Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students 2018-19, Assam

To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must-

• Be studying in class 11 or above (pursuing recognised post-matric and post-secondary courses)
• Have an annual family income not exceeding INR 2.5 lakhs
• Belong to Scheduled Class (SC) as specified in relation to the state of Assam
• Be a domicile of Assam
• Have passed matriculation or higher secondary examination from a recognised university or board
• Not be holding any other scholarship/stipend

The following are also eligible for the scholarship-

• Students studying through correspondence courses
• Employed students on leave without pay for the entire duration of a full-time course
• Students pursuing postgraduate courses in medicine if only they are not allowed to practice during the period of their course

Note: Students who have received coaching in any of the pre-examination training centres with financial assistance from the Government will not be eligible. Find more details here.

The scholarship covers the following-

• Maintenance allowance- Up to a maximum of INR 1200 per month 
• Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees
• Study tour charges- Up to a maximum of INR 1600 per annum
• Thesis typing/printing charges- Up to a maximum of INR 1600
• Book allowance- Up to a maximum of INR 1200 per annum
• Book bank facility- Up to a maximum of INR 7500
• Additional allowances for students with disabilities- Up to a maximum of INR 240 per month

For complete details about further classification, click here.

• A copy of the prescribed application form
• A passport size photograph
• Self-attested copies of certificates, diplomas, degree etc
• Scheduled Caste certificate duly signed by an authorised Revenue Officer
• Income declaration certificate from the parents/guardians

Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship through following steps -

Step 1: Click on New Student? Register Here.
Step 2: Select the state of domicile, select the name of the scholarship the student is applying for, select scheme type, write the name, date of birth, mobile number, gender, email ID.
Step 3: Provide the bank details (Bank name, IFS Code, Account Number).
Step 4: The mobile number will be verified and an OTP will be generated.
Step 5: Login using OTP and fill the form.
Step 6: An application ID and password will be generated. Use that for future references.

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 only one application as multiple applications will lead to the cancellation of the form.