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ST Scholarship Assam 2026: Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Schemes

Overview The Directorate of Tribal Affairs (Plain), Assam, has announced the Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST students for the 2026–27 academic session. This scheme is funded by the Government of India and implemented via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). It aims to provide financial support to deserving Scheduled Tribe (ST) students to increase enrollment and reduce dropout rates across various educational levels. Important Dates Online Application Start Date: July 6, 2026 Last Date to Apply: October 6, 2026 Last Date for Institute Level Verification: November 6, 2026 Vacancies & Pay Scale Vacancies: Not applicable (Scholarship scheme). Pay Scale: Not applicable (Financial assistance based on eligibility criteria). Eligibility Criteria Domicile: Must be a permanent resident of Assam and belong to a Scheduled Tribe community. Educational Qualification: Pre-Matric: Students enrolled in Class IX to X. Post-Matric: Students enrolled in Class XI to Post Graduation level courses. Income Limit: Annual family income from all sources must not exceed Rs. 2.5 Lakh per annum. Bank Requirement: Must have a valid account in a Scheduled Bank linked with Aadhaar and a mobile number. Conditions: The applicant should not be receiving any other scholarship simultaneously. For repeaters, the scholarship is not available for the same class twice. Selection Process Selection is based on the submission of valid documents and verification of eligibility criteria by the respective educational institutes and the Directorate of Tribal Affairs (Plain), Assam through the National Scholarship Portal. How to Apply Visit the official National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at https://scholarships.gov.in. Click on the 'New Registration' link to create an account. Log in using the registered credentials. Fill in the online application form with the required details. Upload all mandatory documents as specified. Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.