The Government of India, in collaboration with the Assam state authorities, has officially opened applications for the Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students and Children of Parents/Guardians Engaged in Unclean Occupations for the academic year 2026-27.

This welfare-based scheme is a lifeline for students from Class 1 to Class 10, ensuring financial support so that no child is forced to drop out due to economic hardship or social stigma. If you or someone you know is domiciled in Assam and belongs to the target group, read this guide carefully before the deadline.

Assam SC Pre-Matric Scholarship 2026-27 – Important Dates

Event	Deadline
Scheme Opens	June 1, 2026
Student Application Deadline	September 30, 2026
Defective Application Verification	October 31, 2026
Institute Verification	October 31, 2026
DNO/SNO/MNO Verification	November 30, 2026

Assam SC Pre-Matric Scholarship 2026-27 – Eligiblity

This scheme is divided into two specific components. Check which one applies to you:

Component 1: For SC Students (Classes 9 & 10 Only)

• Caste: Must belong to a Scheduled Caste (SC).
• Class: Studying in Class 9 or 10 on a full-time basis.
• Income Limit: Parent/Guardian annual income must be less than ₹2.5 lakh.
• Domicile: Must be a permanent resident of Assam.

Component 2: For Unclean/Hazardous Occupations (Classes 1 to 10)

• Occupation of Parents: The parent/guardian must be engaged in one of these:
  • Manual Scavenging (as per 2013 Act)
  • Tanning & Flaying (Leather work)
  • Waste picking
  • Hazardous cleaning jobs
• Class: Studying in Class 1 to 10 (full-time).
• Income Limit: No income ceiling (Anyone in these jobs qualifies).
• Certificate Required: A certificate from the District Social Welfare Officer or designated local body authority.

Note: Scholarship holders cannot take any other educational scholarship for the same class.

Assam SC Pre-Matric Scholarship 2026-27 – Scholarship Amount & Benefits

The old rates have been revised. Students now receive a consolidated academic allowance directly via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) into their bank accounts (Aadhaar linked preferred).

Category	Day Scholar	Hosteller
SC Students (Comp 1 – Class 9/10)	₹3,500 per year	₹7,000 per year
Unclean Occupation (Comp 2 – Class 3 to 10)	₹3,500 per year	₹8,000 per year
Unclean Occupation (Comp 2 – Class 1 & 2) *	₹3,500 per year	Not Applicable

*Extra Benefit: *Divyang (Disabled) students receive an additional 10% allowance on top of the above rates.

Assam SC Pre-Matric Scholarship 2026-27 – How to Apply (Step by Step)

The government has mandated “Application on the day of admission.” Follow these steps:

1. Get Admission First: You must be admitted to a recognized school (Government or Private with UDISE code).
2. Visit the Portal: Go to the Assam scholarship portal or the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
3. Register: Use your Aadhaar number (Mandatory for renewals, recommended for fresh). If Aadhaar fails, alternate ID is allowed.
4. Fill Form: Enter personal details, caste/occupation certificate details, class, and bank account information.
5. Institute Verification: Your school/institute must verify your admission on the same day you apply.
6. Submit: Take a printout for your records.

Assam SC Pre-Matric Scholarship 2026-27 – Document Checklist

• Aadhaar Card (Student/Parent)
• Caste Certificate (For Component 1)
• Occupation Certificate (For Component 2 – from District Officer)
• Bank Passbook (with Aadhaar seeding)
• Current Year Admission Receipt/Fee receipt

Assam SC Pre-Matric Scholarship 2026-27 – Crucial Rules You Must Know

• Attendance is Mandatory: You need 75% attendance every academic year to renew the scholarship. Schools will upload attendance online.
• No Repeaters: If you repeat a class, you get no scholarship for that repeating year.
• Auto-Renewal: For existing students (renewals), you don’t need to re-apply manually if promoted to the next class and attendance is good. The system auto-renews.
• Payment Schedule: The entire year’s scholarship is released in one single installment (not monthly).
• Blacklisting Warning: If you use false statements to get the scholarship, you will be blacklisted forever from all government schemes and must repay the money.

Assam SC Pre-Matric Scholarship 2026-27 – Important Instrutions

• Don’t wait for September. Apply in June/July immediately after school admission.
• Link Aadhaar to Bank Account. Payments fail 90% of the time due to Aadhaar-bank mismatches. Visit your bank branch today to seed your Aadhaar.
• Get the Occupation Certificate early. If you fall under Component 2 (Unclean occupation), obtaining the certificate from the District Social Welfare Officer takes time. Apply for it now.

Helpline: If your application shows “Defective,” you have until October 31, 2026, to correct it. Do not ignore the status.

*Source: Government of India Ministry of Social Justice (Guidelines 2021-2026) & Assam State Portal Notification.*

Assam SC Pre-Matric Scholarship 2026-27 – Important Web-Links

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

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Assam SC Pre-Matric Scholarship 2026-27 – FAQs

1. General & Eligibility

Q1: Who is this scholarship for?
A: This scheme has two components:

• Component 1: SC students studying in Class 9 & 10 only (Parental income < ₹2.5 lakh/year).
• Component 2: Children of parents/guardians engaged in unclean/hazardous occupations (Manual scavengers, tanners/flayers, waste pickers, hazardous cleaning staff) studying in Class 1 to 10. No income limit.

