Assam students can apply for different Government and Central Government scholarships based on class, category, family income, marks, course and institution.
Major scholarship routes include the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), SIRISH for Tea Tribes and Adivasi students, Directorate of Higher Education Assam, Minority Welfare schemes and other department-specific programmes. There is no single last date for every Assam scholarship because each scheme follows its own schedule. (National Scholarship Portal, Tea Tribes & Adivasi Welfare)
π Start Here: Which Assam Scholarship Is for You?
| Your Situation | Check This First |
|---|---|
| SC student | NSP + Assam SC scholarship notices |
| OBC student | NSP + PM-YASASVI |
| ST student | NSP + Assam ST scholarship notices |
| OBC/EBC/DNT student | PM-YASASVI on NSP |
| Minority student | Minority Welfare + NSP |
| Tea Tribes/Adivasi student | SIRISH |
| UG/PG merit student | Directorate of Higher Education, Assam |
| Student from North-East pursuing eligible higher professional course | NEC Merit Scholarship |
| Girl student in eligible HS/UG/PG course | Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Aasoni |
π― Assam Scholarship 2026-27 Decision Tree
Class 1β8:
Check category-specific pre-matric schemes, PM-YASASVI where applicable and Tea Tribes/Adivasi schemes.
Class 9β10:
Check SC/ST/OBC/minority pre-matric scholarships, PM-YASASVI and SIRISH where applicable.
Class 11β12:
Check post-matric/category-based scholarships, NMMSS where eligible, PM-YASASVI and other NSP schemes.
UG/PG/Professional:
Check post-matric scholarships, Ishan Uday, NEC Merit Scholarship, DHE Assam schemes, PM-YASASVI College and other NSP opportunities.
Tea Tribes/Adivasi:
Start with SIRISH because the Assam-specific 2026β27 application process is handled through that portal.
π Major Assam Scholarships 2026-27
1. SC Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Scholarships
The Government of Assam’s Social Justice & Empowerment Department lists both Pre-Matric Scholarship and Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Caste Students.
The post-matric scheme is for eligible students studying after the matriculation stage, and the Assam Government provides the online application route through NSP. (Assam Social Justice & Empowerment)
Apply: National Scholarship Portal
The Assam department’s current pages were updated in June 2026, but they do not themselves publish a single numeric 2026β27 deadline on the scheme pages. Students should therefore check the current NSP scheme listing before submitting.
2. OBC Scholarships & PM-YASASVI
Assam provides OBC educational assistance, while PM-YASASVI is the Central Government umbrella scheme covering OBC, EBC and DNT students.
Its major components include:
- Pre-Matric Scholarship
- Post-Matric Scholarship
- Top Class School Education
- Top Class College Education
The Assam Social Justice & Empowerment Department confirms these five PM-YASASVI components. (Assam Social Justice & Empowerment)
Current 2026β27 NSP listings show:
PM-YASASVI Top Class School β Renewal: student application till 31 October 2026
PM-YASASVI Top Class College: student application till 31 October 2026. (NSP 2026-27)
Students should check the exact scheme and fresh/renewal category before applying.
3. ST Scholarships
Assam also implements Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarships for Scheduled Tribe students.
The Directorate of Tribal Affairs (Plain), Assam publishes the relevant ST/OBC scholarship guidelines and links. (Directorate of Tribal Affairs (Plain), Assam)
For 2026β27, students should check the current NSP/state notification for the exact application deadline and verification schedule.
4. Minority Scholarships
The Assam Welfare of Minorities & Development Department lists three centrally sponsored scholarships:
- Pre-Matric Scholarship β Classes I to X
- Post-Matric Scholarship β HS level and above
- Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship β eligible technical and professional courses
The department specifically directs students to apply through NSP. (Welfare of Minorities & Development, Assam)
Apply: National Scholarship Portal
5. Tea Tribes & Adivasi Scholarships
The Directorate of Tea Tribes and Adivasi Welfare has issued a dedicated 2026β27 advertisement covering seven schemes:
- Pre-Matric Scholarship
- Post-Matric Scholarship
- Simon Sing Horo Special Post-Matric Scholarship
- Financial Assistance for ANM/GNM and other technical courses
- Financial Assistance for Higher Studies
- Assistance for students clearing UPSC/APSC Civil Services Prelims
- Grants for TB/Cancer and other major diseases
The current 2026β27 notification requires the applicant to be a permanent resident of Assam and belong to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community. It also requires the prescribed family-income undertaking, Aadhaar authentication and an Aadhaar-seeded scheduled bank account. (Tea Tribes & Adivasi Welfare, Assam)
SIRISH 2026-27 Last Date
Application period: 26 August 2026 to 5 October 2026
The TB/Cancer and other major-disease grant is excluded from this closing date because that assistance is available throughout the year. (Tea Tribes & Adivasi Welfare, Assam)
Apply: SIRISH Online Application Portal
6. NMMSS β National Means-Cum-Merit Scholarship
NMMSS is a Central Government scholarship for eligible meritorious students from economically weaker families.
