National Flag Code of India

FLAG CODE OF INDIA

The Indian National Flag represents the hopes and aspirations of the people of India. It is the symbol of our national pride. Over the last five decades, several people including members of armed forces have ungrudgingly laid down their lives to keep the tricolour flying in its full glory. The significance of the colours and the chakra in the National Flag was amply described by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan in the Constituent Assembly which unanimously adopted the National Flag. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan explained—“Bhagwa or the saffron colour denotes renunciation of disinterestedness. Our leaders must be indifferent to material gains and dedicate themselves to their work. The white in the centre is light, the path of truth to guide our conduct. The green shows our relation to soil, our relation to the plant life here on which all other life depends. The Ashoka Wheel in the center of the white is the wheel of the law of dharma. Truth or satya, dharma or virtue ought to be the controlling principles of those who work under this flag. Again, the wheel denotes motion.

There is death in stagnation. There is life in movement. India should no more resist change, it must move and go forward. The wheel represents the dynamism of a peaceful change.” There is universal affection and respect for, and loyalty to, the National Flag. Yet, a perceptible lack of awareness is often noticed, not only amongst people but also in the organisations/agencies of the government, in regard to laws, practices and conventions that apply to the display of the National Flag. Apart from non-statutory instructions issued by the Government from time to time, display of the National Flag is governed by the provisions of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 (No.12 of 1950) and the Prevention of Insults to

National Honour Act, 1971 (No. 69 of 1971). Flag Code of India, 2002 is an attempt to bring together all such laws, conventions, practices and instructions for the guidance and benefit of all concerned. For the sake of convenience, Flag Code of India, 2002, has been divided into three parts. Part I of the Code contains general description of the National Flag. Part II of the Code is devoted to the display of the National Flag by members of public, private organizations, educational institutions, etc. Part III of the Code relates to display of the National Flag by Central and State governments and their organisations and agencies.

Flag Code of India, 2002, takes effect from January 26, 2002 and supersedes the ‘Flag Code – India’ as it existed.

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PART I

GENERAL

1.1 The National Flag shall be a tri-colour panel made up of three rectangular panels or subpanels of equal widths. The colour of the top panel shall be India saffron (Kesari) and that of the bottom panel shall be India green. The middle panel shall be white, bearing at its centre the design of Ashoka Chakra in navy blue colour with 24 equally spaced spokes. The Ashoka Chakra shall preferably be screen printed or otherwise printed or stenciled or suitably embroidered and shall be completely visible on both sides of the Flag in the centre of the white panel. 1.2 The National Flag of India shall be made of hand spun and hand woven wool/cotton/silk

khadi bunting.

1.3 The National Flag shall be rectangular in shape. The ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3:2.

1.4 The standard sizes of the National Flag shall be as follows:-

1.5 An appropriate size should be chosen for display. The flags of 450X300 mm size are intended for aircrafts on VVIP flights, 225X150 mm size for motor-cars and 150X100 mm size for table flags.

PART II

HOISTING/DISPLAY/USE OF NATIONAL FLAG BY MEMBERS OF PUBLIC, PRIVATE ORGANISATIONS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, ETC.

SECTION I

2.1 There shall be no restriction on the display of the National Flag by members of general public, private organizations, educational institutions, etc., except to the extent provided in the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950* and

Flag Size    No.     Dimensions in mm

    1 6300 X 4200

    2 3600 X 2400

   3 2700 X 1800

   4 1800 X 1200

5 1350 X 900

6   900 X 600

7   450 X 300

8   225 X 150

9   150 X 100

*The Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950.

Section 2: In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires:-

(a) “emblem” means any emblem, seal, flag, insignia, coat-of-arms or pictorial representation specified in the Schedule.

Section 3: Notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force, no person shall, except in such cases and under such conditions as may be prescribed by the Central Government, use, or continue to use, for the purpose of any trade, business, calling or profession, or in the title of any patent, or in any trade mark of design, any name or emblem specified in the Schedule or any colourable imitation thereof without the previous permission of the Central Government or of such officer of Government as may be authorised in this behalf by the Central Government.

