Karnataka Free Laptop Scheme 2020 : Online Apply

Karnataka Free Laptop Scheme 2020 (Online apply, Registration, Eligibility, Student list, Laptop spacification, Portal, Cost)

The Karnataka Free Laptop Scheme has been started by state government to help the students belonging to SC, ST and backward classes. In addition to this, the scheme shall help to promote the idea the digital learning and help students complete their education. With the help of the laptops given to them under the scheme they can complete their education and use the laptop accordingly. However, to apply for the scheme the candidates have to visit the official portal of the scheme and complete the procedure. The following part of the article shall take you through some of the necessary information relating to the scheme entitled.

Launch details of Karnataka Free Laptop Scheme

Name	Karnataka Free Laptop Scheme
Target group	School students who have passed class 12th
Main objective	Offer free laptops
Launched in	Karnataka
Official portal	dce.karnataka.gov.in
Total beneficiaries	Over 1.50 lakh state students

Key features of Karnataka Free Laptop Scheme –

• Main focus of scheme launch – The main purpose of scheme launch is to promote the idea of digital learning among students of backward classes
• Beneficiaries of scheme – The students who have passed 12^th standard and they belong to SC, ST and the OBC classes
• Budget for laptops – The laptops ranging from rupees 32, 000 to rupees 35, 000 will be given to the students under the scheme

Eligibility criteria for the scheme –

• Residential details – Only the permanent residents of Karnataka are eligible to get the benefits of the scheme
• Identification proof – The applicant should belong to ST, SC and OBC category to avail of the scheme benefits
• Educational details –If the students have passed 12^th standard with merit, they can enjoy the benefits of the scheme

Documents required

• Residential details – The candidates need to produce suitable residential proof justifying that you are the permanent resident of Karnataka
• Income details – It is important to produce details of income certificate of your family at the time of registration for the scheme. Depending on this, candidates will be chosen eligible for the scheme benefits.
• Identification proof – It is necessary to produce suitable caste certificate at the time of registration for the scheme
• Educational details –Only the students who are educated and have passed 12^th standard are eligible for the scheme
• Bank details – The candidates need to furnish suitable bank account details such that it is linked with Aadhaar card as the beneficiary money will be transferred in the linked account.

How to apply online for Karnataka Free Laptop Scheme –

1. First, the applicant has to visit the official portal of Department of Collegiate Education at this link
2. As the home page comes up, you have to click on ‘laptop scheme’ option.
3. This shall open up the form download page or you can directly click on the link
4. Now, you can get the application form in the PDF form and fill up with correct details
5. The applicants also have to attach relevant documents given in the above portion
6. Following this, they have to click on the submit option to compete the form submission process

Students of courses applicable to get scheme benefits

The students pursuing the following educational courses are eligible to enjoy he scheme benefits

• Studying in First year of college
• Medical students
• Engineering study program
• Postgraduate courses
• Polytechnic colleges

However, students belonging to both private and Government College are eligible to get the benefits under the above said scheme. For the students who are pursuing professional courses after graduation will be helped from the financial assistance under the given scheme. Moreover, this will reduce the chance of school drop out for financial problems and they can continue with their education better and fulfill their dream of pursuing higher education. 

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