Assam ST Scholarship Scheme 2026 – Quick Overview
| Implementing Department | Directorate of Tribal Affairs (Plain), Govt. of Assam & Ministry of Tribal Affairs (GoI) |
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| Scholarship Schemes | Pre-Matric (Class IX–X) & Post-Matric (Class XI to Post-Graduation) |
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| Target Beneficiaries | Students belonging to Scheduled Tribes (ST) domiciled in Assam |
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| Academic Year | 2026–2027 |
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| Family Income Ceiling | Up to Rs. 2.50 Lakh per annum from all sources |
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| Application Portal | National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) |
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| Online Application Deadline | 06th October 2026 |
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| Institute Verification Deadline | 06th November 2026 |
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Scheme Classifications & Eligible Academic Levels
| Scholarship Type |
Covered Educational Levels |
Eligible Institutions |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship |
Students studying in Class IX and Class X |
Government schools or private schools recognized by State/Central secondary education boards (SEBA, CBSE, ICSE). |
| Post-Matric Scholarship |
Students in Class XI, Class XII, ITI, Polytechnic, General Graduation/Post-Graduation, Professional & Technical Courses (Engineering, MBBS, Nursing, Law, Management) |
Universities, Colleges, and Institutes of National Importance recognized by UGC, AICTE, MCI, NCVT, or State Technical Councils. |
Detailed Eligibility Criteria
1. General Conditions
- Community & Domicile: The applicant must belong to a Scheduled Tribe (ST) recognized in the State of Assam and must be a permanent resident of Assam.
- Income Ceiling: Total annual family income from all sources must not exceed Rs. 2,50,000/- (Rupees Two Lakh Fifty Thousand) per annum. A valid income certificate issued by a competent revenue authority (Circle Officer) is required.
- Single Scholarship Rule: Beneficiaries must not be receiving any other central or state government scholarship or stipend simultaneously for the same course.
- Bank Account: The applicant must possess an active, single bank account linked with their Aadhaar card and mobile number for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
2. Course Progression & Renewal
- Scholarships are granted on a yearly basis. Students must maintain satisfactory attendance and regular academic promotion to renew their scholarship in subsequent academic years.
- Repeating a class due to academic failure disqualifies the applicant from receiving scholarship benefits for that repeated year.
Application Fee & Financial Disbursal
There is no application fee for registering on the National Scholarship Portal. Approved scholarship amounts—comprising maintenance allowances, compulsory non-refundable fees, and study tour allowances—are credited directly into the student's bank account via Aadhaar-enabled DBT.
How to Apply Online via National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
- Visit the official National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
- Click on Applicant Corner and select New Registration if applying for the first time. Complete Aadhaar authentication and generate your Application ID.
- Log in using your registered Application ID and password sent to your mobile.
- Navigate to the application form and select the State of Domicile as Assam.
- Choose the relevant scheme: Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Assam) or Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Assam).
- Fill in academic credentials, current class, previous year percentage, roll number, and institution details.
- Upload clear scanned copies of required documents:
- Valid ST Caste Certificate issued by competent Assam Government authority.
- Income Certificate showing family income below Rs. 2.50 Lakh.
- Previous examination mark sheet.
- Aadhaar-seeded bank passbook copy.
- Fee receipt and Bonafide Student Certificate issued by your school/college.
- Submit your completed online form and download the printout.
- Submit a signed copy of the printed application along with supporting documents to your educational institution for online verification.
Important Dates
| Online Application Registration Closes | 06th October 2026 |
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| Defective Application Verification Last Date | 31st October 2026 |
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| Institute Level Verification Last Date | 06th November 2026 |
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| District / State Level Scrutiny | November – December 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the last date to apply online for Assam ST Scholarship 2026?
Ans: The last date for online submission of application forms on the National Scholarship Portal is 6th October 2026, with institutional verification running until 6th November 2026.
Q2: What is the maximum family income limit for Assam ST Scholarships?
Ans: The annual family income of the student's parents or guardians from all sources must not exceed Rs. 2.50 Lakh per annum.
Q3: Which documents are mandatory for applying to the Assam ST Scholarship?
Ans: Applicants must provide a valid ST Caste Certificate, Family Income Certificate, Aadhaar card, bank passbook linked to Aadhaar, previous class marksheet, and institutional bonafide certificate.
