| Scheme | Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award |
| Organization | Directorate of Higher Education |
| Eligibility | 80% in HS 2026 |
| Benefit | Scooter with helmet |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 29 July 2026 |
| Last Date | 31 August 2026 |
Assam Scooty Scheme 2026
The Directorate of Higher Education, Assam has opened the online application for the Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award, 2026, which students across the state know as the Assam Scooty Scheme. Students who have passed the Higher Secondary Examination – 2026, conducted by the Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB) with 80% or more marks can apply from 29 July 2026 at 2:00 PM till 31 August 2026 at 6 PM.
Submitting the online application is mandatory this year. The department has introduced it so that eligible beneficiaries are identified accurately, duplication with the Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Asoni (MMNMA) is avoided, and the procurement of scooters can be planned properly. Applications submitted after the closing date will not be entertained, and no offline application is accepted in any form.
Assam Scooty Scheme Details
Award Name: Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award, 2026
Parent Scheme: Pragyan Bharati Scheme
Department: Higher Education Department, Government of Assam
Examination Considered: Higher Secondary Final Examination, 2026 conducted by ASSEB
Guideline No.: E237411/2026/92 dated 12 June 2026
Helpline: 8638781760, 7002428505
Email: [email protected]
Eligibility Criteria of Assam Scooty Scheme 2026
Marks: The student must have obtained 80% or more marks in the Higher Secondary Final Examination, 2026 conducted by the Assam State School Education Board. The same 80% mark applies to girl students and boy students alike.
Category of Examinee: Students who appeared in the betterment and reappearance category are not eligible for the scheme.
Residence: The student must be a resident of the State of Assam.
Studying Outside Assam: Students who have taken admission in institutions outside the state are also eligible, provided they hold a valid Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) of Assam.
Nijut Moina Overlap: A beneficiary of the Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award is not eligible for the Nijut Moina Scheme. If a girl student opts out of receiving the scooter, she may instead apply under the Nijut Moina Scheme.
In short, if you have secured 80% or more in the Higher Secondary Final Examination, 2026 as a regular examinee and you are a resident of Assam, you are eligible, even if your college is outside the state.
What the Beneficiary Receives
The selected student receives a scooter free of cost, along with a helmet that is also provided free of cost by the government. The amount for scooter registration and insurance is released by the government through the Nodal Principal to the dealer concerned, so you do not pay any money to the dealer on those two heads. The government does not bear the cost of any other accessory.
Why 2026 Is the Last Year of Scooter Distribution
While presenting the state budget for 2026-27 on 10 July 2026, Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah stated that nearly 18,000 students will receive scooters this year and that the scooter distribution programme will be discontinued from the next academic session. The amount set aside for scooters is to be redirected to the Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Asoni and the Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Babu Asoni so that a wider group of students receives financial assistance instead.
This makes the Higher Secondary batch of 2026 the last one covered under the scooter distribution. If you are eligible this year, the application window that closes on 31 August 2026 is the only one you will get.
Distribution Process
The scooter does not reach the student directly from the department. It moves through the following stages:
| The list of students securing 80% and above marks is collected from the Assam State School Education Board. |
| Eligible students submit the online application within the prescribed period. |
| The provisional list of eligible applicants is published, followed by the final list of beneficiaries. |
| The Director of Higher Education notifies the Nodal Principals, who collect the Appreciation Certificates from the department. |
| You collect your Appreciation Certificate from the Nodal Principal concerned and submit it to the allotted dealer. |
| You collect the scooter and the free helmet from the dealer, with registration and insurance already paid for by the government. |
In case of a student’s untimely demise, the legal guardians may or may not choose to collect the scooter.
How to Apply for Assam Scooty Scheme?
The application is accepted only through the designated online portal of the Directorate of Higher Education, Assam. You can reach it using the link given in the Important Links section below.
| Open the application link from the Important Links section below. |
| Register with your Higher Secondary Examination, 2026 roll details and note the login credentials you receive. |
| Fill in every required field carefully, since the information you furnish is verified against the records of ASSEB and other competent authorities. |
| Upload the documents asked for on the portal in the prescribed format and size. |
| Submit the application before 31 August 2026, 6 PM and save or print a copy for your own record. |
The detailed instructions on eligibility, the documents required and the application procedure are published on the online application portal itself, so read them once before you begin filling the form. You may find the image resizer tool useful while preparing your photograph for upload.
The provisional list of eligible applicants is published on 25 August 2026. If your name does not appear in it even though you meet the criteria, you can submit a claim or objection between 25 August 2026 and 30 August 2026. The final list of beneficiaries follows on 10 September 2026.
Note: Submission of false, incorrect, or misleading information, or suppression of material facts, makes the application liable to rejection and may attract action as per rules. Mere submission of an online application does not by itself confer any right to receive the award.
Important Dates of Assam Scooty Scheme
| Guideline Date | 12 June 2026 |
| Notification Date | 28 July 2026 |
| Apply Start Date | 29 July 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Apply Last Date | 31 August 2026 till 6 PM |
| Provisional List | To be notified |
| Claims & Objections | To be notified |
| Final List | To be notified |
Important Links of Assam Scooty Scheme 2026
| Application Form | Register | Login |
| Date Extension Notice | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Scheme Guidelines | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Install Android App | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs of Assam Scooty Scheme
What is the last date to apply for the Assam Scooty Scheme 2026?
The online application portal closes on 31 August 2026 at 6 PM. Applications submitted after this will not be entertained.
What percentage is required for the Assam Scooty Scheme 2026?
A student must secure 80% or more marks in the Higher Secondary Final Examination, 2026 conducted by ASSEB. The same 80% applies to both girl and boy students.
Is 2026 the last year of scooter distribution in Assam?
Yes. In the 2026-27 state budget, the Finance Minister announced that nearly 18,000 students will receive scooters this year and that the scooter distribution programme will be discontinued from the next academic session, with the funds moved to the Nijut Moina and Nijut Babu schemes.
Are students studying outside Assam eligible for the award?
Yes. Students admitted to institutions outside the state are eligible provided they hold a valid Permanent Resident Certificate of Assam.
Can a scooter beneficiary also receive the Nijut Moina benefit?
No. A beneficiary of the Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award is not eligible for the Nijut Moina Scheme. A girl student who opts out of receiving the scooter can apply for the Nijut Moina Scheme.
Do students have to pay for registration and insurance of the scooter?
No. The government provides the amount for registration and insurance through the Nodal Principal to the dealer, and the helmet is also free. The government does not pay for any other accessories.
Do we have to take admission is any College/ University for receiving this scheme?
I have a scooty please sir madam
Is 2026 the last year of scoter distribution in assam?
Yes.
Thank you
Sir Login r karone OTP ohanai
All of the students can apply or only for the top scorer
Do we have to apply this sceme only through online or we can have in our University too?
& When will be the last date for this sceme?
Application is going on till 21 august
Application is going on till 31 August