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Pragyan Bharati Scheme 2026 – Assam Scooty Scheme, Online Apply

Government of Assam  |  Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award  |  Free Scooter for HS Meritorious Students

80%+
Qualifying Marks
Free
Application Fee
~18,000
Eligible Students
21 Aug
Last Date



The Pragyan Bharati Scheme 2026 online registration has been launched by the Government of Assam for the Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award. Under this scheme, all boy and girl students who passed the Higher Secondary (HS) Final Examination 2026 conducted by the Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB) with 80% or more marks are eligible to receive a free electric or petrol-based scooty. Eligible students who are permanent residents of Assam must register online using their HS Roll and Registration numbers. The online application window is active from 29th July 2026 to 21st August 2026 (until 6:00 PM). Notably, according to the Assam Budget 2026-27, this will be the final year of the free scooty distribution before the scheme is discontinued in the next academic year.

🔔 Applications Open: Registration for Pragyan Bharati Scheme (Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award) 2026 started 29 July 2026, 2:00 PM. Last date to apply online: 21 August 2026, 6:00 PM. HS Final Exam 2026 passouts with 80%+ marks — apply now for your free scooter!

Pragyan Bharati Scheme 2026 – Quick Details

Scheme Name Pragyan Bharati Scheme
Award Name Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award
Organisation Government of Assam – Higher Education Department
Benefit Free Electric/Petrol Scooter + Helmet
Qualification 80% or more marks in HS Final Exam 2026 (ASSEB)
Application Fee Not Applicable
Application Mode Online
Helpline 8638781760, 7002428505
Apply Start Date 29 July 2026, 2:00 PM
Last Date to Apply 21 August 2026, 6:00 PM




Pragyan Bharati Scheme 2026 – Overview

The Pragyan Bharati Scheme, launched by the Government of Assam in 2020, provides an electric or petrol-based scooter to meritorious students who excel in the Higher Secondary (HS) Final Examination. Since 2025, the benefit has been extended to all students scoring 80% or more marks in the HS Final Examination conducted by the Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB), under the newly named Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award.

For the year 2026, registration under this award opens on 29 July 2026 and closes on 21 August 2026. Around 18,000 students are expected to be eligible this year. Related benefits for meritorious students are also covered under the Anundoram Borooah Award.

No Application Fee! There is no fee to apply for the Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award under the Pragyan Bharati Scheme.

Important Notice: Scheme Discontinuation from Next Year

⚠ The Assam Government, in the Budget for 2026-27, has proposed to discontinue the free scooter distribution under this scheme from the next academic year. This year (2026) will be the last batch of around 18,000 students to benefit under the Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award. Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah stated that resources will instead be redirected to strengthen the Nijut Moina and Nijut Babu schemes, ensuring a larger number of deserving students benefit rather than assistance being confined to a single percentage cut-off. Eligible students are strongly advised to apply within this year’s window.




Objectives of the Assam Scooty Scheme

To foster a sense of competitiveness and encourage students to perform better in their studies.
To motivate students to pursue Higher Education.
For better mobility of students, facilitating easy access to higher education.
Enhancement of the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) in the state of Assam.

Eligibility Criteria

Residency: Students must be residents of the State of Assam.
Qualifying Exam: Must obtain 80% or more marks in the HS Final Examination 2026 conducted by ASSEB.
Students in the Betterment or Reappearance category are NOT eligible for the scheme.
Students admitted to institutions outside Assam are also eligible, provided they hold a valid PRC of Assam.
ℹ️ Note: Beneficiaries of this award are not eligible for the Nijut Moina Scheme. However, a Girl beneficiary who opts out of receiving the scooter can apply for Nijut Moina instead.




How to Apply for the Pragyan Bharati Scheme 2026

1

Scroll down to the Important Web-Links section and click on the Online Application Form link.

2

The official web portal of the Directorate of Higher Education, Assam will open.

3

Register using your HS Examination 2026 Registration Number, Roll No. and Phone Number.

4

Fill in all necessary details as required on the webpage.

5

Upload your necessary documents and submit your application.

Assam Scooty Merit List 2026

The Directorate of Higher Education, Assam will release stream-wise and gender-wise merit lists of eligible students in due course. Each merit list entry typically includes:

Name of student
Name of institute & address
Name of father of the student
Roll and No. of student
Registration No. & session
Percentage of marks obtained by student
📄 Merit lists are published separately for Boys and Girls, each further split into Arts, Commerce and Science streams.




Distribution Process of Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award

1

The list of students with 80%+ marks is collected from ASSEB.

2

The list of beneficiaries is uploaded to the official Directorate of Higher Education website.

3

Eligible students fill up the online application form.

4

Nodal Principals are notified for smooth distribution and collect Appreciation Certificates from DHE.

5

Students collect the Appreciation Certificate from their Nodal Principal and submit it to the allotted dealer.

6

The Government pays registration & insurance to Nodal Principals, who release it to the dealer; students collect the scooter and free helmet at no cost.

⚠ Students will not pay any money to dealers for registration or insurance. The Government does not pay for any additional accessories. In case of a student’s untimely demise, legal guardians may choose whether or not to collect the scooter.

Important Dates



Notification Release
28 July 2026
Apply Starts
29 July 2026, 2 PM
⏰ Last Date to Apply
21 August 2026, 6 PM
⭐ Provisional Merit List
25 August 2026
Claims & Objections
25–30 August 2026

Important Web-Links



Online Application Form
Register | Login

Apply Now

Official Notification
Full scheme notification

View

Scheme Guidelines
Detailed eligibility & distribution guidelines

Download

Official Website
directorateofhighereducation.assam.gov.in

Visit

Related: Anundoram Borooah Award
Another Assam merit-based student scheme

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

QWhat is Pragyan Bharati Scooty Scheme?

Pragyan Bharati Scheme is a Government of Assam scheme, launched in 2020, under which meritorious students – both boys and girls – who pass the Higher Secondary (HS) Final Examination with flying colours receive an electric or petrol-based scooter.

QWhat is the eligibility criteria for the Pragyan Bharati Scooty Scheme?

The eligibility criteria is to obtain 80% or more marks in the Higher Secondary Final Examination 2026 conducted by the Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB).

QWhat is the last date to apply for the Pragyan Bharati Scheme 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 21 August 2026, up to 6:00 PM.

QWill the free scooty scheme continue after 2026?

No. As per the Assam Budget 2026-27, the scooter distribution under this scheme will be discontinued from the next academic year, with resources redirected to the Nijut Moina and Nijut Babu schemes.

QDo students need to pay anything for the scooter?

No. The Government pays for registration and insurance directly to the dealer. Students do not pay any money, and a helmet is provided free of cost along with the scooter.


Apply Online Now – Pragyan Bharati Scheme 2026 | Last Date: 21 August 2026
Download Official Scheme Notification PDF

Government of Assam | Pragyan Bharati Scheme | Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award | Last Date: 21 August 2026

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