Assam SC Scholarship 2026
The Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Other Backward Classes, Assam has released the official notification of Assam SC Scholarship Scheme 2026. Basically, these are centrally sponsored scheme of Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarships for the students of Assam belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) for the academic year 2026-2027. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for SC Scholarship Assam 2026 through National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at www.scholarships.gov.in.
SC Scholarship Details
Name of scholarship scheme: Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Scholarship authority: Government of India
Academic Session: 2026 – 2027
Eligible classes:
Pre-matric: Class IX & X [Component-I]
Eligible classes:
Pre-matric: Class IX & X [Component-I]
Pre-matric: Pre-Matric Scholarship to the children of Parents or Guardians Engaged in Unclean
Occupation (Class-I to X) [Component-II]
Occupation (Class-I to X) [Component-II]
Post-matric: Post-matriculation level courses
Helplines:
Phone Number: 0120-6619540
Email Address: helpdesk@nsp.gov.in
Official website: https://scholarships.gov.in
Application status: Available
Email Address: helpdesk@nsp.gov.in
Official website: https://scholarships.gov.in
Application status: Available
Community: Only SC Community Students are eligible to apply for the Scholarship. aste certificate only issued by Office of the District Commissioner of their respective Districts is accepted.
Citizenship: The scholarships are open to Nationals of India only.
State of Domicile: Domicile state means the state in which students have their permanent address. Students are required to provide their domicile state correctly as their applications may be sent for verification to the Authorities belonging to their State of Domicile.
Family Restriction: All the children of any parent/ guardian will be entitled to receive benefits of the scheme.
Income Ceiling:
Pre-Matric (Class-IX & X) [Component-I] and Post-Matric Scholarship:
Scholarships will be granted to the SC students whose parental/guardian's income from all sources does not exceed Rs. 2.5 lakhs per annum. The income certificate should be obtained only from the Circle Officer of respective Revenue Circle.
Pre-Matric (Class I-X) [Component-II] Scholarship:
No Income Ceiling for the Students of Parents or Guardians Engaged in Unclean Occupation.
# Children of those Engaged in Occupation involving Cleaning and Prone to Health Hazards, Eligible candidates will submit a certificate from District Social Welfare office, identified officer of Local body, Civic Agency or any such authority as designated by State Government.
Income Ceiling:
Pre-Matric (Class-IX & X) [Component-I] and Post-Matric Scholarship:
Scholarships will be granted to the SC students whose parental/guardian's income from all sources does not exceed Rs. 2.5 lakhs per annum. The income certificate should be obtained only from the Circle Officer of respective Revenue Circle.
Pre-Matric (Class I-X) [Component-II] Scholarship:
No Income Ceiling for the Students of Parents or Guardians Engaged in Unclean Occupation.
# Children of those Engaged in Occupation involving Cleaning and Prone to Health Hazards, Eligible candidates will submit a certificate from District Social Welfare office, identified officer of Local body, Civic Agency or any such authority as designated by State Government.
Bonafide Certificate: A Bonafide Certificate is required to be obtained from the Head of the Institutions is to be submitted for all above three (3) cases.
How to Apply for SC Scholarship ?
Candidates need to visit official national scholarship portal https://scholarships.gov.in for submission of online application this scholarship. One needs to follow below mentioned steps to apply online for this scholarship.
Step 1: Scroll down, go to Important Web Links section.
Step 2: Click on One-Time Registration link .
Step 3: A new webpage will be opened.
Step 4: Enter your details as required in the portal; and register yourself.
Step 5: After registration, Click on Online Application Form and Login.
Step 6: Enter all credentials and upload your documents as required in the portal.
Step 7: Finally click on "Submit" and take print out of your submitted application.
Step 1: Scroll down, go to Important Web Links section.
Step 2: Click on One-Time Registration link .
Step 3: A new webpage will be opened.
Step 4: Enter your details as required in the portal; and register yourself.
Step 5: After registration, Click on Online Application Form and Login.
Step 6: Enter all credentials and upload your documents as required in the portal.
Step 7: Finally click on "Submit" and take print out of your submitted application.
Documents to be Submitted along with Online Form
Students mandatorily need the following documents to fill up the SC Scholarship Application Form.
| Bank Passbook |
| Bonafide Certificate |
| Income Certificate |
| Caste Certificate |
| Aadhaar Card |
Note:
- Applicants are advised to give only that bank account details which remains in active mode so that payment of Scholarship does not fail as all the disbursement of Scholarship will be made through DBT mode. The authority shall not be responsible for any failure of transaction due to inactive or incorrect bank details.
- Applicants to ensure that they have a bank account seeded with Aadhaar number.
- Aadhaar to be made mandatory for all applicants. However for minor applicants who apply without Aadhaar, it will be mandatory for parent or legal guardian to provide Aadhaar.
Important Dates of Assam SC Scholarship 2026
- Starting date of submission of online application: 1st June 2026
- Last date of submission of online application: 30th September 2026
- Institution level verification: 31st October 2026
Important Web Links of SC Scholarship Assam
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| One-Time Registration | Register | Login |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Scholarship Guidelines | Pre-Matric | Post-Matric |
| Official Website | Click Here |
