Assam HS Scooty Awards (Pragyan Bharati / Banikanta Kakati)
Assam gives scooties (+helmet) to 80%+ HS passers entering UG — apply online yearly.
Last verified: 2026-10-03 · One-time · Applies in: Assam (state domicile usually required; central schemes apply across states)
How to apply
Mandatory online application on banikantakakatiaward.org (2026 window: 29 Jul–31 Aug); merit lists in Sep.
Deadline: 2026 window closed 31 Aug; merit lists Sep (verify yearly)
Wait after verification: Distribution events after merit lists
Documents you need
- • HS marksheet
- • School bonafide
- • Domicile proof
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Why your scholarship money might not arrive (DBT/Aadhaar explainer)
Almost every scholarship is paid via DBT/PFMS straight to the student's bank account — not in cash, not to the school. The #1 reason money gets stuck is the bank account not being Aadhaar-seeded/NPCI-mapped. Check with your bank: 'Is my account DBT-enabled?'
Name mismatch is the #2 reason: the name on Aadhaar, bank account and application must match letter-by-letter. A single spelling difference (Kumar vs Kumaar) can hold payment for months.
Track on PFMS Know Your Payments or the NSP payment board.
Quick answers
Can I hold two scholarships together?
It depends on the schemes. From AY 2026–27, NSP allows one merit-based scholarship plus one or more welfare-based schemes (subject to each scheme's rules). Some schemes forbid combining benefits — always check the specific scheme conditions. (INSPIRE explicitly requires surrendering the other.)
Do I need to reapply every year?
Yes — check the portal for renewal rules.
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Source: DHE Assam (Banikanta Kakati portal) (https://banikantakakatiaward.org) · Last verified: 2026-10-03. Amounts and dates change yearly — confirm on the official portal.