Assam Scholarship 2024: Online Registration, Eligibility & Last Date

Assam Scholarship 2023-24 Last Date, Apply Online | Assam Scholarship Eligibility, Status Check – The Assam Scholarship opportunity has been initiated by the concerned authorities of the Government of Assam for the students of their state. Permanent residents of Assam can apply to get the benefit of this scholarship scheme. Apart from this, by getting this scholarship, all the poor citizens of the state will be able to get education. In today’s article, we are going to provide you all the important information related to Assam Scholarship 2023-24, such as for what purpose this facility has been started by the state government and what is its eligibility, and its step-by-step What is the process etc. [Also read- Mukhyamantri Krishi Sa Sajuli Yojana: Application Form, Beneficiary List]

Assam Scholarship 2024

A wide range of scholarship schemes are provided by the Government of Assam for those citizens of the country who are unable to continue their education due to their poor financial condition. In this direction, different scholarship schemes are developed by the state government for different types of students. Recently, the Assam Scholarship program has been started by the Government of Assam, through this, financial assistance is provided by the government to the eligible students of the state, so that all the citizens of the state can be able to complete their education. [Also read- Assam Sakhi Express Scheme: Apply Online, Check Beneficiary List][Read More]

Assam Scholarship 2023-24

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Overview of Assam Scholarship Scheme

Scholarship NameAssam Scholarship
Launched ByBy the Government of Assam
Year2024
BeneficiariesState students
Application ProcedureOnline
ObjectiveProviding financial assistance in the form of scholarship to all the eligible students of the state
BenefitsFinancial assistance amount will be provided in the form of scholarship to all the eligible students of the state
CategoryAssam Government Schemes
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Scholarship Types

Different types of scholarship schemes are operated by the Government of Assam for the poor students of their state, the types of these scholarships are:-

Scholarship NameProvider Name
Combined Merit Scholarship, AssamDirectorate of Higher Education, Government of Assam
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam RiflesWelfare and Rehabilitation Board, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
Assam Foundation of North America Academics ScholarshipAssam Foundation of North America (AFNA)
National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
Means Cum Merit Scholarship, AssamDepartment of Higher Education, Government of Assam
Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students, AssamMinistry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India
Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, AssamGovernment of Assam
Pre-Matric Scholarship (Class 9 & 10) for ST Students, AssamMinistry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India
Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 1 to 8), AssamPlains Tribes and Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Assam
Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, AssamGovernment of Assam
Post Graduate Research Fellowship, AssamDirectorate of Higher Education, Government of Assam

Assam Scholarship Important Dates

Scholarship NameImportant Dates
Assam Pre Matric Scholarship for SC StudentsOctober
NSP Higher Class Education Scheme-21 for Scheduled Caste Studentsoctober
SOF International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO)August
SOF National Science Olympiad (NSO)August
Combined Merit Scholarshipbetween August and October
Post Graduate Research Fellowshipbetween August and October
IITM Research FellowshipJuly
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam RiflesDecember
Assam Foundation of North America Academics ScholarshipApril
Pre Matric Scholarship for ST (Class 9 & 10) Students AssamMarch
Assam Post Matric Scholarship for SC StudentsMarch
Assam Pre Matric Scholarship for SC (Class 9th & 10th) StudentsMarch
Post Matric Scholarship Assam for OBC StudentsMarch
Assam Pre Matric Scholarship for OBC StudentsMarch
Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students AssamMarch
William J. Clinton FellowshipJanuary
Ishan Uday Scholarship for NERNovember
Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with DisabilitiesMid November
Means Cum Merit Scholarshipbetween March and May

Objective of Assam Scholarship

The main objective of Assam Scholarship 2023-24 is to provide financial assistance in the form of scholarship to the students of the state. Through this scheme, benefits will be provided to all those citizens who really wish to get financial assistance from any government authority. Apart from this, all the eligible citizens will be able to get various types of benefits through the implementation of various types of scholarship opportunities in the state, and all the citizens will be benefited by this for a very long time. The process of applying under Assam Scholarship has already been started in the state, by the beginning of this year all eligible citizens of the state can apply to get this scholarship. [Also read- SVAYEM Scheme Online Apply: Swami Vivekananda Assam Youth Empowerment]

Eligibility for Assam Scholarship

All the citizens of the state who want to get the benefit of Assam Scholarship 2023-24 should fulfill the following eligibility:-

