Nijut Babu Aasoni (MMNBA) 2026-27

Govt. of Assam (Education)

State GovtAssam

Updated on 5 Sept 2026

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Overview

Job Title

Nijut Babu Aasoni (MMNBA) 2026-27

Department Name

Govt. of Assam (Education)

Type

College / Education

Govt. Type

State Govt

Location

Assam

Application Type

Time Bound

Source

Official Website

Last Updated

5 Sept 2026

Official Site

https://directorateofhighereducation.assam.gov.in/

Description

Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Babu Aasoni (MMNBA) is a financial assistance scheme by the Government of Assam for male students from economically weaker families pursuing Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses. Introduced to complement the Nijut Moina scheme for girls, it aims to reduce dropout rates and support continued higher education. Applications are submitted through the student's own educational institution and verified via the SAMARTH portal.

Scholarship details

Academic session, IDs, and scholarship-specific fields for MMNBA.

Academic Session

2026-27

ABC ID Required

College Form Type

Scholarship

Scholarship Name

Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Babu Aasoni (MMNBA)

Total Amount

₹1,000/month (Undergraduate) · ₹2,000/month (Postgraduate) — paid up to 10 months/year

Scholarship By

State Govt

Scholarship Type

Male students, economically weaker families — income-capped

Eligibility criteria

Review qualification, age limit, and experience for MMNBA in the table below.

Qualification

12th Pass (Any stream) to Graduate (Any stream)

Age Limit

Age Limit Not Required

Applicant Scope

Across the State · Assam

Employment Exchange

Not Required

State Citizen

Required

Qualification

Applicant must be currently enrolled in Undergraduate (UG) 1st Year or Postgraduate (PG) 1st Year in a Government or Provincialised institution. Must already be admitted under the Fee Waiver Scheme. Family annual income must be below ₹4 lakh.

12th Pass (Any stream)orPursuing Graduation (Any stream)orGraduate (Any stream)

Important dates & links

Application and notification dates for MMNBA, including the apply window and official links.

Start Date

13 August 2026

Last Date

5 September 2026

Official Notification

Click here

Application Mode

Online

Selection process & notes

Selection stages, disclaimers, and terms for MMNBA.

Applicant must be a permanent resident of Assam with a valid domicile certificate.

Family annual income must be below ₹4 lakh. Applicant must already be admitted under the Government's Fee Waiver Scheme. Married UG students are not eligible.

Students receiving benefits under Dr. Banikanta Kakati Merit Award (Scooter Scheme) or the Chief Minister's Jibon Prerana Scheme are excluded.

Minimum 70% attendance required to continue receiving assistance. No payment during June, July, and winter vacation months.

Selection Process

Not merit or exam-based. Eligible male students from economically weaker families apply through their educational institution, which verifies eligibility, income, and academic details before uploading data to the SAMARTH Portal for auto-verification. The Higher Education Department processes DBT payment after final approval.

Disclaimer

This listing is compiled from official Government of Assam sources for informational and application-facilitation purposes on Avedan. Applicants must verify final eligibility, dates, and requirements against the official Directorate of Higher Education, Assam notification before applying. Avedan is not responsible for scheme changes made by the issuing authority.

Terms and Conditions:

Applicants must ensure all submitted information, including income and academic details, is accurate and complete. False information may lead to disqualification or withdrawal of benefits. Married undergraduate applicants, students already availing Banikanta Kakati Scooter Scheme or Jibon Prerana Scheme, and those enrolled in private institutions are not eligible. Benefits may be withdrawn for misconduct, indiscipline (including ragging, cheating, or vandalism), or attendance below the prescribed threshold, as per Higher Education Department guidelines. Aadhaar-linked bank account is mandatory for Direct Benefit Transfer.