What do you get under Banikanta Kakati Award?
A scooter for students who score very high marks in the Higher Secondary (Class 12) final exam, under the Pragyan Bharati scheme. 2026 is the last year of scooter distribution.
The 2026-27 budget says about 18,000 students will get scooters this year and that scooter distribution under this award will stop from the next academic year. The exact 2026 marks cut-off and dates were in a Directorate guideline that is no longer online; confirm with your college.
Banikanta Kakati Award: latest updates
- Budget 2026-27: around 18,000 students eligible for scooters this year; scooters under this award end from the next academic year and the money goes to Nijut Moina and Nijut Babu. official source
Who is eligible for Banikanta Kakati Award?
- Students of Assam who pass the Higher Secondary final examination with very high marks.
- About 18,000 students are eligible in 2026.
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- The 2026 cut-off is reported as 80% marks for both girls and boys (the Directorate's guideline page has gone offline). In 2022 it was 60% for girls and 75% for boys.
- From the next academic year the state will stop the scooters and put the money into Nijut Moina and Nijut Babu.
Documents needed for Banikanta Kakati Award
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How to apply for Banikanta Kakati Award
- Eligible students apply online through the Directorate of Higher Education portal when the window opens; for 2026 colleges announced the online application in July 2026.
- Ask your college or the school where you passed HS for the verification and distribution date.
How to check Banikanta Kakati Award status
- Ask your college or the district administration about the distribution list and date.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Banikanta Kakati Award?
Students of Assam who pass the Higher Secondary final examination with very high marks. About 18,000 students are eligible in 2026.
How much do I get under Banikanta Kakati Award?
A scooter for students who score very high marks in the Higher Secondary (Class 12) final exam, under the Pragyan Bharati scheme. 2026 is the last year of scooter distribution. The 2026-27 budget says about 18,000 students will get scooters this year and that scooter distribution under this award will stop from the next academic year. The exact 2026 marks cut-off and dates were in a Directorate guideline that is no longer online; confirm with your college.
What documents do I need for Banikanta Kakati Award?
Education certificates (marksheets); Proof of admission or fee receipt; Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Passport-size photo.
How do I apply for Banikanta Kakati Award?
Eligible students apply online through the Directorate of Higher Education portal when the window opens; for 2026 colleges announced the online application in July 2026. Ask your college or the school where you passed HS for the verification and distribution date. Official site: https://directorateofhighereducation.assam.gov.in/
How do I check Banikanta Kakati Award status?
Ask your college or the district administration about the distribution list and date.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Banikanta Kakati Award?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
Official sources
- Assam Budget Speech 2026-27 (10 July 2026), para 43
- Chirang District, Govt of Assam: Dr Banikanta Kakati Meritorious Award (2022 distribution)
- Directorate of Higher Education, Govt of Assam
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 31 January 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.