Scholarship NameCategoryEligibility
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam RiflesFor everyoneScholarship for CAPF & AR personnel “who died in the line of duty”, ex-CAPF & AR personnel “who became disabled due to an accident while on duty”, and retired personnel “below officer rank” Open to wards and widows. They must be pursuing degree courses like Medicine, Engineering, Veterinary, BBA, BSC, Dental, BCA, MBA, MCA etc. They should have completed their qualifying examination with at least 60% marks.
Assam Foundation of North America Academic ScholarshipFor everyoneStudents who are enrolled in undergraduate degree courses in any discipline can apply for this scholarship. They must have passed their Higher Secondary/CBSE/ISC/Pre-University Examination. The annual family income must be INR 50,000 or less.
National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)For everyoneStudents pursuing their studies through Open Distance Learning can also apply for the exam if they are below 18 years of age. It is a national level exam, conducted at the state level for class 10 students studying in recognized schools.
Means Cum Merit Scholarship, AssamFor everyoneThe benefit of this scholarship scheme can be availed by the students pursuing a full time degree course in the stream of Arts, Science, or Commerce in a Government/Provincial College of Assam. They must have obtained at least 60% marks or more in the Higher Secondary Examination. Additionally, the annual income of the family should not exceed INR 2.50 Lakh per annum.
Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students, AssamFor ST CitizensThe benefit of this scholarship will be provided to the students studying at the post-matriculation level from a recognized institution. Under this, the annual income of the family from all sources should be less than Rs 2 lakh.
Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Assamfor OBCStudents pursuing their studies at post-matriculation level from a recognized institution are eligible to apply for this scholarship. The annual income of the family from all sources should not exceed Rs.1.50 lakh per annum.
Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students “Class 9 & 10”, AssamFor STThe scholarship is applicable to students who are studying in class 9 and 10 in a government school or a government recognized school. Applicants should not be in receipt of any other centrally funded pre-matric scholarship. Applicants wishing to apply under this should have an annual family income of less than INR 2 Lakh per annum.
Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 1 to 8), AssamFor STThis scholarship is for those students who are studying in class 1 to 8 in an institution recognized by the Government of Assam. The annual family income of all those students should be less than INR 50,000.
Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, AssamFor OBCStudents from class 1 to 10 can apply for this scholarship. They should have a minimum attendance of 60% in the previous year. The annual family income of all those students should be less than INR 2.50 Lakh.
Post Graduate Research Fellowship, AssamFor everyoneStudents pursuing M.Phil/Ph.D./PG LLM/Post Doctoral level research from a recognized university can apply for this fellowship. They must have secured at least 55% marks in the last qualifying examination, only then they will be eligible to get the benefits of this scheme.
Combined Merit Scholarship, AssamFor everyoneThe scholarship is open to students pursuing general degree and master degree courses in Science, Commerce and Arts stream. They must have obtained at least 60% marks in the last qualifying examination.

Application Procedure of Assam Scholarship

All the students of the state have to follow the following application process to get different types of scholarship, only then they will be able to get the benefit of this scheme:-

Scholarship NameApplication Procedure
Combined Merit ScholarshipFor this, online application can be made through the scholarship portal of the Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Assam.
Post Graduate Research FellowshipOnline application will be done through the scholarship portal of the Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Assam.
Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, AssamApply online through National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 1 to 8), AssamApply online through the National Scholarship Portal.
Pre-Matric Scholarship (Class 9 & 10) for ST Students, AssamApply online through National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, AssamApply online through National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students, AssamApply online through National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Means Cum Merit Scholarship, AssamApply online through Means Cum Merit Scholarship Portal of Department of Higher Education, Assam.
National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)Apply through the Liaison Officer of the concerned State.
Assam Foundation of North America Academics ScholarshipApplications can be made both online and offline through the official website of Assam Foundation of North America (AFNA).
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam RiflesApply online through National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

Assam Scholarship Award Details

The following awards will be given to all the beneficiaries of the country through the Assam Scholarship by the Government of Assam:-

Scholarship NameNumber of ScholarshipsPrize Details
Combined Merit Scholarship, Assam840For students pursuing degree course – INR 300 per month For students pursuing post graduate degree course – INR 500 per month
Post Graduate Research Fellowship, Assam32For students pursuing PG LLM course – Rs.500 per month for students pursuing MPhil course – Rs.700 per month for students pursuing Ph.D. – INR 1000 per month
Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, AssamNAFor class 3 to 10 boarders – Rs.500 per month for 10 months Class 1 to 10 – Rs.100 per month for 10 months Annual Ad-hoc grant Rs.500
Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 1 to 8), AssamNAINR 100 per month
Pre-Matric Scholarship (Class 9 & 10) for ST Students, AssamNAINR 150 per month for day scholars and INR 350 per month for hostellers for 10 months books and an ad hoc grant of INR 750 per year for day scholars and INR 1000 per year for hostellers. Additional Disability Allowance up to INR 240.
Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, AssamNAMaintenance allowance up to Rs 750 per month for 10 months, reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fee of reader fee up to Rs 175 per month, study tour charges up to Rs 900 per year, typing and printing charges up to Rs 1000
Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students, AssamNAMaintenance allowance up to INR 1200 per month Additional allowance for students with disabilities up to INR 240 per month Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees Study tour fees up to INR 1600 per year Typing and printing fees up to INR 1600 Annual allowance of INR Rs 1200 for books to students studying through correspondence
Means Cum Merit Scholarship, Assam460INR 1000 per month is paid as assistance once every year
National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)1000For studies in class 11th and 12th – Rs 1250 per month for studies at graduation or post graduation – Rs 2000 per month for PhD studies.
Assam Foundation of North America Academics Scholarship30Partial/Full Tuition Fee Compensation
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles2000INR 2250 per month (INR 27,000 per annum) for girls and INR 2000 per month (INR 24,000 per annum) for boys

Required Documents

  • PRC Voter ID Certificate from DC/Circle Officer/Block Officer as proof of domicile of Assam State
  • HS (10+2) final mark sheet
  • Self-declaration certificate of not availing any other scholarship.
  • Bank Passbook First Page Name of the Bank
  • IFSC Code
  • Account Holder Name Displays the account name
  • Bonafide certificate from college authority
  • Income certificate of parents from circle officer

Procedure to Apply Under Assam Scholarship

Any citizens of the state who want to get the benefit of Assam Scholarship, they have to follow the following procedure:-

  • First of all you have to go to the official website of Assam Scholarship. After this the homepage of the website will open in front of you.
official website of Assam Scholarshi
  • On the homepage of the website, you have to click on the option of Register Now, after that the next page will open in front of you.
  • Here you have to enter the details of the information asked like- User ID, First Name, Middle Name, Surname, Gender, Date of Birth, Community, Mobile No, Security Code etc.
  • After this you have to click on the option of Register now, after that you have to click on the option of online application.
  • Now you have to login, now the application form will be displayed in front of you, now you have to enter the details of all the information asked.
  • Then you have to upload the documents, after that you have to click on the submit option. By following this process you can apply under it.

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