| Summary of Assam Scholarship 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Name of the Organization | Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, Assam |
| Name of the Scholarship | Pre Matric and Post Matric Scholarship |
| Last Date | 30th September, 2026 |
| For the Academic Year | 2026-27 |
| Official website | scholarships.gov.in |
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Assam Scholarship 2026
The Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, Assam has officially invited online applications for Assam Scholarship 2026 through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) for the academic session 2026-27. Students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) communities of Assam can apply for both Fresh and Renewal scholarships under various government-sponsored schemes.
Eligible candidates can check the scholarship eligibility criteria, required documents, application process, and important dates provided below. Assam Scholarship 2026 aims to provide financial assistance to deserving students pursuing higher education across the state. For the latest Assam Scholarship Updates, Educational Notifications, Results, and Admission News, Please Visit Assam Job Alert Regularly.
Details of Assam Scholarship 2026
Name of Scholarship: Pre Matric and Post Matric Scholarship
Name of Assam Govt. Department: Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, Assam
Eligible Categories: Scheduled Castes (SC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC)
Eligible Students: Fresh and Renewal
Opening Date of Application: 1st June, 2026
Name of the Schemes:
- Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class- IX & X).
- Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students of Parents or Guardians Engaged in Unclean Occupation (Class- I to X).
- Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students.
- Pre-Matric Scholarship to OBC Students (Class- IX & X).
- Post-Matric Scholarship to OBC Students.
Eligibility Criteria for Assam Scholarship 2026
For Pre & Post -Matric Scholarship for SC & OBC Students:
- Caste Certificate: Only SC and OBC Community Students are eligible to apply for the respective Scholarship. (Caste certificate only issued by Office of the District Commissioner of their respective Districts is accepted).
- Parents/ Guardians Annual Income Certificate: Income Ceiling – Scholarships will be granted to the SC and OBC community students whose Parents/ Guardians annual income from all sources does not exceed Rs.2.5 lakhs per annum. The income certificate should be obtained only from the Circle Officer of respective Revenue Circle.
- Bonafide Certificate: A Bonafide Certificate is required to be obtained from the Head of the Institutions is to be submitted.
For Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students of Parents or Guardians Engaged in Unclean Occupation (Class-I to X) [Component-II] :
- No Income Ceiling for the Students of Parents or Guardians Engaged in Unclean Occupation.
- Unclean Occupation Certificate of Parents/ Guardians: For the Students of Parents or Guardians Engaged in Unclean Occupation, eligible students will submit a certificate from District Social Welfare office, identified officer of Local body, Civic Agency or any such authority as designated by State Government.
- Bonafide Certificate: A Bonafide Certificate is required to be obtained from the Head of the Institutions is to be submitted.
Important Dates for Assam Scholarship 2026
Timelines for all Scholarship Schemes in respect of SC & OBC Students through NSP Portal:
| Name of the Scheme | Students Application (opening date) | Students Application (closing date) | Institute Level Verification (last date) |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students(Class-IX & X) [Component-I] | 01/06/2026 | 30/09/2026 | 31/10/2026 |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students of Parents or Guardians Engaged in Unclean Occupation (Class- I to X) [Component-II] | 01/06/2026 | 30/09/2026 | 31/10/2026 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students | 01/06/2026 | 30/09/2026 | 31/10/2026 |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship to OBC Students (Class- IX & X) | 01/06/2026 | 30/09/2026 | 31/10/2026 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship to OBC Students | 01/06/2026 | 30/09/2026 | 31/10/2026 |
How to Apply Assam Scholarship 2026
Students while applying for Assam scholarships for the above 5 (five) schemes are hereby required to register themselves in NSP through “NSP OTR” app available in Google play store and perform Face-authentication for generating One Time Registration (OTR) [One Time Registration (OTR) is a unique 14-digit number issued based on the Aadhaar/Aadhaar Enrolment ID (EID) and is applicable for the entire academic career of the student] number which has been made mandatory for applying for scholarship. Steps to Apply for Assam Scholarship 2026.
Step 1: Visit the important link section and click on Apply Now.
Step 2: Click on for New Registration .
Step 3: Insert the details of yours as asked for.
Step 4: After a successful registration an One Time Registration (OTR) will be generated.
Step 5: Filled the details and upload the necessary document and click on final submit.
Step 6: Save or take a print out of the acknowledgement receipt for further references.
Aadhaar and mobile number registered with Aadhaar are mandatory for generating OTR. However for minor applicants who apply without Aadhaar, it will be mandatory for parent to provide Aadhaar.
Applicants are advised to give only that bank account details which remains in active mode so that payment of Scholarship does not fail as all the disbursement of Scholarship will be made through DBT mode. The authority shall not be responsible for any failure of transaction due to inactive or incorrect bank details.
Applicants to ensure that they have a bank account seeded with Aadhaar number (Mandatory). The above conditions will be applicable for both fresh and renewal.
Important Date and Links Assam Scholarship 2026
| Last Date | 30th September, 2026 |
| Official Notification | Check Here |
| For Apply Online | Check Here |
All About Assam Scholarship 2026
Assam Scholarship 2026 is a major financial assistance initiative for students pursuing school, college, and higher education in Assam. Eligible candidates can apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and other state scholarship portals to receive educational benefits and scholarship grants.
The Assam Scholarship 2026 program covers various scholarship schemes for SC, ST, OBC, EBC, Minority, and economically weaker students. The primarily factor in academic merit, community category and annual family income limits. The primary objective of the Assam Scholarship 2026 is to boost the student enrolment ratio in higher education and support meritorious individuals from economically weaker sections. This program effectively bridges the financial gap for undergraduate, postgraduate, and technical course students across major institutions.
Students searching for the latest Assam Scholarship 2026 updates, NSP Scholarship Assam, Post Matric Scholarship, Pre Matric Scholarship, and Higher Education Scholarship schemes can find complete details, application links, and important notifications on AssamJobAlerts.com. Stay updated to avoid missing any scholarship opportunities.
Students searching for details about the Assam Scholarship Amount, Assam Scholarship for Degree Students, Assam Scholarship for PG Students and Assam Scholarship Class 10 can find complete information through the latest Assam Scholarship 2026 notification.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official portal under various scholarship schemes, including the Combined Merit Scholarship Assam and other state and central government scholarship programs.
Those looking for Assam Scholarship Apply links, eligibility criteria, required documents, and application procedures should regularly check the official notifications. Applicants are also advised to keep track of the Assam Scholarship for Degree Students Last Date to avoid missing the application deadline and secure financial assistance for their educational journey.
FAQs For Assam Scholarship 2026
1. Who is eligible to apply for Assam Scholarship 2026?
** Students belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) communities of Assam are eligible to apply for Assam Scholarship 2026 under the various Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship schemes.
2. What is the last date to apply for Assam Scholarship 2026?
** The last date for submitting online applications for all eligible scholarship schemes through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is 30 September 2026.
3. Is Aadhaar mandatory for applying to Assam Scholarship 2026?
** Yes, Aadhaar and a mobile number linked with Aadhaar are mandatory for generating the One Time Registration (OTR) number required for scholarship applications. For minor applicants without Aadhaar, the parent’s Aadhaar details must be provided.
4. How can students apply for Assam Scholarship 2026?
** Eligible students must first generate an OTR through the NSP OTR App, complete the online registration process on the National Scholarship Portal, upload the required documents, and submit the application before the deadline.