Assam Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship 2026 for SC and OBC Students
Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, Assam
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Assam Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship 2026 for SC and OBC Students
Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, Assam
Quick facts
About the role
The Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, Assam invites applications for the Assam Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship schemes for the academic session 2026–27. Intended for resident Scheduled Caste (SC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) students enrolled in recognized educational institutions across Assam, this financial grant covers schooling from Class IX up to professional post-graduation. The scheme provides annual assistance ranging from ₹4,000 for secondary classes to ₹20,000 for degree and higher-level technical qualifications. Under standard categories, applicants require parental income within ₹2.50 lakh per year, whereas SC children of parents working in hazardous or unclean occupations have no ceiling on family earnings. All enrollments and verifications run through the central National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Students pursuing regular coursework from state or central institutions who meet caste and income benchmarks can apply online directly before the final cut-off date to secure Direct Benefit Transfer payments straight to their Aadhaar-seeded accounts.
Highlights
- Financial support ranges from ₹4,000 annually for Class 9-10 to ₹20,000 for professional degree courses.
- Domicile applicants belonging to SC and OBC communities of Assam are covered under separate components.
- Parental annual income ceiling set at ₹2.50 lakh, waived for SC wards of parents in manual sanitation vocations.
- Mandatory biometric face-authentication through the NSP OTR mobile application before profile submission.
Selection process
- 1Online Application Verification via National Scholarship Portal with Aadhaar Authentication
- 2Scrutiny of Bonafide Status and Academic Marksheets by School or College Authority
- 3Verification of Caste and Income Certificates by District Level Welfare Officers
- 4Direct Benefit Transfer Disbursement into Aadhaar-Linked Bank Accounts
How to apply
- 1Download the NSP OTR app on mobile, complete face-authentication, and create your One Time Registration number.
- 2Log in to the National Scholarship Portal using your OTR and select the Assam Pre-Matric or Post-Matric scheme.
- 3Fill in personal records, educational details, caste certificate numbers, and active bank account credentials.
- 4Upload scanned copies of the bonafide student certificate, circle officer income slip, and previous class marksheets.
- 5Submit the completed online application and deposit a printed copy with required annexures to your institute office.
Important dates
- Online Registration Opened01 Jun 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online15 Nov 2026
- Defective Application Rectification Window25 Nov 2026
- Institute Level Verification Deadline30 Nov 2026
Official source & verification
Application status tracker
- Last date to apply15 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the Assam Pre and Post-Matric Scholarship?
Students holding valid Assam domicile from Scheduled Caste or Other Backward Classes studying in regular courses from Class 9 upwards qualify. Annual household income must stay within ₹2,50,000, though this ceiling is completely waived for SC children whose parents perform hazardous or manual sanitation work.
What is the annual assistance amount disbursed under this scheme?
Pre-matric recipients in Classes 9 and 10 receive ₹4,000 yearly. Non-degree post-matric programs receive ₹5,000, while general undergraduate and postgraduate degrees receive ₹8,000. Diploma and auxiliary professional tracks obtain ₹13,000, and degree-level technical or postgraduate professional courses obtain up to ₹20,000 per academic year.
Why is the NSP OTR app compulsory for applicants?
The Ministry uses the NSP OTR application for face verification against Aadhaar database entries. Successful facial matching generates a distinct One Time Registration number. Without completing this step, the portal prevents fresh scholarship submissions and prevents institutional verification for direct benefit transfer processing.
Which specific certificates must applicants upload during registration?
Candidates must upload a caste certificate signed by the District Commissioner, an annual income certificate issued by the Circle Officer, a bonafide letter from their institution head, the prior qualifying examination marksheet, and an Aadhaar-seeded active bank account confirmation copy.
Can students studying through distance education claim this scholarship?
No, the scheme strictly applies to candidates enrolled as regular, full-time students in recognized government or private educational institutions. Distance learning, open school candidates, and unverified private study formats do not fulfill institutional verification requirements on the National Scholarship Portal.