Name of Scholarship | OBC Scholarship |
Qualification | Pre and Post Matric |
Application Portal | NSP |
Government | Government of India |
Application Process | Online |
Application Fee | Free |
Starting Date | 25th July 2024 |
Last Date | 30th September 2024 |
OBC Scholarship 2024
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, has announced the official notification for the Assam OBC Scholarship Scheme. This initiative offers centrally sponsored Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarships aimed at supporting students from Assam who belong to vulnerable groups, including Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Economically Backward Classes (EBCs), and Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT/S-NT) for the academic year 2024-2025.
Eligible candidates who are interested can apply online for the Assam OBC Scholarship 2024 via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at www.scholarships.gov.in.
OBC Scholarship Details
Name of scholarship scheme: Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students
Scholarship authority: Government of India
Academic Session: 2024 – 2025
Eligible classes:
- Pre-matric: Class IX to X
- Post-matric: Post-matriculation level courses
Helplines:
Phone Number: 0120-6619540
Email Address: [email protected]
Official website: https://scholarships.gov.in
Application status: Available
Eligibility Criteria of Assam OBC Scholarship
Community: Only OBC Community Students are eligible to apply for the Scholarship.
Citizenship: The scholarships are open to Nationals of India only.
Family Restriction: Only two boys of the same parents/guardian are entitled to receive scholarships. This restriction does not apply to girls, meaning the scholarship availed by girls will not affect the admissibility of the scholarship for up to two boys of the same parents/guardian.
Income Ceiling: Scholarships will be granted to OBC students whose parental/guardian’s income from all sources does not exceed Rs. 2.5 lakhs per annum. The income certificate should be obtained only from the Circle Officer of the respective Revenue Circle.
How to Apply for OBC Scholarship?
To apply for this scholarship, candidates must visit the official national scholarship portal at https://scholarships.gov.in. Follow the steps below to submit your online application.
1. Scroll down and navigate to the Important Web Links section. |
2. Click on the link for the One-Time Registration link. |
3. A new webpage will open up. |
4. Fill in all the necessary details in the portal and complete the registration process. |
5. Once registered, provide all the required credentials and upload your documents on the portal. |
6. Finally, click on “Submit” and make sure to print out a copy of your submitted application. |
Documents to be Submitted along with OBC Online Form
Applicants must submit the following documents along with the OBC Scholarship Application Form:
- Bank Passbook
- Income Certificate
- Caste Certificate
- Aadhaar Card
Note:
Applicants are kindly requested to provide their active bank account details to ensure the successful payment of the Scholarship. All Scholarship disbursements will be made through the DBT mode, so it is important to have an active bank account. Please note that the authority cannot be held responsible for any transaction failures caused by inactive or incorrect bank details.
- Please make sure that you have seeded your Aadhaar number to your bank account, as it is required for all applicants.
- All applicants will be required to have Aadhaar, as it will be made mandatory. However, for minor applicants who do not have Aadhaar, their parent or legal guardian will be required to provide Aadhaar.
Important Dates of OBC Scholarship 2024
Online Application Starting Date | 25th July 2024 |
Online Application Last Date | 30th September 2024 |
Defective Verification Last Date | 15th October 2024 |
Institute Level Verification Last Date | 15th October 2024 |
Important Web Links of OBC Scholarship Assam
Online Application Form | Click Here |
One-Time Registration | Register | Login |
Scholarship Guidelines | Pre-Matric | Post-Matric | FAQs |
Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs of OBC Scholarship 2024
A. You can apply online for the OBC Scholarship 2024 until 30th September 2024.
A. Bank Passbook, Aadhar Card, Caste Certificate, and Income Certificate.
A. There are two categories: Pre-Matric and Post-Matric, catering to different educational levels.
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