What do you get under Nijut Moina?
A monthly stipend for girl students from Class 11 to postgraduation, paid by DBT for 10 months a year. The amount rises with the level of study.
Amounts are reported as ₹1,000 a month for Class 11 and 12, ₹1,250 for degree and ₹2,500 for PG. Confirm the year's amount in the guideline at your institution. From the next academic year the state will stop scooters under the Banikanta Kakati award and put the money into Nijut Moina and Nijut Babu.
Nijut Moina: latest updates
- Gauhati University told degree and PG applicants that online submission on the Assam SAMARTH portal is mandatory, last date 5 September 2026. official source
- Budget: forms from August, transfers for 2026-27 from October 2026, about 5.31 lakh students expected under Nijut Moina and Nijut Babu together. official source
Who is eligible for Nijut Moina?
- Girl students domiciled in Assam, enrolled as regular students in Class 11, a first degree course or a postgraduate course in government or provincialised institutions.
- The stipend is not tied to family income.
- Married girls are not eligible, except those in PG and B.Ed. courses.
Also check:
- Students of private institutions are not covered; check the year's guideline for your course type.
- You need a bank account in your own name, seeded with Aadhaar.
Documents needed for Nijut Moina
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How to apply for Nijut Moina
- Class 11 and 12: apply through your school or college on the AHSEC DARPAN portal when the window opens.
- Degree and PG: collect the form from your college or university, submit it with the documents, and also complete the online application on the Assam SAMARTH student portal (assamshesp.samarth.edu.in). The hard copy alone is not enough.
- For 2026-27, forms opened in August 2026 and many institutions set 5 September 2026 as the last date.
How to check Nijut Moina status
- Ask your college or school scholarship cell whether your name was verified and sent to the department.
- Payments come by DBT; check your bank passbook or SMS. Transfers for 2026-27 began from October 2026.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Nijut Moina?
Girl students domiciled in Assam, enrolled as regular students in Class 11, a first degree course or a postgraduate course in government or provincialised institutions. The stipend is not tied to family income. Married girls are not eligible, except those in PG and B.Ed. courses.
How much do I get under Nijut Moina?
A monthly stipend for girl students from Class 11 to postgraduation, paid by DBT for 10 months a year. The amount rises with the level of study. Amounts are reported as ₹1,000 a month for Class 11 and 12, ₹1,250 for degree and ₹2,500 for PG. Confirm the year's amount in the guideline at your institution. From the next academic year the state will stop scooters under the Banikanta Kakati award and put the money into Nijut Moina and Nijut Babu.
What documents do I need for Nijut Moina?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Education certificates (marksheets); Proof of admission or fee receipt; Passport-size photo; Mobile number for OTP.
How do I apply for Nijut Moina?
Class 11 and 12: apply through your school or college on the AHSEC DARPAN portal when the window opens. Degree and PG: collect the form from your college or university, submit it with the documents, and also complete the online application on the Assam SAMARTH student portal (assamshesp.samarth.edu.in). The hard copy alone is not enough. For 2026-27, forms opened in August 2026 and many institutions set 5 September 2026 as the last date. Official site: https://directorateofhighereducation.assam.gov.in/
How do I check Nijut Moina status?
Ask your college or school scholarship cell whether your name was verified and sent to the department. Payments come by DBT; check your bank passbook or SMS. Transfers for 2026-27 began from October 2026.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Nijut Moina?
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.
How much do girls get under Nijut Moina?
It is paid monthly for 10 months a year. Amounts reported are ₹1,000 for Class 11 and 12, ₹1,250 for degree and ₹2,500 for PG; confirm the current figure in your institution's guideline.
What was the last date for the Nijut Moina form 2026?
Forms opened in August 2026. Many colleges and Gauhati University set 5 September 2026 as the last date for the online SAMARTH submission. Ask your institution whether late forms are accepted.
When will the Nijut Moina money come in 2026-27?
The budget said transfers for 2026-27 would start from October 2026. Check your bank SMS or passbook.
Is there an income limit for Nijut Moina?
No. The guideline covers eligible girl students irrespective of family income. Married girls are excluded except in PG and B.Ed.
Official sources
- Directorate of Higher Education, Govt of Assam
- Governor's Address, Assam budget session 2026, Parliamentary Affairs Department, Govt of Assam
- Assam Budget Speech 2026-27 (10 July 2026), paras 42 and 43
- Gauhati University notification, 28 August 2026: online submission for MMNMA and MMNBA
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.