NOTE: The Indian National Flag has been specified as an emblem in the Schedule to the Act. the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971** and any other law enacted on the subject. Keeping in view the provisions of the aforementioned Acts -

(i) the Flag shall not be used for commercial purposes in violation of the Emblem and

Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950;

(ii) the Flag shall not be dipped in salute to any person or thing;

**THE PREVENTION OF INSULTS TO NATIONAL HONOUR ACT, 1971

(Amended by the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Act, 2003)

Whoever in any public place or in any other place within public view burns, mutilates, defaces, defiles, disfigures, destroys, tramples upon or otherwise shows disrespect to or brings into contempt (whether by words, either spoken or written, or by acts) the Indian National Flag………. or any part thereof, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or

with fine, or with both.

Explanation 1. – Comments expressing disapprobation or criticism of the ………Indian National Flag or an alteration of the Indian National Flag by lawful means do not constitute an offence under this section.

Explanation 2. – The expression, "Indian National Flag" includes any picture, painting, drawing or photograph, or other visible representation of the Indian National Flag, or of any part or parts thereof, made of any substance or represented on any substance.

Explanation 3. – The expression "Public place" means any place intended for use by, or accessible to, the public and includes any public conveyance.

Explanation 4. – The disrespect to the Indian National Flag means and includes-

(a) a gross affront or indignity offered to the Indian National Flag; or

(b) dipping the Indian National Flag in salute to any person or thing; or

(c) flying the Indian National Flag at half-mast except on occasions on which the Flag is flown at half-mast on public buildings in accordance with the instructions issued by the Government; or

(d) using the Indian National Flag as a drapery in any form whatsoever except in state funerals or armed forces or other para-military forces funerals; or

(e) using the Indian National Flag as a portion of costume or uniform of any description or embroidering or printing it on cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins or any dress material; or

(f) putting any kind of inscription upon the Indian National Flag; or

(g) using the Indian National Flag as a receptacle for receiving, delivering or carrying anything except flower petals before the Indian National Flag is unfurled as part of celebrations on special occasions including the Republic Day or the Independences Day; or

(h) using the Indian National Flag as covering for a statue or a monument or a speaker's desk or a speaker's platform; or

(i) allowing the Indian National Flag to touch the ground or the floor or trail in water intentionally; or

(j) draping the Indian National Flag over the hood, top, and sides or back or on a vehicle, train, boat or an aircraft or any other similar object; or

(k) using the Indian National Flag as a covering for a building; or

(l) intentionally displaying the Indian National Flag with the "saffron" down.

3A. MINIMUM PENALTY ON SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENCE

Whoever having already been convicted of an offence under section 2………. is again convicted of any such offence shall be punishable for the second and for every subsequent offence, with imprisonment for a term, which shall not be less than one year.

(iii) the Flag shall not be flown at half-mast except on occasions on which the Flag is flown at half-mast on public buildings in accordance with the instructions issued by the Government;

(iv) the Flag shall not be used as a drapery in any form whatsoever, including private funerals;

(v) the Flag shall not be used as a portion of costume or uniform of any description nor shall it be embroidered or printed upon cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins or any dress material;

(vi) lettering of any kind shall not be put upon the Flag;

(vii) the Flag shall not be used as a receptacle for receiving, delivering, holding or carrying anything;

provided that there shall be no objection to keeping flower petals inside the Flag before it is unfurled as part of celebrations on special occasions and on National Days like the Republic Day and the Independence Day;

(viii) when used on occasions like unveiling of a statue, the Flag shall be displayed distinctly and separately and it shall not be used as a covering for the statue or monument;

(ix) the Flag shall not be used to cover a speaker’s desk nor shall it be draped over a speaker’s platform;

(x) the Flag shall not be intentionally allowed to touch the ground or the floor or trail in water;

(xi) the Flag shall not be draped over the hood, top, sides or back of a vehicle, train, boat or an aircraft;

(xii) the Flag shall not be used as a covering for a building; and

(xiii) the Flag shall not be intentionally displayed with the “saffron” down.

