Scholarships for Assam UG Students

Eligibility

• Be an Indian citizen
• Be a domicile of the North-Eastern Region (NER)
• Have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) in the preceding year from a school situated within NER through a recognised Board of Education, including CBSE, ICSE and NIOS
• Have secured admission in the first year of a general degree / technical / professional / medical / paramedical course (integrated courses included) in a recognised college, university or institute in India
• Have an annual family income below ₹4,50,000 from all sources

50% of the scholarship slots in each category are reserved for programs in Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Law and Management. The remaining 50% are reserved for programs in Science, Engineering & Technology, Medical, Technical, Agriculture and Forestry.

Benefits

• Up to 10,000 selected candidates will receive a stipend of ₹8,000 per month for a duration of 10 months, amounting to ₹80,000 annually
• The scholarship amount will be disbursed through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode

Documents

• Academic transcripts, including marksheets and certificates
• Caste certificate (if applicable)

Eligibility

• Open for meritorious girl students across India
• Applicants must have scored at least 75% or more marks or equivalent CGPA in Class 12 board examinations
• Applicant's annual family income must not exceed INR 6,00,000
• Meritorious girl students who have secured admission to the first year of graduation programs in the academic year 2026-27 in institutes of repute like NIRF/NAAC accredited, for professional graduation degrees such as Engineering, MBBS, Integrated LLB (5 Years), Integrated BS-MS/BS-Research in IISER, IISC (Bangalore), or other professional courses (Design, Architecture, etc.)
• Children of employees of Kotak Mahindra Group, Kotak Education Foundation and Buddy4Study are NOT eligible to apply

Benefits

• A scholarship amount of INR 1.5 lakh* per year will be given to each selected scholar till completion of her professional graduation course/degree
• The scholarship amount should be utilised to cover academic expenses, including tuition fees, hostel fees, internet, transportation, laptops, books and stationery

*Terms and conditions apply. Scholarship selection and amount are based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria and will be at the discretion of Kotak Education Foundation.

Documents

• Marksheet of previous qualifying examination (Class 12)
• Income proof of parents/guardians
• ITR of parents for FY 2025-26 (if available)
• Fee structure (for academic year 2026-27)
• Bonafide student certificate/letter from college
• College seat allocation document
• College entrance examination scorecard
• Masked Aadhaar card
• Bank passbook
• A passport-size photograph
• Disability certificate (if applicable)
• Death certificate of the parent (for single-parent/orphan candidates)
• Photographs of the house

Eligibility

• Resident of Assam State
• Girl student (Class 11 or above)
• Enrolled in an eligible institution
• Aadhaar-linked bank account
• Not availing similar scholarships

Benefits

• Monthly financial assistance
• Education support
• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
• Government of Assam initiative
• Focused on girl empowerment
• Easy application process

Documents

• Aadhaar card
• Bank passbook
• Admission receipt
• Passport-size photograph
• Certificates
• Mobile number

Eligibility

• Be a male student
• Be domiciled in Assam
• Belong to a family with annual income below ₹4 lakh
• Be a regular UG 1st-year or PG 1st-year student
• Study in a Government or Provincialised educational institution
• Private institutions and self-financed courses are excluded

UG students are NOT eligible if they are married or have opted for the Banikanta Kakati Merit Award (Scooter). PG students are NOT eligible if they are receiving the Chief Minister's Jibon Prerana Scheme.

Benefits

• UG 1st year: ₹1,000 per month for a maximum of 10 months = ₹10,000 per academic year
• PG 1st year: ₹2,000 per month for a maximum of 10 months = ₹20,000 per academic year
• Payment is made through monthly DBT directly to the student's bank account

No payment is made during summer vacation or a vacation exceeding one month.

