SC Scholarship Assam 2025: Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Schemes for Assam Students

The Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, Assam, invites online applications from Scheduled Caste (SC) students for Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarships for the academic year 2025-26. Applications must be submitted through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Below are the key details:

SC Scholarship Assam 2025 Eligibility Criteria

1. Caste Certificate: Issued by the District Commissioner’s Office (SC only).
2. Income Certificate: Parents/guardians’ annual income must not exceed ₹2.5 lakhs (issued by the Circle Officer).
3. Bonafide Certificate: From the head of the institution.

Documents to be Submitted along with Online Form

Students mandatorily need the following documents to fill up the SC Scholarship Application Form. 

SC Scholarship Assam 2025 Application Process

The application process for the SC Scholarships 2025-26 is fully online and must be completed through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Follow these steps carefully to ensure a successful submission:

Step-by-Step Application Process

1. Download the “NSP OTR” App
   • Available on the Google Play Store.
   • Register and complete face authentication to generate a One Time Registration (OTR) number (mandatory for all applicants).
2. Submit Your Application
   • Log in to the National Scholarship Portal using your OTR credentials.
   • Fill in the required details and upload scanned copies of all necessary documents.
3. Institute Verification
   • After submission, your institution must verify your application before the deadline (see table below).

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Important Dates (SC Schemes Only)

• Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class-IX & X) [Component-I]: This scheme is designed for SC students in Classes IX and X, providing financial support to help cover educational expenses such as tuition fees, books, and other incidental costs.
• Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students of Parents or Guardians Engaged in Unclean Occupation (Class-I to X) [Component-II]: Aimed at students from Classes I to X whose parents or guardians are engaged in occupations deemed unclean (as defined by government guidelines), this scholarship offers additional support to overcome socio-economic barriers.
• Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students: Targeted at SC students pursuing higher education beyond the matriculation level (e.g., higher secondary, undergraduate, and postgraduate studies), this scheme assists with fees and living expenses to ensure continued academic progress.

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