2.2 A member of public, a private organization or an educational institution may hoist/display the National Flag on all days and occasions, ceremonial or otherwise. Consistent with the dignity and honour of the National Flag -

(i) whenever the National Flag is displayed, it should occupy the position of honour and should be distinctly placed;

(ii) a damaged or dishevelled Flag should not be displayed;

(iii) the Flag should not be flown from a single masthead simultaneously with any other flag or flags;

(iv) the Flag should not be flown on any vehicle except in accordance with the provisions contained in Section IX of Part III of this Code;

(v) when the Flag is displayed on a speaker’s platform, it should be flown on the speaker’s right as he faces the audience or flat against the wall, above and behind the speaker;

(vi) when the Flag is displayed flat and horizontal on a wall, the saffron band should be upper most and when displayed vertically, the saffron band shall be on the right with reference to the Flag (i.e. left to the person facing the Flag);

(vii) to the extent possible, the Flag should conform to the specifications prescribed in Part I of this Code.

(viii) no other flag or bunting should be placed higher than or above or side by side with the National Flag; nor should any object including flowers or garlands or emblem be placed on or above the Flag-mast from which the Flag is flown;

(ix) the Flag should not be used as a festoon, rosette or bunting or in any other manner for decoration;

(x) the Flag made of paper may be waved by public on occasions of important national, cultural and sports events. However, such paper Flags should not be discarded or thrown on the ground after the event. As far as possible, it should be disposed of in private consistent with the dignity of the Flag;

(xi) where the Flag is displayed in open, it should, as far as possible, be flown from sunrise to sunset, irrespective of weather conditions;

(xii) the Flag should not be displayed or fastened in any manner as may damage it; and

(xiii) when the Flag is in a damaged or soiled condition, it shall be destroyed as a whole in private, preferably by burning or by any other method consistent with the dignity of the Flag.

SECTION II

2.3 The National Flag may be hoisted in educational institutions (schools, colleges, sports camps, scout camps, etc.) to inspire respect for the Flag. A model set of instructions for guidance is given below -

(i) The School will assemble in open square formation with pupils forming the three sides and the Flag-staff at the centre of the fourth side. The Headmaster, the pupil leader and the person unfurling the Flag (if other than the Headmaster) will stand three paces behind the Flag-staff.

(ii) The pupils will fall according to classes and in squads of ten (or other number according to strength). These squads will be arranged one behind the other. The pupil leader of the class will stand to the right of the first row of his class and the form master will stand three paces behind the last row of his class, towards the middle. The classes will be arranged along the square in the order of seniority with the seniormost

class at the right end.

(iii) The distance between each row should be at least one pace (30 inches); and the space between Form and Form should be the same.

(iv) When each Form or Class is ready, the Class leader will step forward and salute the selected school pupil leader. As soon as all the Forms are ready, the school pupil

leader will step up to the Headmaster and salute him. The Headmaster will return the salute. Then, the Flag will be unfurled. The School pupil leader may assist.

(v) The School pupil leader in charge of the parade (or assembly) will call the parade to attention, just before the unfurling, and he will call them to the salute when the Flag flies out. The parade will keep at the salute for a brief interval, and then on the command “order”, the parade will come to the attention position.

(vi) The Flag Salutation will be followed by the National Anthem. The parade will be kept at the attention during this part of the function.

(vii) On all occasions when the pledge is taken, the pledge will follow the National Anthem. When taking the pledge the Assembly will stand to attention and the Headmaster will administer the pledge ceremoniously and the Assembly will repeat it after him.

(viii) In pledging allegiance to the National Flag, the practice to be adopted in Schools is as follows:-

Standing with folded hands, all repeat together the following pledge:

“I pledge allegiance to the National Flag and to the Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic for which it stands.”

PART. III

HOISTING/DISPLAY OF THE NATIONAL FLAG BY THE CENTRAL AND STATE

GOVERNMENTS AND THEIR ORGANISATIONS AND AGENCIES.

SECTION I

DEFENCE INSTALLATIONS/HEADS OF MISSIONS/POSTS

3.1 The provisions of this Part shall not apply to Defence Installations that have their own

rule for display of the National Flag.

3.2 The National Flag may also be flown on the Headquarters and the residences of the Heads of Missions/Posts abroad in the countries where it is customary for diplomatic and consular representatives to fly their National Flags on the Headquarters and their official residences.

