SIRISH Scholarship 2026–27 || Apply for Scholarship

 SIRISH Scholarship 2026–27 || Apply for Scholarship

SIRISH Scholarship is the online scholarship/financial-assistance system of the Directorate of Tea Tribes and Adivasi Welfare, Government of Assam, meant for eligible students and beneficiaries belonging to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community of Assam.SIRISH is the online application portal used by the Directorate of Tea Tribes and Adivasi Welfare, Assam for various welfare schemes for the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community.

The latest official Government of Assam notification for FY 2026–27. The current application notification covers 7 schemes. Applications opened on 26 August 2026 and the stated last date is 5 October 2026; scheme.But the last date is extended upto 15 Octorber 2026.

Type of Scholarship	Scholarship and Welfare Scheme
Department of Scholarship	Directorate of Tea Tribes and Adivasi Welfare
Mode of Application	Online
Start Date	26 August 2026
Last Date	5 October 2026
Extended Date	15 October
Name of Portal	Sirish Portal

 

No.	Scheme	Main purpose
1	Pre-Matric Scholarship	Financial support for Class IX–X students
2	Post-Matric Scholarship	Support for Class XI onward and eligible degree courses
3	Simon Sing Horo Special Post-Matric Scholarship	₹10,000 one-time incentive after HSLC/HSSLC
4	Financial Assistance for ANM/GNM & Technical Courses	Support for nursing, paramedical, ITI, diploma and technical courses
5	Financial Assistance for Higher Studies	Support for higher/professional/technical education
6	Financial Assistance to Students Clearing UPSC/APSC Prelims	Support for preparation for the Mains examination

 

1. Pre-Matric Scholarship

Who can apply?

This scholarship is for eligible Tea Tribes and Adivasi students studying in:

Class IX and Class X.

The official guideline specifies:

• Permanent resident of Assam
• Belong to Tea Tribes and Adivasi community
• Valid caste certificate
• Aadhaar-seeded scheduled bank account
• Family income not exceeding ₹5 lakh per year
• Must be studying in a recognized institution
• Recommendation from the Headmaster/Principal or relevant admission/fee receipt may be required.

Scholarship amount : ₹3,000 per year for Class IX–X.

2. Post-Matric Scholarship

This is one of the major SIRISH schemes.

Who is eligible?

The official guideline covers students studying:

• Class XI–XII
• Normal 3-year degree courses
• BA
• BBA
• B.Com
• B.Sc.
• Eligible integrated graduate + postgraduate courses
• Integrated MBA
• BA-LLB
• BA-B.Ed.
• MSW and other recognized courses.

Correspondence-course students can also be eligible.

Scholarship amount

Course	Amount
Class XI–XII	₹5,000/year
3-year Degree Course	₹7,000/year

Main eligibility

• Permanent resident of Assam
• Tea Tribes/Adivasi community
• Valid caste certificate
• Aadhaar-seeded scheduled bank account
• Family income ≤ ₹5 lakh/year
• Recognized institution/course
• Required recommendation/admission/fee documents

3. Simon Sing Horo Special Post-Matric Scholarship

This is a particularly important scheme for students who have recently passed HSLC or HSSLC.

Scholarship Amount : The student receives a one-time ₹10,000 incentive.

Who can receive it?

Tea Tribes/Adivasi students who:

• Pass HSLC from SEBA or an equivalent board recognized by Assam Government, or
• Pass HSSLC from AHSEC or an equivalent recognized board
• Pass during the current year
• Continue their education at the next level
• Have admission/continuation proof
• Are permanent residents of Assam
• Belong to Tea Tribes/Adivasi community
• Have a valid caste certificate

• Have an Aadhaar-seeded scheduled bank account.

 

4. Financial Assistance for ANM/GNM & Technical Courses

This scheme is designed for students/youth pursuing job-oriented technical, professional, nursing, paramedical and diploma courses.

The official guideline covers courses of at least one year duration in government and recognized non-government institutions.