Q2: My child is in Class 8 and belongs to the SC category. Can we apply?
A: No. Under Component 1 (SC category), scholarships are only for Class 9 and 10. However, if your child’s parent is in an unclean occupation, they can apply under Component 2 from Class 1 onwards.

Q3: Is there an income limit for children of waste pickers or manual scavengers?
A: No. Component 2 has no family income ceiling. Even if parents earn well, the child is still eligible if the parent is engaged in those listed hazardous occupations.

Q4: Can a student get this scholarship along with another scholarship (e.g., National Means-cum-Merit)?
A: No. A scholarship holder under this scheme cannot hold any other educational scholarship for studying in Classes 1 to 10. You must choose one.

Q5: Do I need to be a permanent resident of Assam?
A: Yes. The scholarship is awarded by the Government of Assam (State of domicile). You must belong to Assam.

2. Application Process & Deadlines (2026)

Q6: What are the most important deadlines?
A:

• Student Application Open till: September 30, 2026
• Defective Application Correction: October 31, 2026
• Institute Verification: October 31, 2026

Q7: How do I apply?
A: You must apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) or the Assam state scholarship portal. Your school must verify your admission on the same day you apply. This is called “Application on the day of admission.”

Q8: Is there a offline form available?
A: No. The scheme is fully online (IT framework). All applications, verifications, and payments are processed digitally.

Q9: What documents are required? Do I need to upload them?
A: Ideally, data should be auto-verified via digilocker/Aadhaar. However, you should keep ready:

• Aadhaar Card (Student/Parent)
• Caste Certificate (For SC students)
• Occupation Certificate (For Component 2 – issued by District Social Welfare Officer)
• Bank Passbook (Aadhaar seeded)
• Current year admission receipt

3. Scholarship Amount & Payment

Q10: How much money will I get?
A:

Student Type	Day Scholar	Hosteller
SC Student (Class 9-10)	₹3,500/year	₹7,000/year
Unclean Occupation (Class 3-10)	₹3,500/year	₹8,000/year
Unclean Occupation (Class 1-2)	₹3,500/year	Not applicable
Divyang (Disabled) Student	+10% extra	+10% extra

Q11: When and how will I receive the money?
A: The full annual amount is paid in one single installment directly into the student’s/parent’s bank account via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer). Preferably through Aadhaar Payment Bridge.

Q12: My payment hasn’t arrived. What could be wrong?
A: Most common reasons:

• Aadhaar not linked to bank account.
• Bank account details incorrect.
• Institute verification not completed by Oct 31, 2026.
• Attendance below 75%.

4. Renewal, Attendance & Performance

Q13: Do I need to apply fresh every year?
A: No. For renewal students, the system will auto-renew based on:

• Promotion to the next class.
• Minimum 75% attendance in the previous academic year.
• Confirmation by the institution that the student has joined back.

Q14: What if I fail or repeat a class?
A: You will not receive a scholarship for the repeated class. Scholarship is available for only one year per class.

Q15: Assam SC Pre-Matric Scholarship 2026-27 How is attendance tracked?
A: Schools are required to upload student attendance every month on the portal. Aadhaar-based attendance system is being implemented. Without 75% attendance, renewal will be rejected.

5. Defective Applications & Grievances

Q16: Assam SC Pre-Matric Scholarship 2026-27 My application shows “Defective.” What should I do?
A: You have until October 31, 2026 to correct the defect. Common defects: mismatched name, wrong Aadhaar, missing signature, incorrect caste/income certificate. Login to the portal and fix it immediately.

Q17: Assam SC Pre-Matric Scholarship 2026-27 How do I complain if I don’t get the scholarship on time?
A: Every institution has a Grievance Redressal Officer (GRO). You can lodge a complaint online via the scholarship portal or mobile app. If not resolved at the institute level, it automatically escalates to the district and then state level.

6. Important Rules & Penalties

Q18:Assam SC Pre-Matric Scholarship 2026-27 What happens if I submit fake documents?
A: Your scholarship will be cancelled immediately. The entire amount paid will be recovered. You will be blacklisted forever from all government scholarship schemes.

Q19:Assam SC Pre-Matric Scholarship 2026-27 Can I discontinue my studies mid-year? Do I have to return the money?
A: Yes. If you discontinue studies during the academic year, the State Government can order you to refund the entire scholarship amount.

Q20:Assam SC Pre-Matric Scholarship 2026-27 Is Aadhaar mandatory?
A: Yes. As per Ministry notification, Aadhaar is mandatory for all scholarship schemes. For renewals, Aadhaar authentication is compulsory. If authentication fails, alternate ID is permitted for genuine cases, but you are strongly encouraged to link Aadhaar to your bank account.

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Assam SC Pre-Matric Scholarship 2026-27