SECTION II

OFFICIAL DISPLAY

3.3 Subject to the provisions contained in Section I above, it shall be mandatory for all Governments and their organisations/agencies to follow the provisions contained in this Part.

3.4 On all occasions for official display, only the Flag conforming to specifications laid down by the Bureau of Indian Standards and bearing their standard mark shall be used. On other occasions also, it is desirable that only such Flags of appropriate size are flown.

SECTION III

CORRECT DISPLAY

3.5 Wherever the Flag is flown, it should occupy the position of honour and be distinctly placed.

3.6 Where the practice is to fly the Flag on any public building, it shall be flown on that building on all days including Sundays and holidays and, except as provided in this Code, it shall be flown from sun-rise to sun-set irrespective of weather conditions. The Flag may be flown on such a building at night also but this should be only on very special occasions.

3.7 The Flag shall always be hoisted briskly and lowered slowly and ceremoniously. When the hoisting and the lowering of the Flag is accompanied by appropriate bugle calls, the hoisting and lowering should be simultaneous with the bugle calls.

3.8 When the Flag is displayed from a staff projecting horizontally or at an angle from a windowsill, balcony, or front of a building, the saffron band shall be at the farther end of the staff.

3.9 When the Flag is displayed flat and horizontal on a wall, the saffron band shall be upper most and when displayed vertically, the saffron band shall be to the right with reference to the Flag, i.e., it may be to the left of a person facing it.

3.10 When the Flag is displayed on a speaker’s platform, it shall be flown on a staff on the speaker’s right as he faces the audience or flat against the wall above and behind the speaker.

3.11 When used on occasions like the unveiling of a statue, the Flag shall be displayed distinctly and separately.

3.12 When the Flag is displayed alone on a motor car, it shall be flown from a staff, which should be affixed firmly either on the middle front of the bonnet or to the front right side of the car.

3.13 When the Flag is carried in a procession or a parade, it shall be either on the marching right, i.e. the Flag’s own right, or if there is a line of other flags, in front of the centre of the line.

SECTION IV

INCORRECT DISPLAY

3.14 A damaged or disheveled Flag shall not be displayed.

3.15 The Flag shall not be dipped in salute to any person or thing.

3.16 No other flag or bunting shall be placed higher than or above or, except as hereinafter provided, side by side with the National Flag; nor shall any object including flowers or garlands or emblem be placed on or above the Flag-mast from which the Flag is flown.

3.17 The Flag shall not be used as a festoon, rosette or bunting or in any other manner for decoration.

3.18 The Flag shall not be used to cover a speaker’s desk nor shall it be draped over a speaker’s platform.

3.19 The Flag shall not be displayed with the “saffron” down.

3.20 The Flag shall not be allowed to touch the ground or the floor or trail in water.

3.21 The Flag shall not be displayed or fastened in any manner as may damage it.

SECTION V

MISUSE

3.22 The Flag shall not be used as a drapery in any form whatsoever except in State/Military/Central Para military Forces funerals hereinafter provided.

3.23 The Flag shall not be draped over the hood, top, sides or back of a vehicle, train or boat.

3.24 The Flag shall not be used or stored in such a manner as may damage or soil it.

3.25 When the Flag is in a damaged or soiled condition, it shall not be cast aside or disrespectfully disposed of but shall be destroyed as a whole in private, preferably by burning or by any other method consistent with the dignity of the Flag.

3.26 The Flag shall not be used as a covering for a building.

3.27 The Flag shall not be used as a portion of a costume or uniform of any description. It shall not be embroidered or printed upon cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins or boxes.

3.28 Lettering of any kind shall not be put upon the Flag.

3.29 The Flag shall not be used in any form of advertisement nor shall an advertising sign be fastened to the pole from which the Flag is flown.

3.30 The Flag shall not be used as a receptacle for receiving, delivering, holding or carrying anything.

Provided that there shall be no objection to keeping flower petals inside the Flag before it is unfurled, as part of celebrations on special occasions and on National Days like the Republic Day and the Independence Day.

