Assam Scholarship 2023: Application Form, Eligibility & Last Date

The Government of Assam has started various types of scholarship schemes for the students who are pursuing their education in the Assam state and want to get financial assistance so that they can continue their education up to colleges. Given below are some important specifications regarding the latest scholarship schemes presented by the Assam Government and we will also share with you all the details related to the Assam Scholarship 2023. We will also share with all of you the step-by-step procedure through which you will be easily able to fill up the online application form and check the last date and the eligibility criteria for this prestigious scholarship scheme. 

Assam Scholarship 2023

The Assam Government creates various scholarship schemes for the people who are not able to continue their education due to lack of financial funds and wants to kick-start their career in the Assam state without having to worry about the financial expenses that they will have to incur. You can easily apply for the pre-Matric and post-matric scholarship schemes presented by the Assam Government on the official Assam State Scholarship Portal created by the department to carry on various procedures related to the scholarship in a very systematic manner. 

Assam Scholarship
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Details Of Assam Scholarship

NameAssam Scholarship 2023
Launched ByState Government of Assam State 
BeneficiariesStudents of Assam state
ObjectiveProviding Financial Assistance
Official Websitehttp://www.dhescholarship.org.in/index.asp 

Assam Scholarship List

Given below is the table indicating the list of scholarships available at the official Assam scholarship portal:-

Scholarship NameProvider Name
Combined Merit Scholarship, AssamDirectorate of Higher Education, Government of Assam
Post Graduate Research Fellowship, AssamDirectorate of Higher Education, Government of Assam
Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, AssamGovernment of Assam
Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 1 to 8), AssamDepartment of Welfare of Plains Tribes & Backward Classes, Government of Assam
Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 9 & 10), AssamMinistry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India
Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, AssamGovernment of Assam
Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students, AssamMinistry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India
Means cum Merit Scholarship, AssamDepartment of Higher Education, Government of Assam
National Talent Search Exam (NTSE)National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
Assam Foundation of North America Academics ScholarshipAssam Foundation of North America (AFNA)
Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam RiflesWelfare and Rehabilitation Board, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship 

Eligibility Criteria

Scholarship NameCategoryEligibility Criteria
Combined Merit Scholarship, AssamFor allThe scholarship is open to students of a general degree and master’s degree courses in the Faculty of Science, Commerce, Arts. They are required to have at least 60% marks in the previous qualifying examination.
Post Graduate Research Fellowship, AssamFor allStudents pursuing M.Phil. / Ph.D. / Postgraduate LLM / Post-doctoral level research from a recognized university can apply for this fellowship. They should have at least 55% marks in the previous qualifying examination
Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, AssamFor OBC10 class 1 students can apply for this scholarship. They should have a minimum attendance of 60% in the previous year. In the main eligibility, the annual family income of the student should not be more than INR 2.50 lakh.
Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 1 to 8), AssamFor STThis scholarship is open to the students, who are studying in class 1 of 8 out of an institution recognized by the Government of Assam. In the main eligibility, the annual family income of the student should not be more than INR 50,000 lakh.
Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 9 & 10), AssamFor STThe scholarship is applicable for students who are studying in classes 9 and 10 (full-time) in a government school or government-recognized school. In the main eligibility, the annual family income of the student should not be more than INR 2 lakhs. Applicants should not be in receipt of any other centrally funded prior scholarship.
Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, AssamFor OBCStudents studying in a post-matriculation level (up to class 11 postdoctoral level) from a recognized institution can apply for this scholarship.In the main eligibility, the annual family income of the student should not be more than INR 1.50 lakhs.
Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students, AssamFor STThe scholarship is open to students studying at the post-matric level (post-doctoral level after class 11) from a recognized institution. In the main eligibility, the annual family income of the student should not be more than INR 2 lakhs.
Means cum Merit Scholarship, AssamFor allStudents pursuing a full-time degree course in a stream of arts, science, or commerce at a government / provincialized college in Assam can apply for this scholarship. They must secure at least 60% marks or above in higher secondary examinations. In the main eligibility, the annual family income of the student should not be more than INR 2.50 lakhs per annum.
National Talent Search Exam (NTSE)For allIt is a national level examination, conducted at the state level for the students of class 10, who are studying in recognized schools. Students studying through open distance education can also apply for the exam if they are under 18 years of age.
Assam Foundation of North America Academics ScholarshipFor allStudents who are enrolled in undergraduate degree courses in any discipline can apply for this scholarship. They should have passed their Higher Secondary / CBSE / ISC / Pre-University examination.In the main eligibility, the annual family income of the student should not be more than INR 50,000.
Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam RiflesFor allThe scholarship is open towards and widows of the Central Armed Police Forces and AR personnel (who died at work), former Central Armed Police Forces and AR personnel (below officer rank) (who became disabled at work), and retired personnel. Happened. They should be of degree courses like Medical, Engineering, Veterinary, BBA, B.Sc., Dentistry, BCA, MBA, MCA, etc. They must have completed their qualifying examination (class 12, diploma, or graduation) with at least 60% marks.
AICTE Pragati Scholarship

Documents Required

  • Bonafide certificate from college authority.
  • Income certificate of parents from Circle Officer.
  • HS (10 +2) final mark sheet.
  • Self-declaration certificate not availing any other scholarship. – 1 page of bank, bank name, IFSC code, account holder name, account name display passbook.