Documents

• Aadhaar number, if available
• Mobile number
• Address details
• Name of father / mother / guardian
• Educational details
• SAMARTH Enrollment Number for UG
• University Registration Number for PG
• Bank account number, IFSC code and account-holder name
• Bank and branch details
• Valid income certificate from the competent authority, or parent's ration card for income verification

Eligibility

• Be an Indian citizen
• Be between 18 and 30 years; date of birth must fall between 1 September 1996 and 1 September 2008
• Have parent income not exceeding ₹30 lakh per annum
• Not be employed, or receiving any scholarship / stipend / contract, from any Central Government, State Government, Public Sector Enterprise, foundation, or private organisation
• Have participated in tournaments held between 1 January 2025 and the last date of application submission; participants of the last Olympic and Asian Games will also be considered

Benefits

• Monthly scholarship of ₹40,000 to ₹70,000, depending on the sportsperson's level of achievement (e.g. National Championship medal, Asian / Commonwealth / World participation, Olympic-level medal, etc.)
• Scholarship awarded for one year, extendable up to three years based on annual performance
• Opportunity to represent ONGC in domestic tournaments, with TA/DA and other necessary expenses paid for participation
• Playing kits provided to sportspersons representing ONGC
• Individual health / accident insurance cover of ₹5,00,000 to cover illness or injury expenses, or reimbursement of self-insurance premium up to ₹7,000 per annum
• Scholarship amount disbursed monthly via online transfer directly to the sportsperson's bank account

For more details, please refer to the official guidelines PDF.

Documents

• Birth certificate or Class 10 Board marksheet
• Latest income certificate of the family, or copies of parents' ITRs
• Certificates of sporting achievements / performance (for team sports)
• Photograph
• Signature

All documents in PDF format; photographs and signatures in JPEG/PNG format, each file not exceeding 100 KB.

Eligibility

• Be a citizen of India
• Be a domicile of Assam
• Belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category
• Have passed the Class 10/12 or higher secondary examination from a recognised university or board
• Have an annual family income of less than ₹2,50,000
• Hold a valid account in a scheduled bank linked to Aadhaar and a mobile number
• Not be receiving any other scholarship

Scholarships are awarded for post-matriculation/post-secondary courses recognised by the concerned approving authority, pursued in government institutes/colleges/universities, institutions of national importance, central/state universities and UGC-recognised autonomous colleges, deemed universities, private universities with NAAC/NBA 'A' level or equivalent accreditation, private professional institutions affiliated to a recognised central/state university, government/government-aided schools and colleges for Classes 11-12, recognised diploma-granting institutions, NCVT-affiliated vocational training institutes, and institutions approved by MCI/AICTE or any other state/centre regulatory body.

Benefits

• Group 1 — Graduate and postgraduate professional courses (Degree, PG Diploma, M.Phil, Ph.D.): ₹1,200 hostellers / ₹550 day scholars per month for 10 months
• Group 2 — Non-professional graduate/postgraduate degrees (BA/B.Sc/B.Com, MA/M.Sc/M.Com etc.): ₹820 hostellers / ₹530 day scholars per month for 10 months
• Group 3 — Vocational stream, ITI courses, 3-year polytechnic diploma courses: ₹570 hostellers / ₹300 day scholars per month for 10 months
• Group 4 — Post-matriculation level non-degree courses (after Class 10): ₹380 hostellers / ₹230 day scholars per month for 10 months
• Additional allowances for ST students with disabilities: ₹600 per month for day scholars and ₹800 per month for hostellers

The disability must be certified by a competent medical authority of the state administration. Disability allowance also applies to leprosy-cured students and students having sickle cell anaemia or thalassemia.

Documents

• A passport-size photograph of the student
• Domicile certificate
• Academic transcripts of previous qualifying examinations, including certificates, diplomas and degrees
• ST certificate duly signed by an authorised Revenue Officer (RO), not below the rank of Tehsildar
• Income certificate of parent(s)/guardian(s) issued by the authority as decided by the state government
• Receipt in acknowledgement of the scholarship in the previous year (if applicable)
• Disability certificate (if applicable)

Eligibility

• Be domiciled in Assam
• Belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category of the state
• Be pursuing a post-matriculation or post-secondary course in a recognised institution/college/university
• Have passed the matriculation or higher secondary or any higher level examination from a recognised university or board of secondary education
• Have a combined annual parent(s)/guardian(s) income of not more than ₹2,50,000 from all sources

The concerned institutions determine the age ceiling for admission as a regular student. Students switching educational stages to a different subject (e.g. from Intermediate Science to Intermediate Arts, or between B.Com and B.A. or M.A. degrees in different subjects) are not eligible. Students enrolled in recognised post-matriculation or post-secondary courses are eligible — including studies through correspondence/online courses, but only for programs offered by Central or State Universities through distance or continuous education. If awarded two scholarships simultaneously, a student can choose one and formally communicate the preference to the awarding authorities through the Head of their institution.

