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Assam Pragyan Bharati Scheme 2026: Free Scooty for HS Meritorious Students & Fee Waiver
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The Government of Assam (Higher Education Department) implements the flagship Pragyan Bharati Scheme (Dr. Banikanta Kakati Award & Fee Waiver) to reward meritorious students who secure top division/distinction in the Higher Secondary (HS) Examinations with Free Two-Wheeler Scooties and provide complete College Admission Fee Waivers to students from economically weaker families.
Pragyan Bharati Scheme 2026 — Overview
| Scheme Name | Pragyan Bharati Scheme (Banikanta Kakati Merit Award) |
| Implementing Authority | Higher Education Department, Government of Assam |
| Key Benefits | Free Scooty (Petrol / Electric) + College Admission Fee Waiver |
| Target Beneficiaries | Meritorious HS passed boy and girl students across Assam |
| Official Portal | assam.gov.in |
Benefits & Eligibility Criteria
- Free Scooty Award (Dr. Banikanta Kakati Award):
- Girl Students: Secured 60% or above (First Division) in HS Examinations.
- Boy Students: Secured 75% or above (Star Marks/Distinction) in HS Examinations.
- Beneficiaries can choose between a standard Petrol Scooty or an Eco-friendly Electric Scooty.
- Free College Admission Fee Waiver: Complete waiver of admission, tuition, and college fees for students taking admission in BA, BSc, BCom, MA, MSc, MCom whose parental annual income is below ₹2 Lakhs.
Important Links
| Assam Higher Education Portal | assam.gov.in |