Assam University Scholarships 2026- Details, Eligibility, Amount

Assam University, located in Silchar, Assam, offers various scholarships to support meritorious and financially disadvantaged students. Below are the details regarding Assam University Scholarships for 2025, including eligibility criteria, application process, and scholarship amounts.

1. Assam University Merit Scholarships

• Eligibility:

  • Students securing top ranks in university examinations (UG/PG).

  • Minimum 75% marks or equivalent CGPA in the previous qualifying exam.

• Amount:

  • Up to ?5,000 per month (varies based on course and merit).

• Duration:

  • One academic year (renewable based on performance).

2. National Scholarships (Central Govt. Schemes)

a) Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students

• Eligibility:

  • Belong to SC/ST/OBC category.

  • Family income below ?2.5 lakh per annum.

  • Enrolled in a recognized UG/PG course.

• Amount:

  • Covers tuition fees + maintenance allowance (up to ?1,200–?1,500/month).

b) UGC-NET/JRF Fellowship

• Eligibility:

  • Qualified UGC-NET/JRF exam.

  • Enrolled in a PhD or MPhil program.

• Amount:

  • ?31,000/month (JRF) & ?35,000/month (SRF after 2 years).

c) Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF) for Minority Students

• Eligibility:

  • Minority community students (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, etc.).

  • Admitted to research programs (MPhil/PhD).

• Amount:

  • ?31,000/month (JRF) & ?35,000/month (SRF).

3. State Government Scholarships (Assam)

a) Assam Pragyan Bharati Scheme

• Eligibility:

  • Assam domicile students.

  • Pursuing UG/PG courses with minimum 60% marks.

• Amount:

  • One-time grant of ?10,000–?25,000.

b) Chief Minister’s Special Scholarship

• Eligibility:

  • Economically weak students.

  • Family income below ?2 lakh per annum.

• Amount:

  • Up to ?20,000 per year.

4. University-Specific Financial Aid

• Eligibility:

  • Students from low-income families (BPL category).

  • Minimum attendance of 75%.

• Amount:

  • Partial fee waiver + ?1,000–?3,000/month stipend.

How to Apply?

1. Online: Visit the official Assam University website (www.aus.ac.in) or National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).

2. Offline: Submit applications through the university’s scholarship cell with required documents (income certificate, caste certificate, mark sheets, etc.).

Key Deadlines (Tentative for 2025)

• University Scholarships: July–August 2025

• National/State Scholarships: September–October 2025