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ST Scholarship Assam 2026 – Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Scholarship

| Scholarship | Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students | | --- | --- | | Type of scheme | Scholarship | | Organization | Directorate of Tribal Affairs (Plain) , Assam | | Total Nos. | N/A | | Qualification | Pre-Matric & Post-Matric | | Application Mode | Online | | Start Date | 6th July 2026 | | Last Date | 6th October 2026 | ST Scholarship Assam 2026 Directorate of Tribal Affairs (Plain), Assam has released the official notification for Assam ST Scholarship Scheme 2026 . Basically, these scholarships are Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarships for the students of Assam belonging to Scheduled Tribes (ST) for the year 2026-2027. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for ST Scholarship Assam 2026 through National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at www.scholarships.gov.in . ST Scholarship Assam Details Name of scholarship scheme: Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students Academic session: 2026-2027 Scholarship authority: Government of India Eligible classes: Pre-matric: Class IX to X Post-matric: Class XI to Post Graduation level courses Official website: https://scholarships.gov.in Application status: Available Eligibility Criteria of Assam ST Scholarship These scholarships shall be available for studies in India only and will be awarded by the Government of State/ Union Territory to which the applicant actually belongs, i.e. permanently settled. Individual eligibility criteria for each scholarships are as given below . Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students: Class IX & X: I. Applicant student should belong to the Scheduled Tribe, so specified in relation to the State/Union Territory to which he/she actually belongs (Domicile State). II. The student should be studying in a Government School or in a School recognized by Government or a Central/State Board of Secondary Education. III. The family income of student from all sources should not exceed Rs. 2.5 lakh per annum. IV. The student should have a valid account in a Scheduled Bank, linked with Aadhaar and mobile number. V. The student should not be getting any other scholarship. VI. Scholarship for studying in any class will be available for only one year. If a student has to repeat a class, he/she would not get scholarship for the same class twice. The student can renew scholarship for the next class when he/she is promoted. Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students: a. The student should belong to Scheduled Tribe so specified in relation to the State/Union Territory to which he/she actually belongs (Domicile State). b. Student should have passed the Matriculation or Higher Secondary or any higher examination of a recognized University or Board of Secondary Education. c. The family income of student from all sources should not exceed Rs.2.50 lakh per annum. d. The student should have a valid account in a Schedule Bank linked with Aadhar and Mobile number. e. The student should not be getting any other scholarship. f. The scholarships will be given for study of recognized post-matriculation/ post secondary courses, recognized by the concerned approving authority, pursued in following category of Institutions/Universities/Colleges. i. All Government Institutes/Colleges/Universities ii. Institutions of National Importance; iii. Central University/ State university/ Autonomous colleges recognized by UGC and Universities/ Colleges recognized under section 2(f) and/or 12(b) of UGC Act; iv. Deemed Universities; v. Private Universities recognized by State/Centre with ‘A’ level or equivalent accreditation by NAAC, NBA; vi. Private Professional Institutions affiliated to a recognized Central/State University vii. Schools /colleges recognized by Govt/Govt aided for Classes XI to class XII; viii. Diploma granting Institutions as recognized by State/UT Governments; ix. Vocational Training Institute affiliated to National Council of Vocational Training (NCVT); x. Institutions affiliated/approved by the appropriate bodies like MCI/AICTE etc or any regulatory body established by State/Centre as approving authority for particular course. bsnlguide12 How to Apply for ST Scholarship ? Candidates need to visit official national scholarship portal https://scholarships.gov.in for submission of online application this scholarship. One needs to follow below mentioned steps - Step 1: Scroll down, Go to Important Web Links section. Step 2: Click on Online Application Form link . Step 3: A new webpage will be opened. Step 4: Click on " New Registration Form " Link . Step 5: Enter your details as required in the page; and register yourself. Step 6: After registration, enter all credentials and upload your documents as required in the portal. Step 7: Finally click on "Submit" and take print out of your submitted application. Important Dates of ST Scholarship Assam 2026 Starting date of online application submission: 6th July 2026 Last date of online application submission: 6th October 2026 Last date of institute level verification: 6th November 2026 Important Web Links of ST Scholarship Assam | Online Application Form | Register | Login | | --- | --- | | ST Scholarship Notification | Click Here | | ST Scholarship Details | Click Here | | Official Website | Click Here | Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What is the last date to apply online for ST Scholarship 2026? The last date to apply online for ST Scholarship 2026 is 6th October 2026. What type of documents are required for the ST Scholarship? Following documents are required to submit online application for the ST Scholarship – Bank Passbook, Aadhar Card, Caste Certificate and Income Certificate. How many categories of ST Scholarships are there ? There are two types of ST Scholarships - Pre-Matric and Post-Matric .