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Assam OBC Scholarship 2026: Eligibility Criteria and Application Form.
Assam OBC Scholarship 2026
The Assam OBC Scholarship Scheme 2026 has been officially announced by the Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, Assam. For the academic year 2026–2027, these are essentially a centrally supported program of Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarships for Assamese students who belong to the Other Backward Class (OBCs).
Interested and qualified applicants can apply online for the OBC Scholarship Assam 2026 through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at www.scholarships.gov.in after reading this article to learn about eligibility requirements, the application process, crucial dates, etc.
| Scholarship | Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students |
| Type of scheme | Scholarship |
| Organization | Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Other Backward Classes, Assam |
| Total Nos. | N/A |
| Qualification | Pre-Matric & Post-Matric |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 1st June 2026 |
| Last Date | 30th September 2026 |
OBC Scholarship Details
Name of scholarship scheme: Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students
Scholarship authority: Government of India
Scholarship authority: Government of India
Academic Session: 2026 – 2027
Eligible classes:
Pre-matric: Class IX to X
Eligible classes:
Pre-matric: Class IX to X
Post-matric: Post-matriculation level courses
Helplines:
Phone Number: 0120-6619540
Email Address: helpdesk@nsp.gov.in
Official website: https://scholarships.gov.in
Application status: Available
Email Address: helpdesk@nsp.gov.in
Official website: https://scholarships.gov.in
Application status: Available
Assam OBC Scholarship 2026
The Assam OBC Scholarship Scheme 2026 has been officially announced by the Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, Assam. For the academic year 2026–2027, these are essentially a centrally supported program of Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarships for Assamese students who belong to the Other Backward Class (OBCs).
Interested and qualified applicants can apply online for the OBC Scholarship Assam 2026 through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at www.scholarships.gov.in after reading this article to learn about eligibility requirements, the application process, crucial dates, etc.
Interested and qualified applicants can apply online for the OBC Scholarship Assam 2026 through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at www.scholarships.gov.in after reading this article to learn about eligibility requirements, the application process, crucial dates, etc.
Scholarship Payment
Pre-Matric Scholarship:
The students shall be given a consolidated academic allowance of Rs. 4000/- per annum.
Post-Matric Scholarship:
The scholarship includes the following components for the complete duration of the course:-
| Category of course | Yearly allowance (Academic Allowance+ Tuition Fee ) |
|---|---|
| Group 1: Degree and PG level professional courses | ₹20,000 |
| Group 2: Other professional degree, diploma, certificate courses | ₹13,000 |
| Group 3: Graduate and PG courses not covered under Group 1 & Group 2 (BA, B.Sc, B.Com, MA etc.) | ₹8,000 |
| Group 4: Post-matriculation non-degree courses (Class XI, XII, ITI etc.) | ₹5,000 |
Eligibility Criteria of OBC Scholarship
Community: The scholarship is only available to students who belong to the Other Backward Class (OBC), Economically Backward Class (EBC), and De-notified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT/S-NT).
Citizenship: Only Indian nationals are eligible for the scholarships.
Class and type of school/institution:
Pre-matric: Students should only attend government schools and be enrolled full-time in classes IX and X.
Post-Matric: For further information, please refer to the Scholarship Guidelines-Post-Matric.
Family Restrictions: Scholarships will only be awarded to two boys who share the same parents or guardians. However, girls will not be subject to this restriction. As a result, the eligibility of two males from the same parents or guardians will not be negatively impacted by scholarships obtained by girls of the same parents or guardians.
Citizenship: Only Indian nationals are eligible for the scholarships.
Class and type of school/institution:
Pre-matric: Students should only attend government schools and be enrolled full-time in classes IX and X.
Post-Matric: For further information, please refer to the Scholarship Guidelines-Post-Matric.
Family Restrictions: Scholarships will only be awarded to two boys who share the same parents or guardians. However, girls will not be subject to this restriction. As a result, the eligibility of two males from the same parents or guardians will not be negatively impacted by scholarships obtained by girls of the same parents or guardians.
Income Ceiling: OBC students whose parents' or guardians' annual income from all sources does not beyond Rs. 2.5 lakhs will be eligible for scholarships. Only the Circle Officer of the relevant Revenue Circle shall provide the income certificate.
How to Apply for OBC Scholarship
To submit an online application for this award, candidates must go to the official national scholarship portal at https://scholarships.gov.in. To apply online for this scholarship, one must follow the instructions listed below.
Step 1: Navigate to the Important Web Links section by scrolling down.
Step 2: Select the link for one-time registration.
Step 3: This will open a new webpage.
Step 4: Register yourself by entering the necessary information on the webpage.
Step 5: After registering, select Online Application Form and sign in.
Step 6: Enter all of your login information and submit the necessary files to the site.
Step 7: Lastly, click "Submit" and print the application you've filed.
Step 1: Navigate to the Important Web Links section by scrolling down.
Step 2: Select the link for one-time registration.
Step 3: This will open a new webpage.
Step 4: Register yourself by entering the necessary information on the webpage.
Step 5: After registering, select Online Application Form and sign in.
Step 6: Enter all of your login information and submit the necessary files to the site.
Step 7: Lastly, click "Submit" and print the application you've filed.
Documents to be Submitted along with Assam OBC Scholarship
| Bonafide Certificate |
| Bank Passbook |
| Income Certificate |
| Caste Certificate |
| Aadhaar Card |
Note:
Since all scholarship payments will be conducted via DBT mode, applicants are recommended to provide only the bank account information that is still active in order to ensure that the scholarship is paid. Any transaction failure resulting from inactive or inaccurate bank information will not be the authority's responsibility.
Candidates should confirm that their bank account is seeded with their Aadhaar number.
The Head of the Institutions must provide a Bonafide Certificate before it may be filed.
Since all scholarship payments will be conducted via DBT mode, applicants are recommended to provide only the bank account information that is still active in order to ensure that the scholarship is paid. Any transaction failure resulting from inactive or inaccurate bank information will not be the authority's responsibility.
Candidates should confirm that their bank account is seeded with their Aadhaar number.
The Head of the Institutions must provide a Bonafide Certificate before it may be filed.
Important Dates of OBC Scholarship
- Starting date of submission of online application: 1st June 2026
- Last date of submission of online application: 30th September 2026
- Last date of Institute Level Verification: 31st October 2026
Important Web Links
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| One-Time Registration | Register | Login |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Scholarship Guidelines | Pre-Matric | Post-Matric | FAQs |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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