Assam OBC Scholarship 2025

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Assam OBC Scholarship 2025 – Complete Overview

The Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, Assam has released the official notification for the Assam OBC Scholarship 2025. This scheme is a centrally sponsored initiative for the academic year 2025–2026, offering financial support to students belonging to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category in Assam.

Students can apply for Pre-Matric (Class 9–10) and Post-Matric (Higher Secondary onwards) scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal (DoFollow).

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Assam OBC Scholarship 2025 – Quick Details

Feature	Information
Scheme	Assam OBC Scholarship 2025
Types	Pre-Matric and Post-Matric
Authority	Government of India
Academic Session	2025–2026
Application Mode	Online via NSP
Official Site	scholarships.gov.in (DoFollow)

Eligibility Criteria for Assam OBC Scholarship 2025

Community: Must belong to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category.
Citizenship: Must be an Indian citizen and a permanent resident of Assam.
Income Limit: Annual family income must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.
Family Restriction: Only two boys from the same family can receive the scholarship, but there is no limit for girls.
Document Proof: PRC or Employment Exchange Registration Certificate for Assam residency.

Types of Scholarships Offered

Pre-Matric Scholarship: For students of Class 9–10.
Post-Matric Scholarship: For students in Higher Secondary, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Technical, and Professional courses.

Required Documents for Assam OBC Scholarship 2025

Bonafide Certificate from institution
Bank Passbook (active and Aadhaar-linked)
Income Certificate (issued by Circle Officer)
Caste Certificate
Aadhaar Card

Important Note:
✅ Ensure your bank account is active and Aadhaar-seeded to receive the scholarship amount via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
✅ Bonafide Certificate from your institution is mandatory.

How to Apply for Assam OBC Scholarship 2025

Eligible students can apply online via the National Scholarship Portal (DoFollow) by following these steps:

Visit scholarships.gov.in (DoFollow).
Click on One-Time Registration to create an account.
Fill in your personal details and register.
Log in with your new credentials.
Complete the Online Application Form with accurate details.
Upload the required documents.
Review and submit the form.
Print the submitted form for your records.

Application Fee

Completely Free: There is no fee required to apply for the Assam OBC Scholarship 2025.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Start Date for Application	1st July 2025
Last Date for Application	30th September 2025
Institute Verification Ends	15th October 2025

Selection and Disbursement Process

Applications will be verified at the institute and district level.
Shortlisted candidates will be selected based on eligibility and merit.
Funds will be directly transferred to students’ Aadhaar-linked bank accounts via DBT.
Applicants must ensure that their bank account remains active and correctly Aadhaar-seeded.

FAQs – Assam OBC Scholarship 2025

Q1. Who can apply for the Assam OBC Scholarship 2025?
Only OBC students who are Indian citizens, residents of Assam, with family income below ₹2.5 lakh.

Q2. What courses are covered?
Pre-Matric (Class 9–10) and Post-Matric (Higher Secondary onwards).

Q3. What documents are required?
Bonafide Certificate, Bank Passbook, Income Certificate, Caste Certificate, Aadhaar Card.

Q4. Is Aadhaar mandatory?
Yes. It is required for DBT payments.

Q5. What is the last date to apply?
30th September 2025.

Q6. Is there any fee for applying?
No. The application process is completely free.

Q7. How is the scholarship amount disbursed?
Through Direct Benefit Transfer to the student’s Aadhaar-linked bank account.

Q8. Can multiple girls from the same family apply?
Yes. There is no limit for girls.

Q9. What if my bank account is inactive?
Payment may fail. Ensure your bank account is active and Aadhaar-seeded.

Q10. How do I get help with the portal?
Email helpdesk@nsp.gov.in or call 0120-6619540.

Important Links

apply Online	Click Here
Registration	Register \| Login
Official Notification PDF	Click Here
Scholarship Guidelines	Pre- Matric \| Post Matric \| FAQs
Official Website	Click Here