Teacher Seniority Lists ( All Cadres )

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L.P.Telugu From 1994 to 2001
L.P.Telugu from 2002 to 2006
L.P.Hindi from 1994 to 2003
L.P.Hindi 2006
S.G.T. upto 1998
S.G.T. from 2000 to 2003
S.G.T. 2006
PET upto 1998
PET from 2000 to 2006

SCERT Inviting applications for Textbook writers

The State has taken up curricular reforms and the State Curriculum Frame Work and Position Papers, Syllabus etc., are being developed.  It is proposed to develop new textbooks for Primary and Upper Primary / High Schools in all school subjects based on the State Curriculum Frame Work and revised syllabus.

In this regard the SCERT is looking for committed professional teachers and teacher educators who are willing to take up the work of textbook writing for Primary and Secondary Level subjects.  Adequate exposure and training will be given for the capacity building of the textbook writers and drawing teachers / illustrators.  What is required among the professionals to work as textbook writers and drawing teachers is professional interest to learn, read books and reference material and develop themselves to contribute for the development of effective learning material like textbooks and other material.

The proforma of the application is given here under.

1.      Name and Address, Mobile No. and e-mail etc.,

2.      Reasons why he/she wants to participate in the textbook development process.

3.      Comments on the present textbooks (in their subject).

4.      Suggestions for improvement if any and how.

5.      Mention the experience in terms of participation in module writing, textbook development, any articles in the professional magazines and newspapers etc.

6.      Address to send applications – The Director, SCERT, Opp. L.B. Stadium E-gate, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad – 500001.  e-mail Address – apscert@yahoo.com.

7.      The same information is also available in the SCERT Website -apscert.org.

8.      The drawing teachers may send their particulars and some copies of their drawings and illustrations.

The candidates may be requested to apply to the Director, SCERT with above details for considering them as textbooks writers, drawing teachers / illustrators by post or through e-mail.

The DEOs and Principals of IASEs, CTEs and DIETs I requested to give vide publicity for participation of Teachers and Teacher Educators in the development of new Textbooks.

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త్వరలో డి.యస్ .సి D.S.C. 2011

AP TET PRELIMINARY KEY

ఆంధ్ర ప్రదేశ్ గవర్నమెంట్ టెట్ పరీక్షల తొలి కీ ని విడుదల చేసినది ఈ కీ పై అబ్యంతరాలు ఉన్న యెడల 6 -08 -2011 నుండి 09-08-2011 లోపు ఆన్ లైన్ లోనే పంపవలెను. అబ్యంతరాలు పంపుటకు ఇక్కడ  క్లిక్ చేయండి AP TET KEY OBJECTIONS   తుది కీ ఆగష్టు 12 న విడుదల కానుంది.

టెట్ కీ కొరకు ఈ దిగువన క్లిక్ చేయండి 

తెలుగు మీడియం పేపర్ -1 ( set A,B,C & D)

తెలుగు మీడియం పేపర్ - 2 ( గణితము & సైన్సు ) ( set A,B,C & D)

తెలుగు మీడియం పేపర్ -2 ( సోషల్ స్టడీస్ ) ( set A,B,C & D)

हिंदी मीडियम  पपेर्स - 1 & 2

Accounts Test for Executive Officers-Not equivalent to pass in Accounts Test for Subordinate Officers

G.O.Ms.No. 411, Dated: 18/07/2011 - Examinations – Pass in Accounts Test for Executive Officers – Not equivalent to pass in Accounts Test for Subordinate Officers Part-I & II – Clarification - Download

The Govt., have examined the directions of the Hon’ble A.P. Administrative Tribunal & observe that according to A.P. Departmental Test Rules, 1965, the following syllabus is prescribed for the Accounts Test for Executive Officers & Accounts Test for Subordinate Officers Part-I & II:-

THE ACCOUNTS TEST FOR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS:
(1) The A.P. Financial Code-Chapters I –VIII & XII-XIV.
(2) The A.P. Treasury Code-Part-I & Part-II (Chapters III, V & VII) & Part-III (Chapter-IV).
(3) The A.P. Budget Mannual-Chapter I-V, VII & VIII.
(4) An Introduction to Indian Govt., Accounts & Audit Chapter-I, Part B of Chapter 2, Chapter 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 24, 25, 27 & 28.
(5) The Constitution of India, 1950 - Articles 148 to 151, 202 to 207, 264 to 293 & 308 to 314.
(6) The A.P. Pension Code.

