Popularly known as the seven sisterly states in the Northeast, Assam comes in the list of most literate states of India. The state is imparting free and mandatory education to the students till 14 years of age in the form of Assam Scholarship 2025. Further, the government of Assam has come up with many scholarships for Assam 2025 schemes to offer education to the children of a meritorious and weak section of society. The scheme is also popular by the name of Assam Govt. Scholarship 2025. The main aim of these endowments is to support the students who are willing to pursue their dreams through education. Also Read:-PM Schlorship
Scholarship in Assam 2025 is flourishing for the students who are permanent residents of Assam. This blog will offer you some best Assam student scholarships in 2025 with eligibility criteria, important dates, and awards. You can select your Assam scholarship from the list mentioned in the section below.
In this section, we have given a list of some scholarships in Assam 2025 that you can apply for accordingly. These scholarships are given on the basis of categories like SC/ ST/ Merit / Girls/ disability/ OBC Scholarship Assam etc. These scholarships are disseminated under the government/ private sectors. So check out the list of some top scholarships in Assam 2025 below:
Eligibility Criteria for Pre Metric Scholarship for SC Students are as below:
Rewards: INR 150 per month for day scholars and INR 350 per month for hostellers for 10 months. Books and Ad Hoc Day scholar –INR 750 PA Hosteller-1000 PA Additional disability allowance.
Deadline: The last date is to apply for this scholarship on 31st August.
It Is offered by the Department of Welfare of Plains Backward Classes & Tribes Government of Assam for 1st to 10th class students to complete their education.
Eligibility Criteria:
Rewards: INR 1200 per annum
Last Date: Apply before 31st August.
This scheme is offered under Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme. The scholarship is offered by the Ministry of Railway, Government of India for the wards/ widows of ex RPF/ RPSF personnel. The selected candidates will receive a scholarship of up to INR 2,250 per month. Candidates who are pursuing UG and PG courses in computers, pharmacy, education, etc. can apply for this scheme. Apply through NSP before 15th December 2025.
Ishan Uday is launched by University Grants Commission for the students of the Northern Eastern Region. A total of thousand of fresh scholarships are offered every year with an aim to support the education of deserving students. The scholarship will be given to the students who are pursuing general degrees, courses including medical and paramedical courses. Selected students will be given a monthly amount of INR 7800 per month. The selection of this scholarship will be done on the basis of the NER population and a 3% reservation will be given for the students with disabilities.
Students can apply through the NSP portal before 15th Nov.
Means Cum Merit Scholarship Eligibility Criteria: Students doing a general degree and master's degree courses in science, commerce, and arts stream. They must have secured at least 60% marks in the last qualifying examination. Family annual income should not be less than 2.50 lakh PA.
Rewards: INR 1000 per month is to be paid as one-time assistance every year.
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Combined Merit Scholarship Eligibility Criteria: Students doing a general degree and master's degree courses in science, commerce, and arts stream and must have secured at least 60% marks in the last qualifying examination will be eligible to get the scholarship.
Rewards: For students of UG- INR 300 per month PG - 500 per month
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Combined Merit Scholarship Eligibility Criteria: Students doing a general degree and master's degree courses in science, commerce, and arts stream and must have secured at least 60% marks in the last qualifying examination will be eligible to get the scholarship.
Rewards: For students of UG- INR 300 per month PG - 500 per month
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It is offered by the state government of Assam for all the students who want to pursue PG Courses. The main motto behind the scholarship is to offer financial support to the students looking for a post
Rewards: For the students of the PG LLM Course- INR 500 per month M.Phil Course – INR 700 per month Ph.D.- INR 1000 per month.
The scholarship amount generally varies from scheme to scheme. Information regarding the scholarship award for the different schemes are given below:
Category | For Hostellers | For Day Scholars | Additional Grants |
SC Students | ₹7,000 per year (Class 9 & 10) | ₹3,500 per year (Class 9 & 10) | - |
₹8,000 per year (Class 1-10) | ₹3,500 per year (Class 1-10) | - | |
OBC Students | ₹500 per month for 10 months | ₹100 per month for 10 months | ₹500 annual ad-hoc grant |
ST Students | ₹350 per month for 10 months (Class 9 & 10) | ₹150 per month for 10 months (Class 9 & 10) | ₹750 (day), ₹1,000 (hosteller); disability allowance up to ₹240 |
Category | For Hostellers | For Day Scholars | Additional Grants |
OBC Students | ₹750 per month (Post Graduate) | ₹350 per month (Post Graduate) | ₹510 per month (Graduate hostellers) ₹335 (day scholars) |
₹510 per month (Graduate) | ₹335 per month (Graduate) | ₹260 per month (Non-degree hostellers), ₹160 (day scholars) | |
ST Students | ₹1,200 per month (Post Graduate) | ₹550 per month (Post Graduate) | ₹820 per month (Graduate hostellers) ₹530 (day scholars) |
₹380 per month (Non-degree hostellers) | ₹230 per month (Non-degree day scholars) | - | |
SC Students | ₹750 per month (Post Graduate) | ₹350 per month (Post Graduate) | - |
Assam Scholarship is offered by the government to ensure financial constraints do not hinder the education of the students of Assam. There are quite a few scholarships students can choose from provided they meet the requirements and criteria that is mainly based on financial qualification and academic needs. Assam Scholarship 2025 is merit-based, means-based, and merit-cum-means based. Information regarding Assam Scholarship 2025 Eligibility Criteria is provided below:
Scholarship Name | Eligibility |
Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students | - Resident of Assam. - Belongs to the ST community. - Studying in Class 9 or 10. - Annual family income ≤ ₹2,50,000. |
Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students | - Resident of Assam. - Belongs to the OBC community. - Studying in Class 9 or 10. - Annual family income ≤ ₹2,50,000. |
Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students | - Resident of Assam. - Belongs to the SC community. - Studying in Class 9 or 10. - Annual family income ≤ ₹2,50,000. |
Scholarship Name | Eligibility |
Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students | - Resident of Assam. - Belongs to the ST community. - Studying in post-graduate programs in recognized institutions. - Annual family income ≤ ₹2,50,000. |
Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students | - Resident of Assam. - Belongs to the OBC community. - Studying in post-graduate programs in recognized institutions. - Annual family income ≤ ₹2,50,000. |
Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students | - Resident of Assam. - Belongs to the SC community. - Studying in post-graduate programs in recognized institutions. - Annual family income ≤ ₹2,50,000. |
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