Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award 2026 – Apply For Assam Scooty Scheme

Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award 2026

The Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award 2026 is implemented by the Government of Assam under the Pragyan Bharati Scheme to encourage academic excellence among Higher Secondary (HS) students. Under this scheme, eligible students who secure 80% or more marks in the ASSEB Higher Secondary Examination 2026 will receive a scooter or equivalent financial assistance to support their higher education. The Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Assam has released the official guidelines for the 2026 award, including the eligibility conditions and beneficiary selection process.

Students who have passed the HS Final Examination 2026 with the required marks and meet the prescribed eligibility criteria can apply for the Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award (Scooty Scheme) 2026. The scheme is available for both boys and girls and aims to improve student mobility for higher education within Assam as well as outside the state.

In this article, you will find complete details about the Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award 2026, including the official guidelines, eligibility criteria, required marks, beneficiary list, important dates, required documents, application procedure, merit list, official notification, and frequently asked questions. Applicants are advised to keep checking the latest updates regarding the Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Scooty Scheme 2026 and use the official links for registration and application.

Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award 2026 Details

Name of the Scheme: Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award (Scooty Scheme) 2026

Presented By: Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Assam

Parent Scheme: Pragyan Bharati Scheme

Scheme Benefit: Two-Wheeler (Scooty)

Application Mode: Online

Online Application Starts From: 29th July 2026

Helpline Number: 8638781760, 7002428505

Email ID: bkkaward2026@gmail.com

Eligibility Criteria for Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award 2026

Students must satisfy the following eligibility conditions to apply for the Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award (Scooty Scheme) 2026 under the Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Assam.

• Students must secure 80% or more marks in the Higher Secondary Final Examination 2026 conducted by the Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB).
• Students belonging to the betterment or reappearance category are not eligible for the scheme.
• Applicants must be permanent residents of the State of Assam.
• Students studying in institutions outside Assam are also eligible, provided they possess a valid Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) of Assam.
• This is an application-based scheme, and eligible students must submit the online application.
• Offline applications will not be accepted.

How to Apply for Assam Scooty Scheme 2026

Eligible students can submit their online application for the Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award 2026 through the official registration portal after the application process begins by following the steps below.

• Visit the registration link available in the Important Links section.
• Click on “New Registration” and enter your HS Roll Number, Registration Number, and Mobile Number to create your account.
• Verify your mobile number and email address using the OTP received from the portal and log in using your registered credentials.
• Fill in the online application form with all the required details, including personal information, educational qualifications, Aadhaar number, bank account details, and current institution/course details.
• Upload the required documents such as the HS Marksheet, Aadhaar Card, recent passport-size photograph, bank passbook, admission proof, and other supporting documents in the prescribed format.
• Verify all the information carefully, submit the application successfully, and download or print the application acknowledgement for future reference.

Important Dates for Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award 2026

Important Links for Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award 2026

Distribution Process of Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award 2026

The Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Assam will collect the list of students who have secured 80% or above marks in the Higher Secondary Examination directly from the Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB). Based on the official data received, the list of eligible beneficiaries will be published on the official website of DHE Assam.

Students whose names appear in the beneficiary list must complete the online application process through the official application portal within the specified period. After verifying the submitted applications, the Directorate will appoint Nodal Principals to ensure the smooth distribution of scooters.

The Nodal Principals will issue Appreciation Certificates to all eligible students. Beneficiaries must collect the certificate from their respective Nodal Principal and submit it to the authorised scooter dealer for delivery of the vehicle.

The Government of Assam will bear the expenses related to vehicle registration and insurance by releasing the required funds to the Nodal Principals. After verifying the beneficiary details, the Nodal Principals will transfer the amount directly to the authorised dealers. Therefore, students are not required to pay any registration or insurance charges while receiving their scooters.

Each eligible student will also receive a helmet free of cost along with the scooter. However, the Government will not bear the cost of any additional accessories or optional fittings.

In the unfortunate event of the death of an eligible student before receiving the scooter, the legal guardian may decide whether to claim the benefit. Students receiving the Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award under the Pragyan Bharati Scheme will not be eligible for the Nijut Moina Scheme. However, if an eligible girl student voluntarily declines the scooter benefit, she may subsequently apply for the Nijut Moina Scheme, subject to the applicable government guidelines.