Scheme Name | OBC Scholarship |
Qualification | Pre and Post Matric |
Application Portal | NSP |
Government | Government of India |
Application Process | Online |
Application Fee | Free |
Start Date | 25th July 2024 |
Last Date | 30th November 2024 |
Notification
OBC Scholarship Assam 2024
Govt. of India has released the official notification for Assam OBC Scholarship Scheme. Basically, these are centrally sponsored scheme of Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarships for the students of Assam belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBC / MOBC) for the academic year 2024-25. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for OBC Scholarship Assam 2024 through National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at www.scholarships.gov.in.
Table of Contents
- 1 OBC Scholarship Assam Details
- 2 Eligibility Criteria of OBC Scholarship Assam
- 3 Helplines for OBC Scholarship Assam
- 4 Required Documents for Application:
- 5 How to Apply for OBC Scholarship Assam?
- 6 Important Date of OBC Scholarship Assam 2024
- 7 Important Web Links of OBC Scholarship Assam:
- 8 Selection Process of OBC Scholarship Assam Scheme
- 9 FAQs of OBC Scholarship Assam Scheme
- 10 Is there any scholarship for OBC students?
- 11 How can I get OBC Scholarship Assam?
- 12 What is the last date of OBC Scholarship Assam Application 2024?
- 13 What type of documents are required for OBC scholarship Assam?
OBC Scholarship Assam Details
Name of scholarship scheme: Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students
Academic Session: 2024-25
Eligible classes:
- Pre-matric: Class I to X
- Post-matric: Post-matriculation level courses
Name of Application Portal: National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Scholarship authority: Government of India
Official Website: https://scholarships.gov.in
Application status: Available
Application Fee: Free
Eligibility Criteria of OBC Scholarship Assam
In this OBC Scholarship Scheme, two types of categories are eligible to submit their applications. These two categories are Pre-Matric and Post-Matric. For both categories, eligibility criteria are different. The category-wise eligibility criteria details are as follows.
Pre-Matric Scholarship: Students who are studying in Class 10th or below fall under the Pre-Matric Scholarship category. This means students from Class 1 to Class 10 need to submit their applications under the Pre-Matric Scholarship category.
Post-Matric Scholarship: Students who are studying in Class 11th or above must apply under the Post-Matric Scholarship category. In other words, students pursuing Higher Secondary, Graduation, Post-Graduation, and other higher education programs should apply under this category.
Community: Only OBC Community Students are eligible to apply for the Scholarship.
Citizenship: The scholarships are open to Nationals of India only.
Family Restriction: Only two boys of the same parents/ guardian will be entitled to receive scholarships. This restriction will, however, not apply to girls. Accordingly, scholarship availed by girls of same parents/guardian will not adversely affect admissibility of availing scholarship upto two boys of same parents/guardian.
Income Ceiling: Scholarships will be granted to the OBC students whose parental/guardian’s income from all sources does not exceed ₹ 2.5 lakhs per annum. The income certificate should be obtained only from the Circle Officer of respective Revenue Circle.
Helplines for OBC Scholarship Assam
➢ Students who are facing any issues while submitting their online applications for the OBC Scholarship Scheme, can use the following communication methods to get support from the concerned authority.
- Phone Number: 0120-6619540
- Email Address: helpdesk@nsp.gov.in
Required Documents for Application:
Before proceeding for the application process of OBC scholarship students need to prepare the following documents. The following documents are mandatory to complete the application process so all students should ensure it’s availability.
- Bank Passbook
- Cast Certificate (OBC)
- Income Certificate
- Aadhaar Card/ Bonafide Certificate
Note: Students who do not have an Aadhaar card will have to produce a Bonafide certificate. The bonafide certificate will be generated automatically after you register for the scholarship in NSP. Students have to download that system-generated format and get it signed by their Heads of Institutions. Also, you may need to attach a passport-size photograph in that certificate format before it is signed by the head of the institution.
How to Apply for OBC Scholarship Assam?
➢ Candidates need to visit official national scholarship portal https://scholarships.gov.in for submission of online application this scholarship. One needs to follow below mentioned steps to apply online for this scholarship.
➥ Scroll down, go to Important Web Links section. |
➥ Click on Online Application link . |
➥ A new webpage will be opened. |
➥ Click on “New Registration” link . |
➥ Enter your details as required in the portal; and register yourself. |
➥ After registration, enter all credentials and upload your documents as required in the portal. |
➥ Finally click on “Submit” and take print out of your submitted application. |
Important Date of OBC Scholarship Assam 2024
Starting date of submission of online application | 25th July 2024 |
Last date of submission of online application | 30th November 2024 |
Last date of Defective Verification | 15th December 2024 |
Last date of Institute Level Verification | 15th December 2024 |
Important Web Links of OBC Scholarship Assam:
Online Application Form | Click Here |
One-Time Registration | Register | Login |
Scholarship Guidelines | Pre-Matric | Post-Matric | FAQs |
Official Website | Click Here |
For more correct information read the official notification carefully before apply.
Selection Process of OBC Scholarship Assam Scheme
All eligible Other Backward Classes candidates will be awarded scholarships subject to the eligibility conditions prescribed in Para No. III of the Scheme’s official notification. Candidates belonging to one state but studying in another state will be awarded scholarships by the state to which they belong and must submit their applications to the competent authorities in their home state. Regarding exemptions from fees or other concessions, these candidates will be treated as if they are studying in their state.
FAQs of OBC Scholarship Assam Scheme
Is there any scholarship for OBC students?
☛ Yes, there is a special scholarship for OBC students. The Centrally Sponsored OBC Scholarship Assam Scheme is divided into two categories which are Pre-Matric OBC Scholarship Assam and Post-Matric OBC Scholarship Assam.
How can I get OBC Scholarship Assam?
☛ In Assam, various types of applications are invited from eligible candidates for various schemes. If you are eligible for the OBC Scholarship Assam Scheme in Assam then you have to submit an online application on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarship.gov.in).
What is the last date of OBC Scholarship Assam Application 2024?
☛ The last date of OBC Scholarship Assam Application 2024 is 15th December 2024.
What type of documents are required for OBC scholarship Assam?
☛ Students who are eligible will need the following documents to complete their online application for the OBC Scholarship- Assam – Bank Passbook, Aadhar Card/ Bonafide Certificate, Caste Certificate and Income Certificate.