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IICC MERIT-CUM-MEANS SCHOLARSHIP

GUIDELINES FOR FILLING THE APPLICATION FORM

Applicants are advised to read the following guidelines carefully before filling the online application form. Please ensure that all information entered is complete, accurate and supported by valid documents. Any discrepancy, incomplete information or false declaration may result in rejection of the application.

1. Eligibility Conditions

The online application form will proceed only if the applicant satisfies all the following preliminary conditions:

Condition 1:Applicant should be Indian National.

Condition 2:Applicant should be Regular student.

Condition 3:Applicant should secure minimum 60% and above marks in the last academic course/examination:

2. General Instructions

  1. Fill in the application form carefully and ensure that all information is correct and consistent with the supporting documents.
  2. Enter the applicant's name and other personal details as they appear in the relevant official documents.
  3. Mandatory fields must be completed before the application can be submitted.
  4. Select the appropriate option from the available dropdowns, checkboxes and multiple-choice fields.
  5. Upload only clear, legible and valid documents in the prescribed format and within the specified file-size limit.
  6. Before submitting the form, carefully verify all entered information and uploaded documents.
  7. Once the application is submitted, the applicant should retain the application/form number and acknowledgement details for future reference.
  8. Applicants should use an active mobile number and email ID, as these may be used for communication regarding the application.
  9. The applicant is responsible for ensuring the correctness and authenticity of the information submitted.

3. Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents scanned and ready in the prescribed format and file size before starting the online application form. All documents should be clear, legible and valid.

  1. Recent passport-size Photograph: JPG or JPEG, maximum 300 KB and up to 350 × 450 pixels (passport size: 3.5 × 4.5 cm), with a plain white or off-white background. Face must be clearly visible and occupy 70–80% of the photograph; both eyes and ears should be visible. Caps, dark glasses and face coverings are not permitted except for religious reasons.

The following documents must be in PDF format with a maximum file size of 1 MB.

The scanned copies must be clear, readable, and properly cropped from original documents, avoiding poor lighting or skewed angles.

  1. Aadhaar Card – Mandatory
  2. PAN Card – Optional
  3. Bonafide Certificate/Proof of Enrolment – Mandatory
  4. Marksheet of the most recent academic examination/result – Mandatory
  5. Differently Abled / PwD Certificate – Required, if applicable
  6. Father's Death Certificate – Required (if available), applicable for an orphan applicant only
  7. Income Certificate/Affidavit – Mandatory
  8. Cancelled Cheque – Mandatory

Income Certificate/Affidavit:

The applicant may provide:

  • Income Certificate issued by a Government Office; OR
  • Affidavit attested by a Notary/Magistrate.

Cancelled Cheque:

A cancelled cheque of the bank account provided for scholarship disbursement.

In the case of a minor applicant, a cancelled cheque of the eligible father/mother's bank account may be submitted, as applicable.

Important: Applicants should ensure that all uploaded documents are genuine, complete and clearly readable. The application may be rejected if the required documents are missing, unclear, invalid or do not support the information provided in the application form.

4. Applicant Details

Please provide the following information:

  • Full Name in capital letters
  • Date of Birth
  • Gender
  • Religion
  • Current Address and State

Same as Above – check if your Current address and Permanent address are same.

  • Permanent Address and State
  • Mobile Number
  • Email ID
  • Aadhaar Card Number
  • PAN Card Number, if available

If the “Same as Current Address” option is selected, the current address with state will automatically be copied to the permanent address fields. If not selected, the applicant must enter the permanent address separately.

5. Scholarship Category

Select the category applicable to the applicant's current course:

  • School (Class IX–X)
  • Senior Secondary (Class XI–XII)
  • Diploma – all diploma courses after 8th / 10th / 12th / UG / PG
  • Undergraduate / Professional Course
  • Postgraduate / Professional Course

6. Other Scholarships and Awards

If the applicant has previously received any scholarship or award, including an IICC scholarship or scholarship from another organisation, select “Yes” and provide the organisation name and year of award. Otherwise, select “No.”