THE ACCOUNTS TEST FOR SUBORDINATE OFFICERS PART-I:
(1) The A.P. Financial Code, Volume-I.
(2) The A.P. Financial Code, Volume-II.
(3) The A.P. Treasury Code, Volume-I Part-I, Part-II. (Chapters II, V & VII) & Part III (Chapter IV).
(4) The A.P. Treasury Code, Volume- II (omitting Appendices 1 to 7, 10, 11, 14, 15 & 18-25)
(5) The A.P. Accounts Code Volume-I(Chapter 3-6 & Appendix 3).
(6) The A.P. Budget Manual-Chapters I-IV, VII & VIII.
(7) The Fundamental Rules & the Subsidiary Rules framed there under by the A.P. Govt., including the A.P. Leave Rules, 1933.
(8) The A.P. Manual of Special Pay & Allowances Part-I (omitting Appendix)& Part II.
(9) The A.P. Pension Code.

THE ACCOUNTS TEST FOR SUBORDINATE OFFICERS PART II:
(1) The A.P. Treasury Code, Volume I Part II (Chapters I, II, IV, VI, VIII, IX & X) & Part III (Chapters I-III).
(2) The A.P. Treasury Code, Volume II (omitting Appendices 1-9, 12, 13, 16 & 17).
(3) The A.P. Accounts Code, Volume II.
(4) The Govt., Securities Mannual, Third Edition. Chapter I (omitting paragraphs 10 & 11), Chapter II (omitting paragraphs 13 & 23), Chapters IV, V, VI, IX & X (omitting paragraph 123 & Appendix II) & the A.P. Govt., Securities Rules, 1937.
(5) The Constitution of India, 1950. Articles 148 to 151, 202 to 207, 264 to 293 & 308 to 314.
(6) An Introduction to the Indian Govt., Accounts & Audit.
(7) The A.P. Pension Code.

It is considered that the above syllabus prescribed for the Accounts Test for Executive Officers is covered by the syllabus prescribed by the Accounts Test for Subordinate Officers Part I & II, but, the syllabus prescribed for the Accounts Test for Subordinate Officers Part I & II has not been totally covered by the syllabus of Accounts Test for Executive Officers. Therefore, pass in Accounts Test for Subordinate Officers for Part I & II can be considered as equivalent to the passing Accounts Test for the Executive Officers but a pass in Accounts Test for Executive Officers cannot be equated for a pass in Accounts Test for Subordinate Officers.

Part- I & Part-II..

Keeping in view of the above, Govt., hereby clarify that such of the Govt., Servants who have passed Accounts Test for Subordinate Officers Part-I & II, can be exempted from passing Accounts Test for Executive Officers, but the Govt., Servants who have passed in Accounts Test for Executive Officers cannot be exempted from a pass in Accounts Test for Subordinate Officers Part-I & Part-II, where such tests are prescribed in the rules.

National Talent Search Examination 2012

National Talent Search Scheme is a flagship activity of the NCERT started in the year 1963. The purpose of the scheme was to identify talented students and nurture their talent. Talent refers to the potentiality that manifests itself in a high level of performance in one or more specialized areas. The scheme, therefore, covers areas like Sciences, Social Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Management and Law. It honours and helps talented students by providing financial assistance in the form of a monthly scholarship. For the courses in Basic Sciences, Social Sciences and Commerce, this assistance is provided up to Ph.D. level. For professional courses like Engineering, Medicine, Management and Law this assistance is given only up to Post Graduation. The NCERT conducts the National Talent Search Examination for students studying in Class VIII only. To Download the Application Click here

1. Scholarships: On the basis of the examination conducted, 1000 scholarships will be awarded for each group of students appearing for Class VIII examinations. The amount of scholarship will be Rs.500/- per month as per NTS rules.

2. Reservation: 15% scholarships will be reserved for students belonging to the SC category, 7.5% scholarships for students belonging to the ST category and 3% for Physically Challenged Group of Students.

3. Selection: There will be two-stage selection process for award of scholarship. For Stage-I, selection will be done by States/UTs through a written examination. Students who qualify Stage I will be eligible to appear for Stage II examination conducted by NCERT.

