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Merit Award for SSLC, PUC, Degree Holders: Apply Now!

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News18•28-09-2026, 13:08
Merit Award for SSLC, PUC, Degree Holders: Apply Now!
- •The Taluk Nayaka Employees' Association in H.D. Kote taluk is organizing the 'Pratibha Puraskara' (Merit Award) for Nayaka community students.
- •The award recognizes academic excellence for students who completed SSLC, PUC, and Degree in the 2025-26 academic year.
- •Eligibility requires 90% or more for SSLC/PUC and 85% or more for Degree students.
- •Required documents include mark sheet, caste certificate, Aadhaar card, and a recent passport size photograph.
- •Applications opened on September 25 and close on October 16; contact association leaders for more information.
Key Questions Answered
To be eligible for the Pratibha Puraskara merit award, SSLC and PUC students must score 90% or more, while Degree students from the Nayaka community need to achieve 85% or higher marks.
The application process for the Pratibha Puraskara program commenced on September 25, and eligible students have until October 16 to submit their applications.
Applicants must compulsorily attach photocopies of their mark sheet, caste certificate, Aadhaar card, and a recent passport-size photograph along with their application.





