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. Dhubri dst ot kathia net book computer dibo. Dibo ayto confirm plss reply me. Now
When we will get the money?
thank you sir for giving us netbook ……but when will we get please gave us as soon as possible …..
honkale dile val hobo……..moi aponar upharor upekha kori assu…….dhanyabad
sir,
laptop samuh district mote dibo ne? Na sakalw 50% holder guwhati goi lobo lagibo?? sir jodi district mote diya Tezpurt katiya Dibo sir confarm kori dibo.. Laptop samuho nuluwa sokolok kiman poisa diya hobo sai2 u amr student sokolok confarm kori dibo………
Sir mini laptop dengke k nhi,na ap nrndra modi ko suna rhe aur hume lolcha rhe he???
sir, Dibrugarh distric t kati debo?
Please reply ????
When is dis gona b distributed in Bongaigaon …. or do we have to go to guwahati to have it?
please reply its important
sir when distribute netbook in nogaon dist.
when gives on barpeta??im very exited.
Sir,when will be the netbook distributed in karbianlong?who secured 50% and above?…….plzzz reply me sir……;(
sir,
when this award will be given i just want to know the date.
Sir my percatage is 52% plzz give me destop
Sir when the award be given and sir please give 15000 those who r taking cash
sir, when this prize is providing to us? plzzz reply me sir
Sir hunkala dila diyok
natbook nohole nidubuli reply diyok?
WHEN THIS AWARD WILL BE DISTRIBUTE SIR
PLEASE REPLY SIR
Sir, ketia dbo netbook . . .plz rly me . . .
sir its a request , if you u not award this then why the reply comment and why annoced if award then past given that not the time people are have some exam why u long time taken all students are hope this award if u not award then you all of student hope broken bye
ghyss eigela misa misa kota ta bad de nade netbook ene misa misa khota diya thake kitsu nai nade igla jodi de tenehole tetiyai dile hoi akon toh 7 january hol exam hobo ki hobo bad de eigula forgot this
Sir when will we recived the netbook in dhemaji district? Sir please do reply….!