To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be an Indian national
- be domiciled in Assam
- belong to the Other Backward Class (OBC) community
- be studying post-matriculation or post-secondary course in a recognised institution/college/university (as specified in the terms & conditions section below)
- have passed matriculation or higher secondary or any higher level examination from a recognised University or Board of Secondary Education
- have an annual parent(s)/guardian(s) income of not more than ₹2,50,000 from all sources
Note:-
- Candidates who, after passing one stage of education, are studying in the same stage of education in a different subject e.g. B.Sc. after B. A or B.Com. after B.A. or M.A. in a subject after M.A. in another subject will not be eligible.
- Students who, after having completed their educational career in one professional line, e.g., LLB after B.T/B. Ed will not be eligible.
- Students pursuing postgraduate courses in medicine will be eligible, only if they are not allowed to practice during the period of their course.
- Candidates, who are pursuing their studies through correspondence are eligible to apply. The term correspondence includes distant and continuous education for courses in Central/State universities only.
- No scholarship will be paid to the students who have accepted benefits under some other scholarship. However, students may avail free housing, grants, or other financial aid to help cover costs like books, equipment, and living expenses, under this scheme.
The selected candidates will receive the following benefits:-
| Category of Courses | Academic allowance (₹ per annum) | Tuition Fees (in ₹ per annum) | Total |
| Group 1: Degree and Postgraduate level professional courses | 10,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 |
| Group 2: Other professional courses leading to Degree, Diploma, and Certificate | 8,000 | 5,000 | 13,000 |
| Group 3: Graduate and Postgraduate courses that aren’t covered in Groups 1 and 2 | 6,000 | 2,000 | 8,000 |
| Group 4: All post-matriculation (Post Class 10 level) non-degree courses | 5,000 | – | 5,000 |
Note:- Students studying through correspondence/online courses shall not be eligible for the academic allowance. However, tuition fees will be paid to them.
Freeship Card:
As per the scheme guidelines, all the students are eligible for admission to the institutions without pre-payment of tuition fees and hostel fees. To avail this benefit, a freeship card will be issued to the eligible students by the state government.
Students with freeship cards can attend school without immediate fees. The institution will later receive the fees directly from the scholarship funds.
- A passport-size photograph of the student
- One attested copy of the academic transcripts including certificates, diploma, degree, etc.
- A valid caste certificate duly signed by an authorised Revenue Officer (RO), not below the rank of Tehsildar
- An income certificate parent(s)/guardian(s) issued by the authority as decided by the state government
- A receipt in acknowledgment of the scholarship in the previous year (if applicable)
Eligible students can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-
Step 1: Click on the ‘Apply Now’ link below.
Step 2: Click on the ‘Register’ button and fill in the required registration details. (Note: If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to ‘Applicant Corner’ and click on the ‘New Registration’ tab.
Step 4: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox and click on the ‘Continue’ button.
Step 5: Select the respective Aadhaar option, enter mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit.
Step 6: Fill in the required details and click on ‘Save & Register’ to complete the registration process.
Step 7: Now click on the ‘Fresh Application’ tab and log in using the application ID and password.
Step 8: Fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents, and submit the application.
Note: All the applicants are advised to fill the form correctly, no changes can be made once submitted. The applicants are also advised to fill in only one application as multiple applications will cancel the form.