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Assam OBC Scholarship 2026 – Eligibility Criteria & Application Form

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🎓 OBC Scholarship 2026–27

Assam OBC Scholarship 2026 – Eligibility Criteria & Application Form

Directorate of Welfare of SC & OBC, Assam  |  Pre-Matric & Post-Matric  |  NSP Portal  |  Session 2026–27

₹20,000
Max Post-Matric (Gr.1)
₹4,000
Pre-Matric Amount
30 Sep
Last Date
NSP
Application Portal



The Assam OBC Scholarship 2026 official notification has been released by the Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Other Backward Classes, Assam, for the 2026–2027 academic session. Eligible Pre-Matric (Classes 9–10) and Post-Matric students belonging to OBC, EBC, and DNT categories can submit their applications online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). The online application process starts on 1 June 2026 and the last date to apply is 30 September 2026.

🔔 Applications Open: Assam OBC Scholarship 2026 application started 1 June 2026. Last date: 30 September 2026. Institute verification deadline: 31 October 2026. Apply at scholarships.gov.in!

Income Limit: Annual family income must not exceed ₹2.5 Lakhs per annum. Income certificate must be obtained from the Circle Officer of the respective Revenue Circle only.

Assam OBC Scholarship 2026 – Quick Details

Scholarship Name Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students
Authority Government of India (Centrally Sponsored)
State Authority Directorate of Welfare of SC & OBC, Assam
Academic Session 2026–2027
Eligible Categories OBC, EBC, DNT/S-NT students of Assam
Eligible Classes Pre-Matric: Class IX & X | Post-Matric: All post-Class X courses
Income Ceiling ₹2,50,000/- per annum (all sources)
Application Portal scholarships.gov.in (National Scholarship Portal)
Application Mode Online only
Apply Start Date 1 June 2026
Last Date to Apply 30 September 2026
Institute Verification 31 October 2026




Assam OBC Scholarship 2026 – Overview

The Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, Assam has released the official notification for the Assam OBC Scholarship Scheme 2026. These are Centrally Sponsored Schemes of Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarships for students of Assam belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Economically Backward Classes (EBCs), and De-notified / Nomadic / Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT/S-NT) for the academic year 2026–2027.

Eligible students must apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at www.scholarships.gov.in. The application window is open from 1 June to 30 September 2026.

Scholarship Amount 2026

Pre-Matric Scholarship (Class IX & X)

Consolidated Academic Allowance
₹4,000/- per annum
For students studying in Class IX & X in Government Schools on a full-time basis.

Post-Matric Scholarship – Group-wise Amount (Yearly)

Category of Courses Academic Allowance Tuition Fee Total
Group 1: Degree & PG level professional courses ₹10,000/- ₹10,000/- ₹20,000/-
Group 2: Other Professional Courses leading to Degree, Diploma, Certificate ₹8,000/- ₹5,000/- ₹13,000/-
Group 3: Graduate & PG courses not under Group 1 & 2 ₹6,000/- ₹2,000/- ₹8,000/-
Group 4: All post-matriculation non-degree courses (Post Class X) ₹5,000/- ₹0/- ₹5,000/-
ℹ Post-matric scholarship covers the complete duration of the course as long as the student continues to meet eligibility criteria each year. Disbursement is through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly to the student’s Aadhaar-seeded bank account.




Eligibility Criteria

Community / Category

Only Other Backward Class (OBC), Economically Backward Class (EBC), and De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT/S-NT) students are eligible.

Citizenship

Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.

Type of Institution & Eligible Classes

Pre-Matric: Students studying in Class IX and X on a full-time basis in Government Schools only.
Post-Matric: Students pursuing any post-matriculation level courses in recognized institutions. Refer to official Post-Matric Scholarship Guidelines for detailed institution eligibility.

Income Ceiling

Parental/guardian income from all sources must not exceed ₹2,50,000/- per annum.
Income certificate must be obtained only from the Circle Officer of the respective Revenue Circle.

Family Restriction

Only two boys from the same family (parents/guardian) are entitled to receive scholarships.
This restriction does NOT apply to girls. All girl students who qualify are eligible regardless of the number of girls in the family already availing the scholarship.

Documents Required

Aadhaar Card (mandatory – bank account must be Aadhaar-seeded)
Caste Certificate (OBC/EBC/DNT certificate from competent authority)
Income Certificate (from Circle Officer of respective Revenue Circle only)
Bonafide Certificate (from Head of the Institution)
Bank Passbook (active bank account linked with Aadhaar)
Important: Provide only an active bank account seeded with Aadhaar number. The authority is not responsible for failed transactions due to inactive or incorrect bank details. All scholarships are disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).




Important Dates

Apply Starts
1 June 2026
⏰ Last Date (Student)
30 September 2026
Institute Level Verification Last Date
31 October 2026

How to Apply for Assam OBC Scholarship 2026

Apply online only at scholarships.gov.in (National Scholarship Portal). Follow these steps:

1

Go to scholarships.gov.in (National Scholarship Portal) and click the One-Time Registration link.

2

Enter your details and register yourself on the NSP portal. Keep your Aadhaar number and mobile number ready.

3

After registration, click Online Application Form and log in with your credentials.

4

Fill in all personal, educational, and bank details. Upload all required documents (Aadhaar, Caste Certificate, Income Certificate, Bonafide Certificate, Bank Passbook).

5

Click Submit and take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

📞 NSP Helpline
0120-6619540
helpdesk@nsp.gov.in
🌐scholarships.gov.in

Important Links



Online Application Form (NSP)
1 June – 30 September 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

QWhat is the last date to apply for OBC Scholarship 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 30 September 2026. The institute-level verification deadline is 31 October 2026. Applications started on 1 June 2026.

QHow many types of OBC Scholarships are there?

There are two types: (1) Pre-Matric Scholarship for Class IX and X students and (2) Post-Matric Scholarship for students pursuing courses after Class X.

QWhat is the scholarship amount for OBC Post-Matric 2026?

Group 1 (Degree/PG professional): ₹20,000/- per year | Group 2 (Other professional): ₹13,000/- | Group 3 (Graduate/PG non-professional): ₹8,000/- | Group 4 (Post-X non-degree): ₹5,000/- per year.

QWhat documents are required for OBC Scholarship 2026?

Required documents: Aadhaar Card, Caste Certificate, Income Certificate (from Circle Officer), Bonafide Certificate (from Institute), and Bank Passbook (active, Aadhaar-seeded account).

QWhat is the income limit for Assam OBC Scholarship 2026?

Parental/guardian income from all sources must not exceed ₹2,50,000/- per annum. The income certificate must be obtained only from the Circle Officer of the respective Revenue Circle.

QWhere to apply for Assam OBC Scholarship 2026?

Apply online at the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at www.scholarships.gov.in. New applicants must complete One-Time Registration before filling the scholarship form.

QDoes the family restriction apply to girls for OBC Scholarship?

No. The restriction of maximum 2 children per family applies only to boys. There is no restriction for girl students — all eligible girls can avail the scholarship regardless of how many girls from the same family are already receiving it.


Apply Online Now – Last Date: 30 September 2026 | scholarships.gov.in
One-Time Registration – National Scholarship Portal (NSP)

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