To apply for this scholarship, the student must:

• Be a permanent resident of Assam.

• Belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category with a valid caste certificate.

• Be studying in Class 11 or higher in any recognised school, college, or institution.

• Have an annual family income not exceeding 2,50,000.

• Not receiving any other centrally funded scholarship during the same academic year.

• Have passed the previous academic examination.

• Be enrolled in a recognised institution with regular attendance.

The scholarship offers financial support through maintenance allowance, reimbursement of compulsory fees, and additional academic support.

A. Maintenance Allowance (Per Month)

Depends on course category:

Group I (Professional & Technical PG Courses, Engineering, Medicine, Management, Law, etc.)

• Hostellers: 1,200 per month

• Day Scholars: 550 per month

Group II (Other PG Courses, Graduate-level Professional Courses)

• Hostellers: 820 per month

• Day Scholars: 530 per month

Group III (General Undergraduate Courses – BA, BSc, BCom etc.)

• Hostellers: 570 per month

• Day Scholars: 300 per month

Group IV (Class 11–12, ITI, Polytechnic, Vocational Courses)

• Hostellers: 380 per month

• Day Scholars: 230 per month

B. Reader Allowance for Blind Students

• UG & PG Level: 240 per month

• Professional Courses: Up to? 240 per month

C. Escort / Helper Allowance

• 160 per month (for severe disabilities)

D. Transport Allowance (for Day Scholars with Disabilities)

• Up to 160 per month

E. Study Tour & Thesis Allowance

• Study Tour: 1,600 per year

• Thesis/Printing for Research Scholars: Up to 1,600 per year

F. Reimbursement of Compulsory Fees

All non-refundable fees can be reimbursed, including:

• Tuition fee

• Library fee

• Laboratory fee

• Examination fee

• Admission fee

• Enrollment fee

Reimbursement is based on government norms and actual receipts.

Students must upload the following documents (self-attested):

• SC Caste Certificate (mandatory)

• Assam Domicile/PRC

• Aadhaar card

• Income Certificate (family income ≤ ?2.5 lakh)

• Bank Passbook (student’s name, Aadhaar-linked)

• Previous class/semester marksheet

• Bonafide certificate from institution

• Admission receipt / fee receipt

• Passport-size photograph

• Hostel certificate (if applicable)

• Disability certificate (if claiming special allowance)

Step 1: Register on NSP

• Visit the National Scholarship Portal Click here

• Complete New Student Registration with basic details.

• Verify mobile number and email.

Step 2: Login to NSP

• Login using Application ID and password.

• Select the scheme: Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students – Assam.

Step 3: Fill the Application Form

Provide details related to:

• Personal information

• Academic information

• Caste and income details

• Institution details

• Bank account information

Step 4: Upload Documents

Upload scanned copies of all required documents in correct format.

Step 5: Final Submission

• Review the entire application carefully.

• Submit the application form online.

Step 6: Verification

Application goes through:

1. Institute verification

2. State Nodal Officer verification

Step 7: Scholarship Disbursement

After approval, the scholarship amount is transferred directly to the student’s bank account through DBT.