Benefits

• Compulsory non-refundable fees, including tuition fees as fixed by the fee/fixation rationalisation committee of the state government
• Academic allowance — Group 1 (Degree and postgraduate level professional courses): ₹13,500 hostellers / ₹7,000 day scholars annually
• Academic allowance — Group 2 (other professional courses leading to Degree/Diploma/Certificate): ₹9,500 hostellers / ₹6,500 day scholars annually
• Academic allowance — Group 3 (graduate and postgraduate courses not covered under Groups 1 and 2): ₹6,000 hostellers / ₹3,000 day scholars annually
• Academic allowance — Group 4 (all post-matriculation non-degree courses): ₹4,000 hostellers / ₹2,500 day scholars annually
• 10% extra allowance for disabled students
• Freeship Card — eligible students are admitted without pre-payment of tuition and hostel fees; the institution receives the fees directly from scholarship funds

Students pursuing CA/ICWA/CS/ICFA are treated as day scholars for the academic allowance. Students studying through correspondence/online courses are not eligible for academic allowances. No scholarship is paid to students who have accepted benefits under another scholarship; however, students may avail of free housing, grants or other financial aid to help cover costs like books, equipment and living expenses.

Documents

• A passport-sized photograph of the student
• One attested copy of academic transcripts, including certificates, diplomas and degrees
• A valid caste certificate duly signed by an authorised Revenue Officer (RO), not below the rank of Tehsildar
• Income certificate of parent(s)/guardian(s) issued by the authority as decided by the state government
• Receipt acknowledging the scholarship for the previous year (if applicable)

Eligibility

• Be an Indian national
• Be domiciled in Assam
• Belong to the Other Backward Class (OBC) community
• Be studying in Classes 11 or above in a recognised institution/college/university
• 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

Candidates studying in the same stage of education in a different subject after passing one stage (e.g. B.Sc. after B.A., B.Com. after B.A., or M.A. in a subject after M.A. in another subject) are not eligible. Students who have completed their educational career in one professional line (e.g. LLB after B.T/B.Ed) are not eligible. Postgraduate medical students are eligible only if they are not allowed to practise during their course. Candidates pursuing studies through correspondence are eligible — the term includes distance and continuous education for courses in Central/State universities only.

Benefits

• Group 1 — Degree and postgraduate level professional courses: ₹10,000 academic allowance + ₹10,000 tuition fees = ₹20,000 per annum
• Group 2 — Other professional courses leading to Degree, Diploma and Certification: ₹8,000 academic allowance + ₹5,000 tuition fees = ₹13,000 per annum
• Group 3 — Graduate and postgraduate courses not covered in Groups 1 and 2: ₹6,000 academic allowance + ₹2,000 tuition fees = ₹8,000 per annum
• Group 4 — All post-matriculation (post-Class 10 level) non-degree courses: ₹5,000 academic allowance per annum
• Freeship Card — eligible students are admitted without pre-payment of tuition and hostel fees; the institution receives the fees directly from scholarship funds

Students studying through correspondence/online courses are not eligible for the academic allowance; however, tuition fees will be paid to them. No scholarship is paid to students who have accepted benefits under another scholarship; however, students may avail of free housing, grants or other financial aid to help cover costs like books, equipment and living expenses.

Documents

• A passport-size photograph of the student
• Academic transcripts, including certificates, diplomas and degrees
• A valid caste certificate duly signed by an authorised officer
• Income certificate of parent(s)/guardian(s) issued by the authority as decided by the state government
• Receipt in acknowledgement of the scholarship in the previous year (if applicable)
• Disability certificate (if applicable)