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What is the new funding pattern for the post-matric scholarship scheme for students from the Scheduled Castes?
What is the new funding pattern for the post-matric scholarship scheme for students from the Scheduled Castes?
- 70-30 for the Centre and States
- 80-20 for the Centre and States
- 50-50 for the Centre and States
- 60-40 for the Centre and States (correct)
How many students are estimated to be brought into the higher education system under the post-matric scholarship scheme in five years?
How many students are estimated to be brought into the higher education system under the post-matric scholarship scheme in five years?
- 1.36 crore (correct)
- 1 crore
- 2.5 crore
- 3 crore
What mode will be used for transferring financial assistance to students under the post-matric scholarship scheme?
What mode will be used for transferring financial assistance to students under the post-matric scholarship scheme?
- Cheque payments
- DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) mode (correct)
- Bank drafts
- Cash payments
When will the Central share in the post-matric scholarship scheme be released into the bank accounts of students?
When will the Central share in the post-matric scholarship scheme be released into the bank accounts of students?
What system is preferably to be used for transferring financial assistance under the post-matric scholarship scheme?
What system is preferably to be used for transferring financial assistance under the post-matric scholarship scheme?