The Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, Assam, has officially announced the Assam OBC Scholarship Scheme 2026 for the academic session 2026–27. The scheme includes centrally sponsored Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarships aimed at supporting students belonging to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category in Assam.

Eligible and interested students can check the detailed eligibility criteria, application procedure, important dates, scholarship benefits, and other relevant information before submitting their applications online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at scholarships.gov.in.

Assam OBC Scholarship 2026 – Over View

Particulars	Details
Scholarship Name	Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students
Scheme Category	Scholarship Scheme
Implementing Authority	Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Other Backward Classes, Assam
Number of Scholarships	Not Specified
Eligibility Qualification	Students studying in Pre-Matric and Post-Matric levels
Application Process	Online Mode
Application Start Date	01 June 2026
Last Date to Apply	30 September 2026

Assam OBC Scholarship 2026– Important Dates

Event	Date
Commencement of Online Application Process	01 June 2026
Closing Date for Online Application Submission	30 September 2026
Last Date for Institute-Level Verification	31 October 2026

Assam OBC Scholarship 2026– Details

Scholarship Name: Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students

Administering Authority: Government of India

Academic Year: 2026–27

Eligible Courses/Classes:

• Pre-Matric Scholarship: Students studying in Classes IX and X
• Post-Matric Scholarship: Students pursuing post-matriculation courses in recognized institutions

Helpdesk Details:

• Phone: 0120-6619540
• Email: helpdesk@nsp.gov.in

Official Portal: https://scholarships.gov.in

Application Status: Online Applications Open

Related Scholarship: Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme 2026

Assam OBC Scholarship 2026– Eligibility

• Community: Applicants must belong to the Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), or De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT/S-NT) categories.
• Citizenship: Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
• Pre-Matric Eligibility: Students must be studying in Class IX or Class X on a full-time basis in a Government School.
• Post-Matric Eligibility: Candidates pursuing post-matric education must meet the eligibility conditions prescribed under the Post-Matric Scholarship Guidelines.
• Family Restriction: A maximum of two male children from the same parents/guardian can receive the scholarship. This restriction does not apply to female students, and scholarships awarded to girls will not affect the eligibility of up to two boys from the same family.
• Income Limit: The annual income of the applicant’s parents/guardian from all sources should not exceed ₹2.50 lakh.
• Income Certificate Requirement: Applicants must submit an income certificate issued by the Circle Officer of the respective Revenue Circle.

Assam OBC Scholarship 2026– Scholarship Amount

Pre-Matric Scholarship

Scholarship Type	Amount
Pre-Matric Scholarship	₹4,000 per annum (Consolidated Academic Allowance)

Post-Matric Scholarship

Scholarship Type	Benefits
Post-Matric Scholarship	Financial assistance for the entire duration of the course, covering various scholarship components as per Government norms.
Coverage Period	Complete duration of the approved course/programme.

Assam OBC Scholarship 2026– How To Apply

Candidates can submit their scholarship applications online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) by following the steps given below:

1. Scroll down and navigate to the Important Web Links section.
2. Click on the One-Time Registration (OTR) link.
3. You will be redirected to the National Scholarship Portal registration page.
4. Complete the registration process by entering all the required details and creating your account.
5. After successful registration, log in to the portal using your credentials and click on the Online Application Form link.
6. Fill in the application form carefully and upload all the necessary documents in the prescribed format.
7. Review the details entered in the application form and click on the Submit button.
8. After successful submission, download or print a copy of the application form for future reference.

Assam OBC Scholarship 2026– Important Web-Links

Online Application Form	Click Here
Advertisement Details	Click Here
One-Time Registration	Register | Login
Join WhatsApp Channel	Click Here
Scholarship Guidelines	Pre-Matric | Post-Matric | FAQs
Official Website	Click Here

Assam OBC Scholarship 2026 – Important Instructions

• A Bonafide Certificate, duly issued by the Head of the Institution, is mandatory and must be submitted along with the application form.
• Applicants should provide the details of an active bank account to ensure smooth disbursement of scholarship funds through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
• The scholarship authority will not be responsible for any payment failure resulting from incorrect, inactive, or invalid bank account details submitted by the applicant.
• Candidates must ensure that their Aadhaar number is linked (seeded) with their bank account before applying.

Assam OBC Scholarship 2026– Documents to be Submitted

Students must keep the following documents ready while filling out the OBC Scholarship application form:

• Bonafide Certificate issued by the Head of the Institution
• Bank Passbook (showing account details)
• Income Certificate
• Caste Certificate
• Aadhaar Card

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Assam OBC Scholarship 2026– FAQs

Q1. What is the starting date to apply for Assam OBC Scholarship 2026?

The online application process for Assam OBC Scholarship 2026 started on 01 June 2026.

Q2. What is the last date to submit the Assam OBC Scholarship application form?

The last date for submission of the online application form is 30 September 2026.

Q3. Who can apply for the Assam OBC Scholarship 2026?

Students belonging to OBC, EBC, and DNT/S-NT categories who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria can apply for the scholarship.

Q4. What is the annual family income limit for this scholarship?

The annual income of the applicant’s parents/guardian from all sources should not exceed ₹2.50 lakh.

Q5. Which classes are eligible under the Pre-Matric Scholarship scheme?

Students studying in Class IX and Class X in Government schools are eligible under the Pre-Matric Scholarship scheme.

Q6. What is the scholarship amount under the Pre-Matric Scholarship scheme?

Eligible students will receive a consolidated academic allowance of ₹4,000 per annum.

Q7. Where can students apply for Assam OBC Scholarship 2026?

Applications must be submitted through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

Q8. What documents are required for the scholarship application?

Applicants need a Bonafide Certificate, Bank Passbook, Income Certificate, Caste Certificate, and Aadhaar Card.

Q9. Is Aadhaar linking with the bank account mandatory?

Yes, applicants should ensure that their bank account is linked with their Aadhaar number for successful scholarship disbursement through DBT.

Q10. Can more than two children from the same family receive the scholarship?

A maximum of two male children from the same parents/guardian can avail the scholarship. This restriction does not apply to female students.

Q11. Who issues the income certificate for this scholarship?

The income certificate must be issued by the Circle Officer of the respective Revenue Circle.

Q12. What is the last date for institute-level verification?

The last date for Institute-Level Verification of applications is 31 October 2026.