The Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students is a welfare scheme implemented by the Government of Assam under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
The objective is to support Other Backward Class (OBC) students studying in Class 11 to Postgraduate levels, including technical, professional, and vocational courses.
The scheme aims to reduce financial barriers and ensure equitable access to higher education for economically weaker OBC students in Assam.
The scholarship amount is credited directly to the student's bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
To be eligible for the Post Matric OBC Scholarship (Assam), a student must:
Be a permanent resident of Assam.
Belong to the OBC category, with a valid OBC certificate.
Be studying in Class 11 and above (including UG, PG, Diploma, ITI, Polytechnic, Technical courses).
Have an annual family income not exceeding 1,00,000.
Be studying in a recognized institution (school/college/university/technical institute).
Not be receiving any other major government scholarship during the same academic year.
Must have passed the previous class/semester examination.
This varies by level of study:
Graduate & Postgraduate (General Courses): 400 per month
Graduate & Postgraduate (Professional Courses): 500 per month
Class 11 & 12: 260 per month
Graduate & Postgraduate (General Courses): 210 per month
Graduate & Postgraduate (Professional Courses): 250 per month
Class 11 & 12: 160 per month
All eligible students receive:
750 per year for essential educational expenses
(books, stationery, etc.)
For certain approved courses, compulsory non-refundable fees may also be reimbursed, subject to government norms.
Students must upload/submit the following documents:
OBC Certificate issued by the competent authority
Assam Domicile / Permanent Resident Certificate
Income Certificate (annual income ≤ Rs 1,00,000)
Aadhaar Card
Bank Account Passbook (student’s name, Aadhaar-linked)
Previous year’s marksheet / pass certificate
A bona fide certificate from the school/college
Admission receipt/fee receipt
Passport-size photograph
Hostel certificate (only for hostellers)
Visit the National Scholarship Portal Click here
Complete the student registration (new user).
Verify mobile number and email.
Log in to the portal using credentials.
Select Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students – Assam.
Enter personal details
Enter academic details
Provide bank account information
Select institution
Upload scanned copies of all required documents.
Ensure clarity and proper file size.
Review application carefully.
Submit the form online.
Application goes for:
(a) Institute-level verification
(b) State/Nodal Officer verification
After approval, scholarship amount is transferred directly to the student’s bank account under DBT mode.
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