Award brief
| Award value | The scheme offers financial assistance of Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 25,000 for meritorious ST (P)/OBC/MOBC students... |
|---|---|
| Last date | The official listing gives no last date; the provider announces it with each call. |
| Who can apply | Age: 18 to 35 years. Category: Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Class (OBC) |
| Provider | Welfare of Plain Tribes and Backward Classes Department |
| How to apply | Offline |
Contents of this entry
Overview
The scheme offers financial assistance of Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 25,000 for meritorious ST (P)/OBC/MOBC students in Assam. The official listing does not provide a deadline, so check the official portal for details. Applications are accepted offline.
The Special Incentive scheme supports meritorious students from Scheduled Tribes (Plain), Other Backward Classes, and More Other Backward Classes communities in Assam. It is run by the Directorate of Welfare of Plains Tribes and Backward Classes, Government of Assam.
This scheme provides financial grants to students who achieve high marks in their academic examinations, including Matriculation, 10+2, Graduation, and Post Graduation.
The financial support ranges from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 25,000, depending on the educational level and the marks obtained. This assistance is crucial for encouraging higher education among underprivileged communities.
Eligibility
- Age
- 18 to 35 years
- Category
- Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Class (OBC)
- State
- Assam
Conditions in the official listing
Eligibility:
- Academic: Must secure 80% or above in Matriculation, 75% or above in 10+2, 70% or above in Graduation, or 65% or above in Post Graduation.
- Age: 18 to 35 years.
- Income: No income limit specified.
- Category: Must belong to Scheduled Tribe (Plain), Other Backward Class, or More Other Backward Class.
Two cases, worked through
Qualifies
Does not qualify
Each case is built only from the conditions in the official listing. Your own case may differ; the call decides.
Award value in detail
Award value:
- Rs. 10,000 for students passing Matriculation (Class X) with 80% or above.
- Rs. 15,000 for students passing 10+2 with 75% or above.
- Rs. 20,000 for Graduation students with 70% or above.
- Rs. 25,000 for Post Graduation students with 65% or above.
The benefits are granted on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to fund availability. The amount is transferred directly to the bank accounts of selected beneficiaries.
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Application steps
Application steps:
- The scheme will be advertised in print and electronic media, along with the application form format.
- Download and print the prescribed application form.
- Fill in all mandatory fields, attach a passport-sized photograph, and include self-attested copies of required documents.
- Submit the completed application form along with documents to the Director, WPT & BC, Assam.
Common application errors
Common application errors:
- Missing required documents such as the Caste Certificate or marksheets.
- Not filling all mandatory fields in the application form.
- Failure to self-attest the copies of documents when required.
Questions and answers
What is the financial assistance for Matriculation students?
Students securing 80% or above in Matriculation receive Rs. 10,000.
Is there an income limit for this scheme?
No, there is no income limit for eligibility.
Can I claim this financial assistance as a right?
No, approval depends on fund availability and the discretion of the Selection Committee.
What happens if there are insufficient applications?
The Selection Committee may lower the cut-off marks if needed.
What documents are needed for application?
You need a Caste Certificate, marksheet, bank account details, and Voter ID or Aadhaar Card.
Where can I find the application form?
The form is advertised by the Directorate of Welfare of Plains Tribes and Backward Classes in print and electronic media.
Official call and application portal
Applications are submitted only on the provider's own portal. jsrr.in does not accept forms, documents or fees.
Apply on directoratetribalaffairsplain.assam.gov.in
Documents from the provider
- Application Form directorwptbc.assam.gov.in, PDF
jsrr.in is an independent index, not a funding agency or a government body. The provider's official call is final: confirm every condition, amount and date there, and do not pay anyone who offers to apply for you.
This entry was drafted with AI tools from the official listing. Each amount and date in it was checked automatically against that listing; read the official call before you apply.
Filed under
- StateAssam86
- FieldEducation & Learning1105
- Eligible groupOBC186
- Eligible groupST341
- Eligible groupStudents850
- AgencyWelfare of Plain Tribes and Backward Classes Department5
- LevelState4048
- Award typeCash2722
- KeywordEducation354
- KeywordIncentive81
- KeywordMerit24
- KeywordOther Backward Class20
- KeywordScheduled Tribe157
- KeywordSchool83
- KeywordStudent655
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