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NSP Pre-Matric Scholarship For SC Students Component II (Class 1 - 10), Assam 2026

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Eligibility

SC students of Assam studying in Classes 1 to 10

Region

India

Award

A consolidated academic allowance of up to ₹8,000 per annum

Deadline

30-Sep-2026

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About The Program

NSP Pre-Matric Scholarship For SC Students Component II (Class 1 - 10), Assam 2026 is an initiative of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, to support pre-matric level education of SC students whose parent(s)/guardian(s) are engaged in manual scavenging, flaying, waste picking, or other hazardous health occupations. The selected candidates will receive a consolidated academic allowance of up to ₹8,000 per annum.

EligibilityDeadline Date: 30-Sep-2026

To be eligible, applicants must:-

  • be an Indian national
  • be domiciled in Assam
  • be enrolled as a full-time student in Classes 1 to 10 in an institution recognised by a concerned State Government or Union Territory Administration 
  • be a ward of a person engaged in manual scavenging, flaying, waste picking, and hazardous health occupation {as defined in Section 2(I) of the Manual Scavengers Act 2013}
Benefits

The eligible students will receive a consolidated academic allowance as follows:-

Particulars Scholarship (in ₹ per annum)
Day Scholar 3,500
Hosteller 8,000 (For Class 3 to 10)

Note:- A 10% extra allowance will be given to the Disabled students. The disability as defined under the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation Act, 1995) Act has to be certified by competent medical authority of the State Govt./UT Administration.

Documents
  • Caste certificate
  • Disability certificate (if applicable)
  • Academic transcripts, including marksheet/degree of the previous qualifying year
  • A certificate from a District Social Welfare officer identified officer of the local body, civic agency, or any such authority designated by the State Government
How can you apply?

Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-

Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button 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 the 'Students' option on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 4: Now, click on the 'Login' button under the OTR option, as it is required to apply for a scholarship on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Step 5: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Next' button.
Step 6: Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
Step 7: Enter your/parents/guardian Adhaar/EID number and click ‘Get OTP’ for eKYC. 
Step 8: Enter the OTP and click on ‘Verify’. Then click on ‘I Agree’.
Step 9: Enter all the mentioned details and click on ‘Finish’ to complete the 'One-time registration (OTR)' process. (Note:- This is a temporary registration number; students need to download the OTR mobile application for face authentication to complete the OTR process.)
Step 10: After successful registration, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button.
Step 11: Fill in the required details and click ‘Login’ to proceed with the scholarship application.  
Note: All applicants are advised to fill in the information correctly on the application form.  Once the application is submitted, no changes can be made. Additionally, submitting multiple applications will result in disqualification.

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Important Dates

Application Deadline: 30th September 2026

Selection Criteria

The candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.

Important documents
Scholarship Guidelines
Terms and Conditions
  • The students are not allowed to take up employment or render help to parents in their work during their studies.
  • A scholarship may be cancelled if the recipient changes the course program or institution for which the scholarship was originally awarded.
  • The scholarship will be renewed on the satisfactory progress and conduct of the recipient. 
  • The recipient is liable to refund the scholarship amount if the student discontinues the study for which the scholarship was originally awarded. 
  • The provisions of this scheme can be changed at any time at the discretion of the Government of India.
  • If a student violates school discipline or any other terms or conditions of the scholarship, it may be suspended or even cancelled, subject to the satisfaction of competent school authorities. The State Government/Union Territory Administration can also directly cancel the award if duly satisfied with the reasons for violation of these regulations governing the scheme.
  • The students domiciled in one State/UT but holding an SC certificate of another State/UT can avail of the scholarship in the State/UT from which the SC certificate was issued.
  • The scholarship of a student will be cancelled in case of discontinuation of studies due to personal reasons or in case of false information provided in the online application.
  • The candidates who after passing one stage of education are studying in the same stage of education but in different subjects are not eligible.
  • The scholar obtaining benefits under this scheme is not allowed to avail of benefits under any other pre-matric scholarship scheme.

For Scholarship Renewal:- 

Students who receive this scholarship can receive it for the next academic year as well. This will be decided by the state government or territory administration unless the school principal has a good reason to discontinue the scholarship based on the scholarship rules.

Note:- For more information, kindly refer to 'Scholarship Guidelines'.

Contact Details

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India
Room No. 637, A-Wing, Shastri Bhawan,
New Delhi - 110001
Source: https://socialjustice.gov.in/

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FAQ's

Question: What is the last date to apply for the Pre-Matric Scholarship Component-II Assam?
Answer: The last date to apply for this scheme is 30th September 2026.


Question: What are the awards under this scholarship?
Answer: The selected candidates will receive a consolidated academic allowance of up to ₹8,000 per annum.


Question: Who can apply for this scheme?
Answer: The domicile of Assam enrolled in Classes 1 to 10 in are eligible to apply for this scheme.


Question: Who is offering this scholarship?
Answer: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is offering this scholarship.

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