Hello Jinu,

As a lateral entry student who completed a diploma after the 10th standard, filling out scholarship forms can be tricky since most ask for 12th-grade marks. Here’s what you can do:

1. Look for Diploma Equivalency: Some scholarship forms allow you to enter your diploma marks in place of 12th-grade marks since a diploma is considered equivalent in many cases. Check the form for any section where you can select "diploma" as your qualification.
   
   

2. Contact Scholarship Helpdesk: Reach out to the helpline or support team of the scholarship website. They might provide an alternative solution or suggest how to fill the form correctly without 12th-standard marks.
   
   

3. Attach an Explanation: Some forms have an option to upload additional documents. You can include a letter or affidavit explaining your lateral entry status and that you don’t have 12th-grade marks because you completed a diploma after the 10th.
   
   

4. Alternative Approach: Try entering a default value like 0 or NA , and if the form accepts it, you can later clarify during document verification.

These steps should help you proceed with the scholarship application.

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.