I am a candidate of second division.
Sir, Please reply me when netbook will be distributed in Tinsukia district.
Sir, I am a candidate of second division having 56.17%.
Sir award 2 ketia dbo bihur agt ne pst. . .
Sir, netbook North Lakhimpur dist ketia dbo ?. .
Goalpara, dst Netbook ketia dibo sir,plz rpy me plz sir.?
NO. As per the official notice, only those who wanted cash were instructed to apply.
Is it necessary to submit any aapplication for accepting netbook ?
Sir, netbook karbi anglong jilat ketia dibo?plzz….. reply…
Sir hunkale notbook tu diyok plz.
sir…plz koi diyok na sure dibo ne nidibo
sir ki dibo ne nidibo sure koi diyok plzz….
laptop khini ketia dibo please mail me at raushan.pandey********* (email removed)
If u given then not given the netbook given the laptop because netbook is not presentation for student laptop is presentation for student so sir given the past sir hoo hoorah,yahoo sir im very happy sir to this award sir bye see once again….
Looks like today is the last date. Contact your school or directly in touch with Assam Electronics Development Corporation Ltd (AMTRON), Bamunimaidan, Guwahati.
Sir ,
honkale deyok na net bok . . . Ai january mahote pale vl hoy ‘ aru . .
Sir from where shall i get the form. Plzzzzzzz reply meeeeee
sir dibo judi aponi titia olop dangor dia 10 inch dile kihobo sir amak anekua hesab ot dia j amar bhosiyat kaam ahibo ahile ami apunar naam lom plzzzzzzzzzzz sir its a request all our the student iget 58 percnt sir plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzxz reply diba
sir second div or kiman poisa diba sir reply plz im waiting
Nagaon distc’t kiteya dibo plz tell us we are wtng for ur answer sir plz xunkale diok