Last Updated: 26 June 2026
The Government of Assam has reported the disbursement of more than ₹176 crore under two Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes supporting higher education during the 2025–26 academic session. The update was shared by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma through an official announcement and is supported by information available from the Higher Education Department, Government of Assam, the Assam Budget 2025–26, and related government notifications.
The assistance has been released under the Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Aasoni scheme for eligible female students and the Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Babu Aasoni scheme for eligible male students. According to official government figures released for the 2025–26 reporting period and accessed in June 2026, the two schemes have together supported more than 2.5 lakh beneficiaries across the state.
Overview
|
Particular |
Details |
|
State |
Assam |
|
Academic Session |
2025–26 |
|
Implementing Authority |
Higher Education Department, Government of Assam |
|
Assistance Mode |
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) |
|
Total Assistance Released |
More than ₹176 crore |
|
Total Beneficiaries* |
Over 2.5 lakh |
*Based on official Government of Assam figures for the 2025–26 academic session, retrieved in June 2026.
Scheme-wise Distribution
|
Scheme |
Beneficiaries* |
Financial Assistance* |
|
Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Aasoni |
2,00,727 female beneficiaries |
₹167.05 crore |
|
Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Babu Aasoni |
49,438 male beneficiaries |
₹9.78 crore |
|
Total |
Over 2.5 lakh |
More than ₹176 crore |
*Figures are based on official government announcements for the 2025–26 academic session. Readers should refer to the latest notifications for any subsequent revisions.
Purpose of the Schemes
Reducing Financial Barriers
The two schemes are intended to help eligible learners continue higher education by providing financial assistance through the Direct Benefit Transfer system. The DBT mechanism transfers funds directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts, reducing administrative delays and improving transparency.
Supporting Educational Access
The initiatives form part of Assam’s broader approach to improving participation in higher education. By easing financial constraints, the schemes aim to support students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and encourage continued enrolment in colleges and universities.
Policy Context
Higher education has remained a key focus of the Assam Government’s education strategy in recent years. Financial assistance programmes are designed to improve affordability while supporting the state’s long-term objective of strengthening human resource development.
The Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Aasoni scheme focuses on financial support for eligible female students and has been linked by the government to wider educational and social policy objectives. The Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Babu Aasoni scheme extends similar assistance to eligible male students, broadening the reach of state-funded support.
According to the Chief Minister, continued investment in education is expected to contribute to skill development and create greater opportunities for young people across Assam.
Timeline and Verification
The financial figures presented in this article relate specifically to the 2025–26 academic session and represent the latest officially reported data available at the time of publication.
Future beneficiary numbers, eligibility conditions, financial allocations, or operational guidelines may be revised through fresh notifications issued by the Higher Education Department, Government of Assam. Readers should always verify the latest information before relying on earlier announcements.
Fraud and Safety Advisory
Applicants should use only official Government of Assam websites and notifications for information related to higher education assistance schemes.
- Never share OTPs, passwords, or banking credentials.
- Government departments do not charge fees to approve DBT benefits.
- Avoid unofficial agents or social media pages promising guaranteed assistance.
- Verify application links and payment requests through official government portals.
- Report suspicious messages or fraudulent websites to the appropriate authorities.
Official Sources
Information in this article has been compiled using:
- Higher Education Department, Government of Assam notifications
- Assam Budget 2025–26 documents
- Official Office Memorandums and scheme guidelines
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s official announcement regarding the 2025–26 disbursement
- Other publicly available Government of Assam documents
Editorial Disclaimer
This article is based on official government announcements and publicly available documents relating to the 2025–26 academic session. Scheme rules, eligibility criteria, financial allocations, implementation procedures, and beneficiary figures may change through subsequent notifications, circulars, or Office Memorandums. If any information in this article differs from a later notification issued by the Government of Assam or the Higher Education Department, the latest official notification and portal update shall prevail.