SC Scholarship 2026 – Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students

📋 SC Scholarship 2026 – Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students — Overview

Overview

The Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Other Backward Classes, Assam, has announced the Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship scheme for the 2026-2027 academic session. This centrally sponsored initiative provides financial support to eligible Scheduled Caste (SC) students across Assam to pursue their education. Interested candidates can apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) to avail of these benefits. The scheme aims to promote educational equity by assisting students from Class I through post-matriculation levels.

Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community and hold a valid caste certificate issued by the District Commissioner.
• The scholarship is open exclusively to Indian nationals who are permanent residents (domiciled) of Assam.
• For Pre-Matric (Class IX & X) and all Post-Matric courses, the annual parental/guardian income must not exceed Rs. 2.5 lakhs.
• There is no income ceiling for students whose parents or guardians are engaged in unclean occupations.
• A Bonafide Certificate issued by the Head of the Institution is mandatory for all applicants.
• Students engaged in unclean occupations must provide a certificate from the District Social Welfare office or an authorized local body.

Documents Required

• Aadhaar Card (mandatory for all applicants; parents/guardians must provide if the applicant is a minor)
• Active Bank Passbook (linked with Aadhaar for DBT payments)
• Bonafide Certificate from the educational institution
• Caste Certificate issued by the District Commissioner
• Income Certificate issued by the Circle Officer of the respective Revenue Circle

How to Apply

• Visit the official National Scholarship Portal at https://scholarships.gov.in.
• Navigate to the 'Important Web Links' section and select the 'One-Time Registration' option.
• Complete the registration process by entering the required personal and academic details.
• Log in to the portal using your credentials to access the Online Application Form.
• Fill in the application form accurately and upload all necessary documents.
• Review your details, submit the application, and take a printout for your records.

Important Links

1. Click the Apply Now button below to visit the official website.
2. Register / Login on the official portal.
3. Fill in the application form carefully.
4. Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates).
5. Submit and save/print your application for future reference.
6. Last date to apply: 30 Sep 2026.