Beneficiary Selection Policy

1. Objective

To ensure transparent, merit-based, and need-based selection of beneficiaries for scholarships and educational support programs funded by donations and CSR contributions.

2. Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must satisfy all of the following:

• Academic Merit: Minimum 75% marks in the last qualifying examination OR qualified in prelims of the target competitive examination.
• Economic Criteria: Annual family income not exceeding ₹2.5 Lakh, supported by valid income certificate, BPL card, or affidavit.
• Target Exams: UPSC, State PSC, CAPF, Banking Officers and may be extended to NEET, JEE, CLAT, or other government-approved competitive examinations.
• Age & Domicile: As per specific examination requirements. Indian citizens only.

3. Selection Process

• Application: Submitted online/offline with academic records, income proof, and exam registration/admit card.
• Verification: Document verification by the Trust's Program Committee. Field verification may be conducted for income claims.
• Assessment: Weighted scoring: 60% Academic Merit + 30% Economic Need + 10% Personal Interview / Statement of Purpose.
• Approval: Final beneficiary list approved by the Board of Trustees. Disbursement is made directly to the institution, coaching centre, or through DBT to the beneficiary's Aadhaar-linked bank account.
• Monitoring: Quarterly academic progress review. Scholarship may be discontinued in case of non-performance or submission of false information.

4. Non-Discrimination

Selection is without regard to gender, caste, religion, or region. Preference may be given to women candidates, persons with disabilities, and aspirants from aspirational districts as per Trust objectives.

5. Records & Audit

All applications, selection minutes, verification documents, and scholarship disbursement records are maintained for audit and regulatory inspection.

Annual impact reports may be published on the NobleGenics Trust website as part of transparency and governance practices.

6. Review

This policy is reviewed annually by the Board of Trustees to ensure alignment with charitable objectives, emerging needs, and applicable regulatory requirements.