Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Aasoni
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Education & Learning,Scholarships and student finance
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The scheme aims to support ten lakh girl students with financial grants as admission incentives for Higher Secondary, Graduation, and Post-Graduation studies to eradicate child marriage. It benefits unmarried girl students domiciled in Assam with monthly financial assistance.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a girl student domiciled in Assam irrespective of economic status. - The applicant must be enrolled in government and venture educational institutions for Higher Secondary, Graduation (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce), or Post-Graduation (Master of Arts/Master of Science/Master of Commerce/Bachelor of Education) courses. - The applicant must be a regular student (no correspondence or part-time students). - The applicant must be unmarried except for those enrolled in Post-Graduation and Bachelor of Education categories. - The applicant must maintain institutional discipline and adhere to all rules and regulations. - The applicant must attend classes regularly and maintain 75% attendance for existing beneficiaries.
Application Mode
Online
Application Process
Step 1: Application Form Collection Collect the prescribed application form from the respective educational institution (school, college, or university) where you are currently enrolled, ensuring you have all required documents ready for submission. Step 2: Form Completion and Submission Fill up the prescribed application form with correct and complete details including personal information, academic records, bank account details, and submit the duly filled form to the Head of Institution (Principal/Registrar) of your current educational institution. Step 3: Institutional Verification The Head of Institution will collect and verify your application form along with supporting documents, and one or two designated Nodal Teachers will be responsible for implementing the scheme at institutional level under supervision of the Head. Step 4: Portal Upload and Auto-Verification The Principal or Registrar will submit the verified application data through their respective institutional portal for auto-verification in the centralized system, ensuring accuracy and completeness of submitted information. Step 5: Eligibility Assessment The institutional authorities will assess your eligibility based on admission status, domicile, marital status, attendance records (for existing beneficiaries), and compliance with institutional rules and regulations. Step 6: Approval and Database Entry Upon successful verification and eligibility confirmation, your application will be approved and entered into the beneficiary database for monthly Direct Benefit Transfer processing through the designated portal system. Step 7: Bank Account Verification Ensure your bank account details are correctly linked for Direct Benefit Transfer, and maintain active account status for receiving monthly financial assistance without interruption. Step 8: Monthly Benefit Disbursement Receive monthly financial assistance through Direct Benefit Transfer to your bank account for maximum ten months per academic year, excluding June and July vacation periods. Application Opening Date: 7th August 2025 Application Closing Date: 5th September 2025
Required Documents
- At Time of Application
- - Identity Card: Government-issued identity proof (original and photocopy)
- - Domicile Certificate: Assam domicile certificate (original and photocopy)
- - Academic Records: Previous qualifying examination mark sheets and certificates (attested copies)
- - Admission Proof: Current enrollment/admission certificate from institution (original)
- - Bank Account Details: Bank passbook or account statement for Direct Benefit Transfer (photocopy)
- - Unmarried Status Declaration: Self-declaration of unmarried status (except for Post-Graduation and Bachelor of Education students)
- For Existing Beneficiaries (Additional)
- - Attendance Certificate: 75% attendance certificate from previous year issued by Head of Institution
- - Academic Performance Record: Previous year academic performance report
- For Self-Financed Courses (Additional)
- - First Year Admission Proof: Certificate confirming first-year admission in self-financed government course
FAQs
Can married girls pursuing Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Commerce, or Bachelor of Education apply for this financial assistance program?
Yes, married girls are eligible to apply, but only if they are enrolled in Post-Graduation courses (Master of Arts/Master of Science/Master of Commerce) or Bachelor of Education programs. Marriage is not a disqualifying factor for these specific categories.
What happens to my monthly financial assistance if I maintain less than 75% attendance in classes during the academic year?
If you are an existing beneficiary and fail to maintain 75% attendance, your benefits will be withdrawn immediately. New applicants must ensure regular class attendance, while continuing students must provide an attendance certificate showing 75% attendance from the previous year.
If I receive a scooter under the Banikanta Kakati Award through Pragyan Bharati program, can I still apply for this monthly financial grant?
You cannot receive both benefits simultaneously. However, if you opt out of the scooter benefit from the Banikanta Kakati Award, you become eligible to apply for this financial assistance program.
Are students enrolled in private colleges, universities, or educational institutions eligible to receive monthly financial assistance under this program?
No, students enrolled in private educational institutions are not eligible for this program. Only students enrolled in government and venture educational institutions can apply for the financial assistance.
What is the total annual financial benefit amount for students pursuing Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Commerce degrees?
Students pursuing graduation courses receive ₹1,250 per month for a maximum of 10 months, totaling ₹12,500 per year. The assistance is provided through Direct Benefit Transfer to your bank account on a monthly basis.
Can daughters of Members of Parliament, Ministers, or Members of Legislative Assembly apply for this educational financial assistance program?
No, daughters of Ministers, Members of Parliament, and Members of Legislative Assembly are not eligible to apply for this financial assistance program, regardless of meeting other eligibility criteria.
What are the specific academic months during which beneficiaries will not receive financial assistance payments through this program?
Beneficiaries will not receive financial assistance during June and July every year for the academic session 2025-26. The scheme is not effective during summer vacation or vacations extending more than one month.
If I engage in activities like cheating, ragging, vandalism, or other disruptive behavior, what impact will it have on my benefits?
Any engagement in disruptive behavior, cheating, ragging, vandalism, or misconduct will result in immediate withdrawal of all benefits under this scheme. You must adhere to institutional discipline and all rules and regulations.
Are part-time students or those pursuing correspondence courses eligible to apply for monthly financial assistance under this educational support program?
No, only regular students are eligible for this financial assistance program. Students pursuing part-time courses or correspondence education are not eligible to apply for these benefits.
What is the maximum monthly financial assistance amount available for students pursuing Higher Secondary education in Classes 11 and 12?
Higher Secondary students in Classes 11 and 12 receive ₹1,000 per month for a maximum of 10 months, totaling ₹10,000 per year through Direct Benefit Transfer.
Do I need to submit any special documentation if I am applying for the first time to a self-financed government course?
Yes, if you are applying for a self-financed government course, you must provide additional documentation including a certificate confirming your first-year admission in the self-financed government course along with other required documents.
Can students who are currently in-service and admitted to Bachelor of Education courses on deputation basis apply for this assistance?
No, in-service girls who are admitted to Bachelor of Education courses on deputation basis are not eligible to apply for this financial assistance program.