The current NSP 2026β27 listing gives:
Scholarship: βΉ12,000 per year
Student application deadline: 31 October 2026
Later dates shown on NSP are for verification stages, not the student’s application deadline. (National Scholarship Portal)
Students must satisfy the scheme’s income, school and examination conditions.
7. Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for NER
Ishan Uday is a Central Government scholarship specifically for students from the North Eastern Region, including Assam.
The current NSP 2026β27 listing shows:
Student application deadline: 31 October 2026
Institute and department verification continue after the student deadline. (National Scholarship Portal)
Students should check the current NSP specification page for the exact course, income and other eligibility conditions.
8. NEC Merit Scholarship
The NEC Merit Scholarship provides financial support to eligible students from the North Eastern Region pursuing approved higher professional courses.
The current NSP 2026β27 page shows:
Renewal student application deadline: 31 October 2026
The Assam Higher Education Department also maintains information on NEC scholarships and the separate application process for fresh applicants. Therefore, the 31 October date should not automatically be treated as the fresh-application deadline. (NSP, Higher Education Assam)
π§ 9. Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Aasoni
Nijut Moina Aasoni is an Assam Government educational assistance scheme for eligible girl students.
The published scheme structure provides financial assistance at different educational levels, including Higher Secondary, undergraduate and postgraduate study.
The Assam Higher Education Department issued a separate 2026β27 order concerning Aadhaar-based online application and verification. Students should follow their institution’s current instructions for the 2026β27 process. (Directorate of Higher Education, Assam)
π¦ 10. Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Babu Aasoni
Nijut Babu Aasoni is an Assam Government educational assistance programme for eligible male students.
The scheme covers eligible undergraduate and postgraduate students subject to the applicable domicile, institution, income and other conditions.
For 2026β27, the Assam Higher Education Department has issued an order relating to Aadhaar verification and online application. Students should check the current institutional notification for the application schedule. (Directorate of Higher Education, Assam)
π 11. Directorate of Higher Education Assam Scholarships
The Directorate of Higher Education, Assam currently lists major schemes including:
- Combined Merit Scholarship
- P.G. Research Scholarship
The current DHE scholarship page was reviewed in September 2026. It lists the schemes but does not provide a clearly verified fresh 2026β27 student deadline for these scholarships. Therefore, older deadlines should not be presented as current. (Directorate of Higher Education, Assam)
ποΈ Assam Scholarship 2026-27 Last Date
There is no single Assam scholarship deadline.
Here are the key current dates that can be verified from official 2026β27 sources:
| Scholarship / Scheme | Student Deadline |
|---|---|
| PM-YASASVI Top Class School β Renewal | 31 Oct 2026 |
| PM-YASASVI Top Class College | 31 Oct 2026 |
| NMMSS | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Ishan Uday | 31 Oct 2026 |
| NEC Merit Scholarship β Renewal | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Central Sector Top Class Education for SC | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Tea Tribes & Adivasi 2026β27 schemes | 5 Oct 2026 |
| DHE Combined Merit Scholarship | 2026β27 date not verified |
| DHE P.G. Research Scholarship | 2026β27 date not verified |
| Nijut Moina / Nijut Babu | Follow current institutional notice |
The NSP dates above are taken directly from the current Academic Year 2026β27 scheme listings. (NSP 2026β27)
The Tea Tribes & Adivasi deadline is separately confirmed by the current Assam Government notice. (Tea Tribes & Adivasi Welfare)
β οΈ Student Deadline vs Verification Deadline
Do not confuse:
Student Application β Defective Application Correction β Institute Verification β Department Verification
For many NSP schemes, the student deadline is followed by later verification dates.
For example, several current NSP schemes show:
Student Application: 31 October 2026
Defective/Institute Verification: 15 November 2026
Department Verification: 30 November 2026
A later verification date does not mean students can submit a new application after the student deadline. (NSP 2026β27)
π Documents Required
The exact documents depend on the scholarship, but students may commonly need:
- Aadhaar card
- Caste/category certificate
- Income certificate
- Previous examination mark sheet
- Current admission/bonafide certificate
- Bank passbook
- Photograph
- Course and institution details
- Domicile/residence proof where required
- Disability certificate/UDID where applicable
Tea Tribes & Adivasi applicants specifically need Aadhaar authentication and an Aadhaar-seeded scheduled bank account under the current 2026β27 notice. (Tea Tribes & Adivasi Welfare)
π Aadhaar & NSP OTR
Students applying through NSP should complete the required One Time Registration (OTR) before submitting a scholarship application.
OTR is used as the student’s unique registration identity on NSP.
Students applying through SIRISH must separately follow the Aadhaar authentication process specified in the Tea Tribes & Adivasi 2026β27 notice.
π How to Apply
For NSP Scholarships
- Open National Scholarship Portal.