4. The States/UTs will also conduct the selection test for National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme along with the Stage-I written examination for NTS.

5. Important Dates: Dates for Submission of Application Form and conduct of examination are given below:

Stage	Area	Dates
Stage I (State)	Last Date for Submission of Application Form	31st August 2011
	Examination in Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Andaman and Nicobar Islands	19th November,2011
	Examination in All other States and Union Territories	20th November, 2011
Stage II (National)	Examination in All States and Union Territories	30th May, 2012

Scholarships : Indian Oil Corporation

Scholarships : Indian Oil Corporation

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IndianOil offers 2600 Scholarships for Students of 10+/ITI, Engineering, MBBS & MBA Courses on merit cum means basis SR Stream Duration for which Scholarship will be awarded and minimum duration of course No. of Scholarships Qualifying Examination Minimum Eligibility marks in Qualifying Exam Scholarship amount per month GEN SC/ST/ OBC/Girls PC/PH 1 10+/ITI 2 years 2000 10th 65% 60% 50% Rs. 1000 2 Engineering 4 years 300 12th 65% 60% 50% Rs. 3000 3 MBBS 4 years 200 12th 65% 60% 50% Rs. 3000 4 MBA 2 years 100 Graduation 65% 60% 50% Rs. 3000 Abbreviations: SC: Scheduled Caste, ST: Scheduled Tribe, OBC: Other Backward Class, GEN: General, PC/PH: Physically challenged/Physically handicapped (minimum 40% disability as per definition under Disabilities Act 1952) 1. "IndianOil Merit Scholarships Scheme" for 10+/ITI studies 2000 Scholarships are being offered for 10+/ITI studies. The distribution of scholarships may be State-wise based on "Number of students appeared for 10th Standard during 2010-11". 2. "IndianOil Scholarships Scheme" for Graduate and Post-Graduate students 600 scholarships are being offered for professional courses (Engineering-300 nos., MBBS-200 Nos. & MBA-100 Nos.). The distribution of scholarships may be Zone-wise (as shown in the table below) based on "Number of students appeared for 12th Standard during 2010-11 and will be equitably distributed in the four zones given below. For MBA course marks obtained in graduate course will be considered. Zones for Professional Courses North East West South Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh & UT of Chandigarh, J&K Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Pondicherry, Lakshadweep, Minicoy & Aminidivi Islands ELIGIBILITY: Students pursuing full time/regular courses in these streams & studying in Schools/Colleges/Institutions/Universities recognized by MCI/AICTE/State Education Boards/ State Govt. / ICSC/CBSE/Central Govt./Association of Indian universities, shall be eligible to apply. The student should have bonafide admission in the 1st year of School/College/Institute/University in the academic year 2011-12. Students of two year full time post graduate courses in Business Administration/Management recognized by Central/State Govt./Association of Indian universities and which are equivalent to MBA, are eligible for management stream scholarship. Students having confirmed admission in the first year of full time engineering degree course, MBBS, MBA and also 11th standard as well as those in the 1st year of 2 year ITI course are eligible to apply. In case of graduates, the average percentage of marks of all the academic years shall be treated as marks obtained by the candidate. Similarly in case of 10th/12th, if percentage of marks obtained is not mentioned by Board/University, percentage of marks obtained shall be calculated on total aggregate marks. Minimum eligibility percentage of marks for various categories will be as indicated above. Gross Joint income of the family of the candidate from all sources (during financial year 2010-11) should not exceed Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh only). Income certificate should be issued by Competent Revenue Authorities only. The marks obtained in the qualifying examination making the students eligible to seek admission in the respective first year of these courses will be considered for selection. Normalization of marks of applicant shall be done for Engineering, MBBS & MBA streams to bring parity of marking system within different Boards/ Universities/Institutions. Criterion for selection will be merit and family's income. Wards of the employees of IOCL, its Joint Venture and Subsidiary companies and ACE Consultants are not eligible to apply. AGE LIMIT: Minimum 15 years and maximum 30 years as on 25.7.2011. Persons born between 25.7.81 and 25.7.96 (both days inclusive) are eligible to apply. RESERVATION & RELAXATION: Relaxation in the upper age limit is 3 years for OBC candidates, 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 10 years for physically challenged/physically handicapped candidates. 