Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, Assam has released the official notification for the Assam OBC Scholarship Scheme for the academic year 2025–2026. These scholarships are Centrally Sponsored Schemes, aimed at providing financial assistance to students belonging to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) of Assam.
OBC Scholarship
OBC Scholarship Assam 2025
Overview of OBC Scholarship
Name of Scholarship Scheme: Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students
Scholarship Authority: Government of India
Academic Session: 2025 – 2026
Eligible Classes:
Pre-Matric: Class IX and X
Post-Matric: Courses above Class X (Post-matriculation level courses)
Helplines: Phone: 0120-6619540
Email : helpdesk@nsp.gov.in
Official Website : https://scholarships.gov.in
Application Status: Available
Eligibility Criteria for OBC Scholarship Assam 2025
Community
Only students belonging to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) are eligible.
Citizenship
The applicant must be a citizen of India.
Family Restriction
A maximum of two boys from the same parents/guardian can avail the scholarship.
This restriction does not apply to girls. All eligible girls can apply, regardless of the number of siblings already receiving the scholarship.
Annual Family Income
The total parental/guardian’s income from all sources should not exceed ₹2.5 lakhs per annum.
The income certificate must be issued only by the Circle Officer of the applicant’s respective Revenue Circle.
How to Apply for OBC Scholarship Assam 2025?
Interested and eligible students may apply online through the following steps:
Scroll down and go to the Important Web Links section.
Click on the One-Time Registration link.
A new webpage will open.
Enter your personal and educational details as required and complete the registration.
After registration, login to the portal and click on “Online Application Form”.
Fill in all required credentials and upload the necessary documents.
Finally, click on “Submit” and take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
Documents Required for OBC Scholarship Application:
Students must upload the following documents while submitting the online application:
Bonafide Certificate (issued by the Head of Institution)
Bank Passbook (first page showing account details)
Income Certificate (issued by Circle Officer of the respective Revenue Circle)
Caste Certificate (for OBC category)
Aadhaar Card
Important Notes:
Use an active bank account while applying, as the scholarship amount will be credited via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer). The authority is not responsible for payment failure due to inactive or incorrect account details.
Make sure your bank account is Aadhaar-seeded.
The Bonafide Certificate must be duly signed and sealed by the Head of the Institution.
Important DateforOBC Scholarship Assam 2025
Starting date of submission of online application: 1st July 2025
Last date of submission of online application: 30th September 2025
Last date of Institute Level Verification:15th October 2025
