Assam SC OBC Scholarship 2026 – Apply Online for Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship

Assam SC OBC Scholarship 2026-27: The Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backwards Classes, Assam, has invited online applications from eligible SC and OBC students of Assam for Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship schemes for the academic year 2026-27.

Eligible students can apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) for both Fresh and Renewal applications. The online application process started on 1st June 2026, and the last date for students to apply is 30th September 2026.

Details for Assam SC OBC Scholarship 2026:

Scholarship Schemes Available

The following scholarship schemes are available for eligible students:

Eligibility Criteria

For SC and OBC Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Scholarship

Students must fulfil the following eligibility conditions:

• The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) or Other Backward Classes (OBC) community of Assam.
• The student must be studying in the eligible class or course under the scholarship scheme.
• The annual income of parents or guardians must not exceed Rs. 2.5 lakh per annum.
• The applicant must have a valid caste certificate issued by the Office of the District Commissioner of the respective district.
• The student must have a bona fide certificate from the Head of the Institution.

For SC Students of Parents/Guardians Engaged in Unclean Occupation

For this scheme:

• Students from Class I to X are eligible.
• There is no income ceiling for students whose parents or guardians are engaged in unclean occupations.
• Applicants must submit an Unclean Occupation Certificate issued by the District Social Welfare Office, local body, civic agency, or any authority designated by the State Government.
• A bona fide certificate from the Head of the Institution is required.

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before applying online:

How to Apply:

Eligible students can apply online through the National Scholarship Portal by following these steps:

1. Visit the official National Scholarship Portal.
2. Register through the NSP OTR App available on the Google Play Store.
3. Complete face authentication to generate the One Time Registration (OTR) number.
4. Log in using the OTR details.
5. Select the relevant scholarship scheme.
6. Fill in all required personal, academic, bank and institution details.
7. Upload the required documents.
8. Submit the online application form.
9. Take a printout or save the submitted application for future reference.

Important Instructions for Applicants

• OTR registration is mandatory for applying for the scholarship.
• Aadhaar and Aadhaar-linked mobile number are mandatory for generating OTR.
• For minor applicants without Aadhaar, the parent’s Aadhaar will be required.
• Students must provide an active bank account.
• The bank account must be seeded with Aadhaar.
• Scholarship payment will be made through DBT mode.
• Incorrect or inactive bank details may lead to payment failure.
• The same conditions apply to both fresh and renewal applications.

Selection / Verification Process

Applications will be verified at the institution level. Students must ensure that all documents and details submitted online are correct. The Institute Level Verification last date is 31st October 2026.

Important Dates

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