Assam Scholarship Application Method

You can apply for the scholarship by following the following application method provided in the table given below:-

Scholarship NameApplication Procedure
Combined Merit ScholarshipApply online through the scholarship portal of the Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Assam.
Post Graduate Research FellowshipApply online through the scholarship portal of the Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Assam.
Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC StudentsApply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 1 to 8)Apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 9 & 10)Apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Post Matric Scholarship for OBC StudentsApply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Post Matric Scholarship for ST StudentsApply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Means cum Merit ScholarshipApply online through Means cum Merit Scholarship Portal of Department of Higher Education, Assam.
National Talent Search Exam (NTSE)Apply through the respective state’s liaison officer.
Assam Foundation of North America Academics ScholarshipBoth online and offline applications can be made through the official website of the Assam Foundation of North America (AFNA).
Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam RiflesApply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
SC Post Matric Scholarship

Assam Scholarship Rewards Details

The following awards will be given to the beneficiaries through scholarship:-

Scholarship NameNumber of ScholarshipsRewards
Combined Merit Scholarship840INR 300 per month – for students pursuing the course degree500 INR – Course for students pursuing postgraduate degree per month
Post Graduate Research Fellowship32500 INR – Per Month for PG LLM Course StudentsINR 700 per month – pursuing MPhil courses for students pursue PhD for students – INR per 1000 months
Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC StudentsNA500 INR per month for 10 months – for hostellers of 10 class 3INR 100 per month for 10 months – 10 days for class 1 scholarsAnnual ad hoc grant of INR 500
Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 1 to 80)NAINR 100 per month (i.e., 1200 Indian rupees per year)
Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 9 & 10)NAINR 150 per month for day scholars and INR 350 per month for hostellers for 10 months Ad-hoc grant of INR 750 annually for books and day scholars and hostellers for INR 1000 per year.Additional Disability Allowance up to INR 240.
Post Matric Scholarship for OBC StudentsNAMaintenance allowance above 750 per month for 10 months reader fee up to INR 175 per monthCompulsory non-refundable fees reimbursement charges of study tour above INR 900 per year thesis typing and printing charges up to INR 1000
Post Matric Scholarship for ST StudentsNAINR 1200 per month maintenance allowance additional allowance of up to INR 240 per month for students with disabilitiesCompulsory non-refundable fees reimbursement charges of study tour above INR 1600 per year thesis typing and printing charges up to INR 16001200 Indian rupees allowance for books for students pursuing their studies through an annual correspondence
Means cum Merit ScholarshipNAPayment in the form of assistance once every year for INR 1000 per month
National Talent Search Exam (NTSE)460INR 1250 per month – for studying in class 11 and 12INR 2000 per month – for study at undergraduate or postgraduate levels per UGC norms – For studies at Ph.D. level
Assam Foundation of North America Academics Scholarship1000Partial / Full Tuition Fee Compensation
Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles30Per month (INR 27,000 per year) INR 2250 for girls 2000 per month (INR 24,000 per year) for boys
NMMS Scholarship

Important Dates

Scholarship NameLast Date
Assam Pre Matric Scholarship for SC StudentsUpdate Soon
NSP Top Class Education for SC Students 2020-21Update Soon
SOF International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO)Update Soon
SOF National Science Olympiad (NSO)Update Soon
Combined Merit ScholarshipBetween August and October
Post Graduate Research FellowshipBetween August and October
IITM Research FellowshipUpdate Soon
Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam RiflesUpdate Soon
Assam Foundation of North America Academics ScholarshipUpdate Soon
Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST (Class 9 & 10) StudentsUpdate Soon
Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students Update Soon
Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC (Class 9th & 10th) Students Update Soon
Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students Update Soon
Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students Update Soon
Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students Update Soon
William J. Clinton FellowshipUpdate Soon
Ishan Uday Scholarship For NERUpdate Soon
Pre-matric Scholarship for Students with DisabilitiesMid-November
Means cum Merit ScholarshipBetween March and May

Application Procedure Assam Scholarship 2023

Assam Scholarship
  • The homepage will be displayed on your screen.
  • Click on the option called New Registration
  • The instructions will be displayed on your screen.
  • Tick mark the declaration.
  • Click on the “Continue” option.
  • Enter all of the details like name, date of birth, mobile number, gender, email ID, bank details etc.
  • Enter the captcha code 
  • Click the “Register” option.
  • Now you have to log in using your credentials.
  • Click on the option called Application Form
New Registration
  • The application form will be displayed on the screen
  • Enter details including the State of Domicile, Name of the student, Date of Birth, Community/ Category, Father’s Name, Aadhaar card Number, Mobile Number, Scholarship Category, Gender, Religion, Mother’s Name, Annual Family Income, Email ID etc.
  • Click on “Save & Continue”
  • Upload the documents.
  • Click on “Final Submission’’
  • The application form will be successfully submitted.

Application Status

If you want to check the application status then you will have to follow the simple procedure given:-

  • First, go to the official website of the national scholarship portal by clicking on the link given here https://scholarships.gov.in/ 
  • The homepage will be displayed on your screen.
  • Click on the option called Login.
Assam scholarship Login
  • A new page will be displayed on your screen.
  • You need to select your year from the drop down menu.
  • A new page will be displayed on your screen.
  • Enter your application ID and password.
  • Click on the option called Submit.
  • The application status will be displayed on your screen.

Assam Scholarship Renewal Process

  • First, go to the official website of the national scholarship portal by clicking on the link given here https://scholarships.gov.in/ 
  • The homepage will be displayed on your screen.
Assam Scholarship
  • Click on the option called “Login
  • A new page will be displayed on your screen.
NSP Renewal Login
  • Enter application ID and Password.
  • Enter the captcha code.
  • Click the “Login” option 
  • Now you can successfully apply for renewal of the application.