Courses covered include

• GNM
• ANM
• Para-medical courses
• Polytechnic
• ITI
• Lab Technician
• D.Pharm
• D.El.Ed
• PGDCA
• ADCA
• Beauty Therapist
• Other eligible diploma/technical/professional courses.

Scholarship Amount :

Group	Courses	Assistance
A	3-year GNM	₹20,000/year
B	2-year ANM	₹15,000/year
C	Polytechnic, vocational 3-year degree/equivalent	₹8,000/year
D	ITI, Lab Technician, D.Pharm, D.El.Ed and eligible ≥2-year diplomas	₹6,000/year
E	PGDCA, ADCA, Beauty Therapist and eligible ≥1-year diplomas	₹4,000/year

Main eligibility

The applicant must generally:

• Be a permanent resident of Assam
• Belong to Tea Tribes/Adivasi community
• Have a valid caste certificate
• Have Aadhaar-seeded scheduled bank account
• Be currently and regularly pursuing the course
• Study in a government or government-recognized institute
• Provide previous examination marksheet
• Provide admission/fee receipt or institution recommendation
• Have family income ≤ ₹5 lakh/year.

5. Financial Assistance for Higher Studies

This is intended for students pursuing Higher, Professional, Technical and Research Education.

The scheme specifically mentions areas such as:

• MBBS
• BDS
• Medical studies
• Engineering
• MBA
• Architecture
• Law
• Agriculture
• Nursing
• Research
• PhD
• Other eligible higher/technical education.

Scholarship Amount :

Group	Examples	Amount
A	MBBS, BDS, BAMS, B.V.Sc, BE, ME, B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Arch, M.Arch, M.Phil, PhD etc.	₹35,000/year
B	MBA, M.Sc Agriculture, LLM, B.Sc Agriculture, B.Sc Biotechnology etc.	₹30,000/year
C	B.Sc Nursing, B.Pharm, MA, M.Sc, M.Sc Nursing, M.Com, MSW, LLB, B.Ed etc.	₹25,000/year

Main eligibility

The applicant must generally:

• Be a permanent resident of Assam
• Belong to Tea Tribes/Adivasi community
• Have a valid caste certificate
• Have Aadhaar-seeded scheduled bank account
• Have family income ≤ ₹5 lakh/year
• Provide current-year admission/fee receipt or institution recommendation
• Not be a government service holder.

6. Financial Assistance for Students Clearing UPSC/APSC Prelims

This is not a normal school/college scholarship. It is a special financial assistance scheme for Tea Tribes/Adivasi candidates who have cleared the Civil Services Preliminary Examination.

Purpose : The assistance is intended to help candidates prepare for the Civil Services Main Examination after clearing the preliminary examination.

Amount

Examination cleared	Assistance
UPSC Civil Services Prelims	₹1,00,000
APSC Civil Services Prelims	₹75,000

 

Eligibility

The applicant must:

• Be a permanent resident of Assam
• Belong to Tea Tribes/Adivasi community
• Have valid caste certificate
• Have Aadhaar-seeded scheduled bank account
• Have cleared the current year's UPSC/APSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination
• Submit the admit card and result
• Have family income ≤ ₹5 lakh/year
• Not be a government service holder.  

 

 

At a glance: How much can students receive?

Scheme	Benefit
Pre-Matric, Class IX–X	₹3,000/year
Post-Matric, Class XI–XII	₹5,000/year
Post-Matric, 3-year degree	₹7,000/year
Simon Sing Horo	₹10,000 one-time
ANM	₹15,000/year
GNM	₹20,000/year
Technical/Diploma courses	₹4,000–₹8,000/year, depending on course
Higher Studies – Group A	₹35,000/year
Higher Studies – Group B	₹30,000/year
Higher Studies – Group C	₹25,000/year
UPSC Prelims qualified	₹1,00,000 one-time
APSC Prelims qualified	₹75,000 one-time

 

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