Pragyan Bharati Scheme 2026 – Apply Assam Scooty Scheme Online for Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award

Pragyan Bharati Scheme 2026 Details

The Pragyan Bharati Scheme was introduced by the Government of Assam in 2020 to encourage academic excellence among Higher Secondary students.

Initially, only girls securing First Division in the HS examination were eligible to receive scooters. However, from 2025 onwards, the scheme has been expanded, and all students (boys and girls) obtaining 80% or above marks in the HS Final Examination conducted by ASSEB are eligible under the Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award.

Scheme Information

• Scheme Name: Pragyan Bharati Scheme
• Award Name: Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award
• Department: Higher Education Department, Assam
• Eligible Candidates: To be updated
• Helpline Numbers: 8638781760, 7002428505
• Email: bkkaward2026@gmail.com

Objectives of Assam Scooty Scheme

The Government introduced this scheme with the following objectives:

• Encourage students to perform better in academics.
• Motivate students to pursue higher education.
• Improve transportation facilities for deserving students.
• Increase the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) in Assam.
• Reduce educational barriers caused by transportation issues.

Eligibility Criteria for Pragyan Bharati Scheme 2026

Applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

Resident

Applicants must be permanent residents of Assam.

Educational Qualification

Candidates should have secured 80% or more marks in the Higher Secondary Final Examination 2026 conducted by the Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB).

Other Eligibility

• Students appearing under betterment or reappearance categories are not eligible.
• Students studying outside Assam are also eligible if they possess a valid Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) of Assam.

Assam Scooty Merit List 2026

The Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Assam will publish the list of eligible beneficiaries after verifying applications.

Separate merit lists will be released for:

The merit list generally contains:

• Student Name
• Father’s Name
• Institution Name
• Roll & Number
• Registration Number
• Percentage of Marks

Distribution Process of Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award

The scooter distribution process will be completed in the following stages:

1. ASSEB will submit the list of students securing 80% or above.
2. DHE Assam will publish the list of beneficiaries.
3. Eligible students must complete online registration.
4. DHE will appoint Nodal Principals.
5. Students will collect their Appreciation Certificate from the Nodal Principal.
6. The certificate must be submitted to the allotted dealer.
7. Registration and insurance charges will be paid directly by the Government.
8. Students will collect the scooter from the dealer.
9. A helmet will also be provided free of cost.
10. No payment is required from students for registration or insurance.

Important Note

Girl beneficiaries receiving scooters under this scheme will not be eligible for the Nijut Moina Scheme. However, students who voluntarily opt out of receiving the scooter may apply for the Nijut Moina Scheme.