Scholarship Last Date 2026-27: Assam & Northeast India
Every scholarship on AssamJobApply, sorted by last date. Tap a card for the full guide.
Scholarship dates are spread across NSP, SAMARTH, SIRISH and foundation websites. This page puts them all in one place so you do not miss a deadline.
Open Now: Sorted by Last Date
SIRISH Scholarship 2026-27
For Assam's Tea Tribes and Adivasi students. 7 schemes. Apply at sirishassam.in.
Read guide & applyPost Matric Scholarship for ST Students
ST students from Class 11 to PG. Family income up to ₹2.5 lakh. Institute verification: 6 Nov.
Read guide & applyPost Matric Scholarship for SC Students
SC students from Class 11 to PG. Family income up to ₹2.5 lakh. Earlier last date was 30 Sept. Institute verification now 15 Nov. Pre-matric SC (Class 9 and 10) is also open till 15 Oct on NSP.
Read guide & applyLIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship 2026
LIC Golden Jubilee Foundation scheme for students from economically weaker families. Family income up to ₹4.5 lakh. Apply online through licindia.in. Earlier last date was 30 Sept.
Read guide & applyIshan Uday Scholarship 2026-27
UGC scheme for first-year UG students from North Eastern Region states.
Read guide & applyNEC Merit Scholarship 2026-27
Diploma, Degree, PG and PhD students of the NE. Minimum 60% marks. ₹20,000 to ₹30,000 per year. Fresh dates come separately on NSP.
Read guide & applyNSP Scholarship Renewal 2026-27
For students who got an NSP scholarship last year. Use your old OTR or Application ID. Never register again. Pre-matric renewal had an earlier date, so check your scheme on NSP.
Read guide & renewAzim Premji Scholarship 2026-27
₹30,000 per year for girls from government schools joining first-year UG or diploma. Renewal for 2024 and 2025 batches opened 15 Sept.
Read guideNMMS Scholarship Assam 2026-27
Class VIII students in government schools. ₹12,000 per year. Check the Bidyarthi portal for the exam notice.
Read guideClosed Scholarships
These have closed for 2026-27. Read the guides to prepare for the next round.
- Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC & DNT (Assam)
Student application closed 30 Sept 2026. Institute verification till 31 Oct. - SBI Asha Scholarship
Closed 19 Sept 2026 - Nijut Moina & Nijut Babu Aasoni
Window was 14 Aug to 5 Sept 2026 - Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award (Scooty)
Closed 21 Aug 2026 - NMMS scholarship on NSP (selected students)
Closed 31 Aug 2026 - Assam MLA Scholarship (SUHRID)
Not an open application. Scheme not implemented since FY 2021-22.
Apply Early: Why It Matters
- Portal slows down in the last days and forms can fail.
- Your college must verify the form, then the district or state does. Each step has a cut-off.
- Rarely reopened. The OBC window closed on 30 Sept without an extension, so do not count on one.
Documents to Keep Ready
- Aadhaar card and Aadhaar-linked mobile number
- Bank passbook (active, Aadhaar-seeded account)
- Income certificate and caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC)
- PRC for NEC Merit and Assam state schemes
- Last marksheet, bonafide certificate, photo
How to Apply on NSP
- Open scholarships.gov.in and complete One Time Registration (OTR) with your Aadhaar-linked mobile.
- Log in, pick academic year 2026-27, then choose Fresh or Renewal.
- Select your scheme, fill in details and upload documents.
- Submit and save the acknowledgement slip.
- Ask your college nodal officer to verify. Track status on the portal.
Earlier Scholarship Posts (2025 Cycle)
Show 11 earlier guides
- Combined Merit Scholarship (Assam Degree & Master)
- Special Scholarship to ST (P) Meritorious Students
- Aadhar Kaushal Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities
- ONGC Sports Scholarship Scheme
- HDFC Bank ECSS Scholarship
- UGC National Scholarship (PG)
- National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS)
- Free Scooter Scheme for Assam HS Students
- Free Civil Services Coaching in Delhi
- Ongoing Scholarships 2025
- Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Has the SC post-matric scholarship date been extended?
Yes. The Assam SC post-matric scholarship on NSP now accepts student applications till 15 October 2026, and institute verification runs till 15 November 2026. The earlier last date was 30 September.
Is the OBC post-matric scholarship still open?
No. NSP shows the student application window for Post-Matric OBC (Assam) closed on 30 September 2026. Institute verification continues till 31 October 2026.
What is the last date for LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship 2026?
15 October 2026. LIC extended it from 30 September. Apply online through licindia.in.
What is the last date for NSP scholarship 2026-27?
For most schemes it is 31 October 2026, with institute verification on 15 November 2026. Some schemes close earlier or later, so check your scheme on NSP.
When do SIRISH and ST post-matric close?
SIRISH closes on 5 October 2026 and ST post-matric on 6 October 2026.
Can I still apply for Ishan Uday or NEC Merit?
Yes. Ishan Uday is open until 31 October 2026. NEC Merit renewal also closes 31 October 2026. Fresh NEC dates are notified separately on NSP.
I missed Azim Premji Round 1. What now?
Round 2 is scheduled for 10 to 31 January 2027. Existing scholars should use the renewal window.
Is Aadhaar compulsory?
Yes for NSP schemes. You need an Aadhaar-linked mobile to create the OTR, and an Aadhaar-seeded bank account for payment.
Will the deadline be extended?
Some schemes get extensions, as the SC scheme did, but others close on time. Apply now.
