What you get
Financial Assistance | - ₹10,000/- for students passing Matriculation (Class X) with 80% or above. | - ₹15,000/- for students passing 10+2 with 75% or above. | - ₹20,000/- for Graduation students with 70% or above. | - ₹25,000/- for Post Graduation students with 65% or above. | Disbursement Conditions | - Benefits are granted on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to fund availability. | - The Selection Committee may lower cut-off marks if insufficient applications are received. | - Financial assistance is transferred to the bank accounts of selected beneficiaries.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
Who is eligible to apply for this financial assistance scheme for meritorious students?
Students belonging to Scheduled Tribes (Plains), Other Backward Classes, or More Other Backward Classes in Assam who meet the specified percentage criteria for their educational level are eligible.
What are the different educational levels covered under this scheme?
The scheme covers Matriculation (Class X), 10+2, Graduation, and Post Graduation examinations.
How much financial assistance is provided for students who pass Matriculation with 80% or above?
Students securing 80% or above in Matriculation receive ₹10,000/-.
Is there an income limit for availing benefits under this scheme?
No, there is no income bracket restriction for eligibility.
Can a student claim this financial assistance as a right?
No, approval depends on fund availability and the discretion of the Selection Committee.
How are beneficiaries selected if there are insufficient applications?
The Selection Committee may lower the cut-off marks if required due to insufficient applications.
What is the financial grant for students who pass 10+2 with 75% or above?
Students achieving 75% or above in 10+2 receive ₹15,000/-.
How much assistance is given to Graduation students who secure 70% or above?
Graduation students with 70% or above marks receive ₹20,000/-.
What is the financial support for Post Graduation students with 65% or above marks?
Post Graduation students securing 65% or above receive ₹25,000/-.
How are beneficiaries selected if there are insufficient applications?
The Selection Committee may lower the cut-off marks if required due to insufficient applications.
How is the financial assistance disbursed to selected beneficiaries?
The amount is directly transferred to the bank accounts of approved beneficiaries.
What documents are required to apply for this scheme?
Applicants need a Caste Certificate, marksheet of the qualifying exam, bank account details with IFSC code, and Voter ID or Aadhaar Card.
Where can applicants find the application form for this scheme?
The Directorate of Welfare of Plains Tribes and Backward Classes, Assam, advertises the form in print and electronic media.
What should applicants do after downloading the application form?
They must fill all mandatory fields, attach a passport-sized photograph, self-attested copies of required documents, and submit the form to the Director, WPT & BC, Assam.