- Complete OTR.
- Log in and select the correct scholarship.
- Enter personal, academic and bank details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Check the application carefully.
- Submit it before the scheme-specific deadline.
- Save the acknowledgement/application details.
- Complete institute verification when required.
For Tea Tribes & Adivasi Scholarships
- Open SIRISH.
- Register as instructed.
- Complete Aadhaar authentication.
- Select the applicable 2026β27 scheme.
- Enter the required details.
- Upload documents.
- Finalise and save the application.
The current Assam Government notice specifically directs applicants to register and apply through SIRISH. (Tea Tribes & Adivasi Welfare)
π How to Check Scholarship Status
NSP
Log in to NSP using your OTR/application details to view application, verification and payment-related status.
SIRISH
Tea Tribes & Adivasi students should use the SIRISH portal for their application status.
Department Scholarships
For DHE and other Assam-specific schemes, use the status facility or instructions provided by the concerned department.
β οΈ Common Reasons for Delay or Rejection
Scholarship applications may be delayed or rejected because of:
- Incorrect Aadhaar details
- Wrong bank information
- Incorrect caste or income details
- Missing documents
- Incorrect academic/course information
- Duplicate applications
- Failure of institute verification
- Failure to correct a defective application
- Not meeting scheme-specific eligibility rules
Always check the application carefully before final submission.
πΊοΈ Scheme-Wise Assam Scholarship Portal Map
| Scholarship / Purpose | Official Portal |
|---|---|
| SC Scholarships | NSP |
| OBC / PM-YASASVI | NSP |
| ST Scholarships | NSP |
| Minority Scholarships | NSP |
| Tea Tribes & Adivasi Scholarships | SIRISH |
| Higher Education Scholarships | DHE Assam |
| NEC Merit Scholarship | NSP |
π Quick Links
π National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
π NSP OTR Registration
π NSP 2026β27 Scholarship List
π SIRISH β Tea Tribes & Adivasi Welfare
π Tea Tribes & Adivasi Welfare Department
π Social Justice & Empowerment, Assam
π Welfare of Minorities & Development, Assam
π Directorate of Higher Education, Assam
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main scholarship portal for Assam?
There is no single portal for every scholarship. Many category-based and Central Government scholarships use NSP, while Tea Tribes and Adivasi scholarships use SIRISH. DHE Assam operates its own scholarship-related programmes.
What is the Assam Scholarship 2026-27 last date?
There is no universal last date. Current official schedules include 5 October 2026 for Tea Tribes & Adivasi schemes and 31 October 2026 for several NSP schemes, including NMMSS, Ishan Uday and PM-YASASVI Top Class College. (NSP, Tea Tribes & Adivasi Welfare)
What is the NMMSS 2026-27 last date?
The current NSP listing shows 31 October 2026 for student applications. (NSP)
What is the Tea Tribes Scholarship last date?
The current Assam Government notification gives 5 October 2026 as the closing date for the listed Tea Tribes & Adivasi 2026β27 schemes. (Tea Tribes & Adivasi Welfare)
What is the Ishan Uday deadline for 2026-27?
The current NSP listing shows 31 October 2026 for student applications. (NSP)
Do minority students from Assam apply through NSP?
Yes. Assam’s Minority Welfare Department directs students to NSP for its Pre-Matric, Post-Matric and Merit-Cum-Means scholarship schemes. (Welfare of Minorities & Development, Assam)
Do Tea Tribes students apply through NSP?
For the Assam Tea Tribes & Adivasi schemes listed in the current 2026β27 notice, applications are made through SIRISH. (Tea Tribes & Adivasi Welfare)
Is there a verified 2026-27 deadline for DHE Combined Merit Scholarship?
The current DHE scholarship page lists Combined Merit Scholarship but does not provide a clearly verified 2026β27 fresh student deadline. Students should use the latest DHE notification rather than an older year’s date. (DHE Assam)
Does the application deadline guarantee payment?
No. The application must normally pass the required verification and approval stages before payment is released.
Conclusion
Assam Scholarship 2026-27 covers students from different categories and education levels through NSP, SIRISH, DHE Assam and other Government departments.
The best starting point is to identify your class, category and course, then use the correct official portal.
Students should pay particular attention to the scheme-specific deadline and should not confuse a later institute or department verification date with the student application deadline.
Disclaimer
The scholarship information provided on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. Scholarship eligibility, application dates, scholarship amounts, documents, verification procedures and other rules may change from time to time as per the latest notifications issued by the concerned Government department.
Students are advised to verify all important details, including eligibility, last date, application status and payment information, through the official scholarship portal or concerned Government department before applying.
ExamPatrol is not an official Government website and does not represent any Government department or scholarship authority. We are not responsible for any changes, delays, rejection of applications, payment issues or errors resulting from information provided by third-party sources or changes in official rules.
Always refer to the official portal for the latest and final information.