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Post-matric plan for SC, ST may go Amit Sharma, TNN, Mar 24, 2010, 02.49am IST CHANDIGARH: The scheme of post-matric scholarship given to ST and SC candidates of Punjab, seeking admission in professional courses in Panjab University (PU), is likely to be discontinued from the coming academic session as authorities have not received reimbursements from the state government. As such, the matter will be tabled before the syndicate meeting scheduled for March 29. As per the scheme, students belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe of the state are exempted from paying tuition and non-refundable fees on the condition that the state would reimburse the amount. However, no grants have been provided by the government till date. Sources said the DPI colleges, Punjab, was informed about reimbursement of money to SC and ST students of the state from 2008-09 onwards. An official said, "The government has failed to fulfil the condition due to which, the committee formed to look into the matter, decided to discontinue the scheme." If the syndicate approves, then benefits to those in PU and its three regional centres will be withdrawn.
