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Special Incentive to OBC Meritorious Students (Boys & Girls)

This scheme offers a financial incentive of up to ₹10,000/- to meritorious Other Backward Classes (OBC) students who have achieved 80% or higher marks in the HSSLC examination. The objective is to motivate and encourage OBC students to pursue higher education.

Start date2 Jul 2025
Last verifiedToday
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About This Scheme

The 'Special Incentive to OBC Meritorious Students (Boys & Girls)' scheme, administered by the Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, Government of Assam, provides financial assistance to deserving Other Backward Classes (OBC) students. Eligibility is extended to those who have achieved 80% or higher marks in the HSSLC examination. The scheme's objective is to motivate and encourage OBC students to pursue higher education, thereby fostering their academic parity with the broader population through a substantial incentive. Assistance is contingent upon the applicant satisfying the stipulated eligibility criteria and the successful submission of required documentation. An incentive of up to ₹10,000/- will be disbursed to students as approved by the Selection Committee. The applications will be accepted through the myScheme platform from 04/07/2025 to 31/10/2025. A DigiLocker account is required for application. Please refer to the Application Process section for details.

Benefits

₹10.0K

A financial incentive of upto ₹ 10,000/-.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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Required Documents

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    Recent Photograph
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    Caste Certificate (valid OBC certificate, inserting sub-caste)
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    Parents' Income Certificate, issued by the Circle Officer
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    HSSLC Admit Card
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    HSSLC Marksheet
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    HSLC Marksheet
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    Front Page of Passbook
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    Aadhaar Card/PAN Card

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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The applications will be accepted through the myScheme platform from 04/07/2025 to 31/10/2025.

Signup to DigiLocker

Step 1: Visit the DigiLocker Portal or download the DigiLocker Mobile App (Android / iOS).

Step 2: Click "Login/Register" and provide these details: Full name, Gender, Mobile number, Email ID, and Aadhaar Number. Create a 6-digit PIN.

Step 3: Finally, click "Submit". Note the 6-digit PIN for future reference.

Signin to myScheme

Step 1: At the top right corner of this page, click "Sign In". Provide your DigiLocker Mobile Number and the 6-digit PIN.

Step 2: Click the "I consent to terms of use" checkbox, then click "Sign In". You will be directed to the DigiLocker Consent Page.

Step 3: At the bottom of the page, click "Allow". You have now successfully signed in to myScheme.

Scheme Application

Step 1: At the top of this page, click "Apply Now". The application form of the scheme will open.

Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields of the application form, and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size.

Step 3: Carefully review all the information provided and the documents uploaded. Make any necessary corrections.

Step 4: Click "Submit". You'll receive the following confirmation message: "Form Submitted Successfully!".

Step 5: For future reference, click "Print" to print the form or to download the filled form as a PDF file. Else, click "Ok" to get redirected to the myScheme landing page.

Helpdesk Contact Details

Email: assamdirectorateofwelfareofsc@gmail.com

Mobile Number: 8638922415

GGovernment Portal

MYSCHEME

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Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹10.0K
Launched
2 Jul 2025

Categories

Social welfare & EmpowermentEducation & Learning

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