50% of the scholarships are reserved for SC/ST & OBC candidates. In each stream/ category, 25% of scholarships are reserved for girl students and 10% for physically challenged/physically handicapped students (minimum 40% disability as per definition under Disabilities Act 1952). Only those listed in the Central Govt's OBC list will be considered against OBC quota. OBC candidates of state list and not covered by Central Govt's OBC list may apply against general quota. APPLICATION: Candidates studying in 11th standard, 1st year of a 2 year ITI course, 1st year of Engineering degree, MBBS and MBA in the academic year 2011-12 are to apply through Online Application Form only by logging on to http://applicationnew.com/ioclscholar2011. Once the online application is submitted by an applicant, the system will generate a unique Registration Number which the applicants should note down for future reference/correspondence. The applicants should take out a print-out of the submitted online application and send hard copy of his application form duly signed along with their Caste/Date of Birth/Mark Sheet/family's Income Certificate etc., duly authenticated/attested by appropriate competent authority/civil authority urgently for verification of documents. Applicants should provide information in the prescribed forms (click here to download the forms) which should be attached with the hard copy of application form, as stated above. However, in case the marks, income or any other information; declared at the time of initial application; is found incorrect during scrutiny; the candidature of such candidates shall be summarily rejected. Decision of IndianOil regarding Scholar's selection shall be final and no correspondence on the selection process shall be entertained. Once awarded, the scholarships will be disbursed @ Rs. 3,000/- per month for 4 years in case of Engineering & MBBS and 2 years for MBA courses and @ Rs 1,000 /- per month for duration of 2 years in case of 10+2 and ITI course. Duration of each course in no case is less than the duration of the scholarship. The scholarship will be suspended, if the scholar is not promoted to the next academic year. In case, the scholar is not promoted for the second time (in succession for 2 years during the entire course), the scholar will be taken off from the list of IOCL scholars and scholarship will be discontinued permanently. The performance of the scholar must be satisfactory during the entire duration of the course. The performance is to be certified by the Head /Principal/Dean/Director of the School/College/ Institute /University The top one scholar each from final year of Engineering, Medicine & Management (who top their respective university exam) and top 10 scholars amongst final year of ITI & 12th (who are able to achieve position amongst top ten in their respective Board) will be awarded bonus prize of Rs 10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) each and invited to the annual day function of IndianOil Institute of Petroleum Management, Gurgaon, to receive the prize. The travel, board & lodge expenses will be borne by IOCL. A scholarship holder under this scheme will not hold any other scholarship/stipend from any other source. If awarded any other scholarship/stipend, the student can exercise his/her option for choosing the scholarship that he/she proposes to avail and inform awarding authority about the same. In case, the scholar opts for any other scholarship, he/she will have to refund the scholarship amount for the duration during which he/she is in receipt of the IOCL scholarship. The payment of Scholarship amount will be sent six monthly through head of the respective School/College/Institute/University of the selected scholar. But, however, the payment of first two six monthly installments will be sent together to reach head of the respective School/College/Institute/University. There will be no obligation on part of IOCL to provide employment/vocational/summer training to any of the scholars, at any time/stage. IOCL reserves the right to reject any application as well as discontinue the scholarship at any time without giving any notice/ assigning any reason. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: The above referred website will be kept open to receive online applications from 25.07.2011 to 15.09.2011.Applicants are advised to keep on checking their personal e Mail id regularly for instructions specific for them only. Court of jurisdiction for any dispute will be at Delhi. LAST DATE: Last date of applying online is 15.09.11 and hard copy of the online application (print out) duly signed along with required documents, as stated above, must reach to the Administrator of the scheme: ACE Consultants, Post Box No. 9248, Krishna Nagar Head Post Office, Delhi-110051 by 15.10.2011 and thereafter no hard copy of application / documents/ correspondence will be entertained/accepted. IOCL will not be responsible for any postal delay or loss in transit of the applications or whatsoever reason. Click here to apply online Click here for Sports Scholarships For any further information/query, please contact Administrator of the Scheme at Phone No. 011-22162970 or e-mail indianoilscholarship2011@gmail.com