7. Educational Details

Enter details of the current class/course/programme in which the applicant is presently studying:

  • Current Class/Course/Programme
  • School/College/Institution Name
  • Board/University
  • Enrolment Number/Roll Number

Please ensure that these details correspond with the Bonafide Certificate or other proof of current enrolment such as Educational Institute’s Identity Card.

8. Last Academic Performance

Provide details of the most recent academic examination/result on the basis of which the applicant is applying for the scholarship.

Enter:

  • Name of Examination Passed
  • Board/University/Institution
  • Year of Passing

Select the applicable marking system:

Percentage

If marks are expressed as percentage:

  • Enter Marks Obtained.
  • Enter Total Marks.
  • Enter Percentage.

CGPA

If marks are expressed as CGPA:

  • Enter the CGPA.
  • The corresponding percentage will be displayed using the prescribed conversion formula:

Percentage = CGPA × 9.5

9. Special Category

Select all applicable categories:

  • Girl
  • Orphan
  • Single Parent/Widow Parent
  • Student with Disability

Applicants should select a category only when applicable and must provide the relevant supporting document wherever required.

Child of IICC Employee

Select:

  • Yes, if the applicant is a child of an IICC employee.
  • No, if the applicant is not a child of an IICC employee.

The information provided may be subject to verification from IICC records.

10. Family Income Details

Provide the following information:

  • Father / Guardian Name in capital letters
  • Father / Guardian Occupation
  • Mother's Name in capital letters
  • Mother's Occupation
  • Total Annual Family Income from All Sources

Select the applicable annual family-income range from the dropdown provided.

The income declared in the application must be supported by a valid Income Certificate issued by a Government Office or an Affidavit attested by a Notary/Magistrate, as applicable.

11. Bank Details for Scholarship Disbursement

Enter the bank account details carefully:

  • Bank Name
  • Account Holder Name
  • Account Number
  • IFSC Code
  • Bank Branch

The bank details should be checked carefully before submission to avoid errors in scholarship disbursement.

For a minor applicant, the bank account/cancelled cheque may be in the name of the applicant's father or mother.

12. Declaration, Consent & Undertaking

Before submitting the application, the applicant must carefully read the following Applicant Declaration, Consent & Undertaking and confirm their acceptance by selecting the mandatory checkbox.

I confirm that I have read, understood and accepted the Scholarship Guidelines and this Applicant Declaration. I declare that all information and documents submitted are true, complete, accurate and genuine, and authorise IICC to verify, process, use and retain them for scholarship-related purposes. I understand that false, incomplete or misleading information/documents may result in rejection or cancellation of the application/scholarship and recovery of any improperly disbursed amount. I acknowledge that submission of an application does not guarantee a scholarship, which shall be awarded or cancelled at the sole discretion of IICC.

By submitting the application, the applicant confirms and accepts responsibility for the accuracy, completeness and authenticity of all information and documents provided.

13. Final Checklist Before Submission

Before clicking “SUBMIT FORM”, applicants should ensure that:

  • Eligibility conditions have been satisfied.
  • All personal details are correct.
  • Current and permanent addresses are correct.
  • Mobile number and email ID are active and correctly entered.
  • Educational and academic details match the supporting documents.
  • Marks/CGPA and percentage have been entered correctly.
  • Appropriate special-category options have been selected, if applicable.
  • Family-income details are correct and supported by documents.
  • Bank account number and IFSC code have been verified.
  • All required documents have been uploaded in the prescribed format and size.
  • Uploaded documents are clear and legible.
  • All information has been reviewed before final submission.

Important

Applicants may edit and update their application form any number of times before clicking the “Submit” button. Once the form is submitted, no further changes can be made.

Please review the complete application carefully before submission. Once the application is submitted, changes may not be permitted.

Applications containing incorrect information, or applications without clear & readable required supporting documents may not be considered.