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Scholarship Overview 2026

The Government of Assam provides various scholarships through the Directorate of Higher Education (DHE) and the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). These schemes are designed to support students from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), SC, ST, and OBC communities.

Scheme Category Target Audience Annual Income
Post-Matric ST/SC Class 11 to PhD Below ₹2.5 Lakh
Post-Matric OBC Class 11 to Graduation Below ₹1.5 Lakh
Suhrid Scheme Financial Assistance Special Criteria
Ishan Uday (UGC) North Eastern Students Below ₹4.5 Lakh

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Detailed Scholarship Schemes

1. Pre-Matric Scholarship

Designed for students studying in Class 1 to 10. This scholarship aims to reduce the dropout rate among minority and reserved category students in Assam schools.

  • Benefit: ₹1000 to ₹5000 per annum
  • Mode: DBT to Student Bank Account

2. Post-Matric Scholarship (OBC/MOBC/SC/ST)

This is the most applied scheme in Assam. It covers tuition fees and provides a monthly maintenance allowance for college-going students.

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3. Assam Suhrid Scholarship

A special scheme by the Assam Govt for MLA-based financial assistance for health and education purposes.

Documents Mandatory for Assam Portal

Before initiating the application on the Assam State Portal or NSP, scan and keep the following documents ready (Max 200KB per file):

PRC: Permanent Resident Certificate of Assam. Caste: Valid SC/ST/OBC certificate.
Income: Income certificate issued by Circle Officer. Bank: Front page of Passbook (Aadhaar Seeded).
Marksheet: Previous qualifying examination. Photo: Recent passport size photograph.

How to Apply: Step-by-Step

1
NSP Registration: Visit the National Scholarship Portal and click on "New Registration". Select State of Domicile as Assam.
2
Aadhaar Authentication: Complete your e-KYC using Aadhaar OTP to ensure your identity is verified.
3
Fill Academic Details: Enter your Institute name, Course, and Roll number accurately.
4
Upload Documents: Upload the PRC and Income certificate. Some schemes might not require uploads for small amounts.
5
Final Submit: Review the form and click on Submit. Take the printout to your College Principal.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Can I apply for both Post-Matric and Ishan Uday?

A: No, a student can avail only one government scholarship at a time. If found with multiple, all applications might get rejected.

Q2: What is the last date for Assam Scholarship 2026?

A: Generally, the window opens in August and stays open until December. Check the official NSP portal for the exact closing date.

Q3: My Income certificate is old. Will it work?

A: No, you need an income certificate issued after April 1, 2025, for the current academic session.