The Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, Assam has released the official notification for the Assam OBC Scholarship Scheme 2025-2026. This is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme providing Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarships for eligible OBC (Other Backward Class) students in Assam.
Last Date: 30th September 2025
Students can now apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at scholarships.gov.in.
OBC Scholarship Assam 2025 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
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| Name of Scheme | Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students |
| Scholarship Authority | Government of India |
| Academic Session | 2025–2026 |
| Eligible Classes | Class IX–X (Pre-Matric), Post-Matriculation Courses |
| Mode of Application | Online via NSP |
| Official Website | scholarships.gov.in |
| Application Status | Available |
📞 Helpline Number: 0120-6619540
✉️ Email Support: helpdesk@nsp.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria for OBC Scholarship Assam
🧬 Community:
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Only candidates belonging to the OBC category are eligible.
🪪 Citizenship:
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Must be an Indian citizen.
👨👩👦👦 Family Restriction:
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Only two male children of the same parents/guardian are eligible.
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No restriction on the number of female applicants from the same family.
💰 Annual Family Income:
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The total income of parents/guardians must not exceed ₹2.5 lakhs per annum.
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Income certificate must be issued by the Circle Officer of the respective Revenue Circle.
Required Documents for OBC Scholarship Application
Students must upload the following mandatory documents during application:
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Aadhaar Card
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Caste Certificate
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Income Certificate
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Bank Passbook
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Bonafide Certificate (from Institution Head)
🔔 Ensure your bank account is active and Aadhaar-seeded to receive the DBT payment without failure.
How to Apply for OBC Scholarship 2025?
To apply online for the OBC Scholarship, students need to follow the steps below:
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Scroll down and go to the Important Web Links section.
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Click on the One-Time Registration link.
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Fill in the required details and complete the registration process.
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After registration, click on the Online Application Form link and login.
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Enter academic and personal information and upload the required documents.
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Click Submit, then take a printout of your application for reference.
Important Dates of OBC Scholarship Assam 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application | 1st July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30th September 2025 |
| Last Date for Institute Verification | 15th October 2025 |
Important Web Links of OBC Scholarship Assam
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| One-Time Registration |
Register | Login |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Scholarship Guidelines |
Pre-Matric | Post-Matric | FAQs |
| Official Website |
Click Here |
FAQs of OBC Scholarship Assam
Q. What is the last date to apply for the OBC Scholarship 2025?
📅 The last date to apply is 30th September 2025.
Q. What documents are needed to apply for the OBC Scholarship?
📂 Aadhaar Card, Caste Certificate, Income Certificate, Bank Passbook, and Bonafide Certificate.
Q. How many types of OBC Scholarships are there?
There are two types:
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Pre-Matric (Class IX–X)
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Post-Matric (Above Class X)
Also Read: SC Scholarship 2025
Shamim Talukdar
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