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APS Scholarship Scheme:

Under APS Scholarship Scheme, Embassy of India provides admission to School level courses starting from Class VI to IX and XI ( boys and girls) in Army PublicSchools (APS) in APS Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand), Class VI to IX (boys only) for

APS Dhaula Kuan (Delhi), and class VI to IX (girls only ) for APS Noida (UP). There are 20 seats for Class VI, 5 for Class XI in Pithoragarh, One seat each from Class VI to IX (Boys only) in Dhaula Kuan and one seat each from Class VI toIX(Girls only) in Noida.

Eligibility Criteria:

(i) For class VI to IX & XI: 60% marks for Govt school and 70% for private schools. Students applying for class VI and onwards must have passed the examination before applying. Appearing students will not be considered for the next hig

her class.

(ii) Candidates having good proficiency in English should only apply.

(iii) Candidates should be medically fit to join APSs.

(iv) Age criteria: The students should complete the under-mentioned years of age:

Class VI: 10 years

Class VII: 11 years

Class VIII: 12 years

Class IX: 13 years

Class XI: 15 years

Selection Process: Selection will be based on interview of the shortlisted candidates. Selected candidates will be notified over phone by Education Wing of theEmbassy. Candidates are requested not to contact Embassy for this.

When & How to Apply: Scheme is tentatively opens in January/February every year. In this regard, a Notice is advertised in local newspapers and is uploaded onEmbassy of Indias website (www.indianembassy.org.np) nearer the time of opening of this scheme. Eligible interested candidates are requested to go through the instructions and submit the application before the last date as mentioned in the Notice. Please remain in touch with the Embassys website for exact date of openingof the scheme.