<h3>Introduction</h3> <ul> <li><img style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;" src="https://static.vikaspedia.in/mediastorage/filestorage/20260112141729_DetailsofChiefMinisterAnnualAwardforAcademicExcellanceTripura.webp" alt="Uploaded Image">The Government of Tripura launched the Chief Minister Annual State Award for Academic Excellence in 2018 with a clear goal to inspire students to achieve higher academic standards by supporting learning through modern technology.</li> <li>The scheme focuses on encouraging students to aim higher in their studies by rewarding merit and discipline with modern educational tools.</li> <li>The <a href="https://schooleducation.tripura.gov.in/">Directorate of Secondary Education, Tripura</a> manages and implements the scheme.</li> <li>Under this initiative, meritorious students of Class 10th and Class 12th who qualify through TBSE or CBSE receive free Apple iPads/ Tablets as a mark of excellence.</li> <li>The scheme does not limit recognition to overall toppers only.</li> <li>To promote inclusivity and equal opportunity, the government selects meritorious students across various social categories such as girls, SC, ST, OBC, and religious minority groups.</li> <li>In addition, the government also honours subject-wise toppers of Class 10, ensuring that excellence in individual subjects receives equal importance.</li> <li>By combining academic merit with digital empowerment, the Chief Minister Annual State Award for Academic Excellence plays a key role in motivating students, reducing the digital gap, and building a strong educational foundation across Tripura.</li> <li>Beneficiary Students can contact the District Education Officer for further help.</li> </ul> <h3>Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>The Tripura Government provides Apple iPads/ Tablets completely free of cost.</li> <li>Each selected topper from Class 10th and Class 12th receives a new Apple iPad/Tablet.</li> <li>The award encourages digital learning and supports students in higher education.</li> </ul> <h3>Eligibility</h3> <ul> <li>The student must be a permanent resident of Tripura.</li> <li>The student must pass Class 10th or Class 12th through TBSE or CBSE.</li> <li>Selection depends strictly on board examination performance.</li> <li>From each class, the government selects :- <ul> <li>5 overall topper students.</li> <li>5 top-scoring girl students.</li> <li>5 top-scoring ST students.</li> <li>5 top-scoring SC students.</li> <li>5 top-scoring OBC students.</li> <li>5 top-scoring students from religious minority communities.</li> </ul> </li> <li>The scheme also covers the highest scorer in each of the 23 subjects of the Class 10 board examination.</li> <li>The student must study in a Government School, Government-Aided School, or Vidyajoti School.</li> </ul> <h3>Documents</h3> <ul> <li>Class 10 marksheet.</li> <li>Class 10 pass certificate.</li> <li>Class 12 marksheet.</li> <li>Class 12 pass certificate.</li> <li>Aadhaar card of the student.</li> </ul> <h3>Process to Apply</h3> <ul> <li>Students do not need to apply for this scheme.</li> <li>After board results are declared, the District Education Officer prepares a list of topper students.</li> <li>The DEO forwards the merit list to the Directorate of Secondary Education for approval.</li> <li>Based on the approved list, the Directorate arranges Apple iPads/ Tablets.</li> <li>The department organises a public award ceremony for distribution.</li> <li>Selected students must attend the ceremony with the required documents.</li> <li>The government hands over the Apple iPads/ Tablets during the event.</li> </ul> <h3>Important Links</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://schooleducation.tripura.gov.in/"> Directorate of Secondary Education, Tripura</a></li> </ul> <h3>Contact</h3> <ul> <li>Directorate of Secondary Education, Tripura :- <ul> <li>Phone :- 0381-2323835</li> <li>Email :- director.sed-tr@gov.in</li> </ul> </li> </ul>
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