AI SummaryAssam Nijut Moina First Installment: Assam government's Nijut Moina 2.0 scheme is accepting applications from girl students for the new academic session. The first installment for the new round is expected to reach bank accounts in October, and in the last financial year the scheme covered over 4.3 lakh girl students across the state.
Nijut Moina 2.0 gives monthly financial support to female students studying in government and government-aided institutions, from higher secondary to post-graduation. The scheme helps reduce school dropouts, encourages higher education for girls, and prevents child marriages by supporting young women financially.
Nijut Moina First Installment in October
State government has confirmed that Nijut Moina payments will start in October for the new academic session. The exact date for the first DBT transfer of the new round has not been announced yet, so students should keep their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts active to avoid delays.
In the financial year 2025-26, the first installment was transferred between 10th and 15th October 2025 to about 4.3 lakh girl students. The same process will be followed for the new round, with the money going directly to the bank accounts of eligible students.
Nijut Moina 2.0 is supported by a ₹1,500 crore budget allocation. Launched in 2024 and expanded in 2025 as Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina 2.0, the scheme provides financial support ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹2,500 per month for girl students across Assam. It is one of the biggest education schemes for girls in Assam, and the support continues from Class 11 till post-graduation.
How to Apply for Nijut Moina 2.0
Application for Nijut Moina 2.0 is done through the educational institution where the student is enrolled. The form is free, and the whole process is handled by the school or college.
STEP 1 - Collect the free application form from your school or college. Form distribution started on 6 August 2026, and forms are available at all eligible institutions across Assam.
STEP 2 - Fill the form carefully with correct personal, academic and bank account details, and attach the required documents.
STEP 3 - Submit the filled form to your institution before the last date. The last date to submit the form at the college counter is 6 September 2026.
STEP 4 - Higher secondary students must also complete the online application on the DARPAN portal between 14 August and 5 September 2026.
STEP 5 - Undergraduate and postgraduate students must complete the online submission on the Assam SAMARTH portal before 5 September 2026. Online submission is required to get the benefit.
STEP 6 - The institution checks the application between 17 August and 10 September 2026. After approval, the monthly support is sent directly to the student's bank account through DBT payment.
Financial Support under Nijut Moina 2.0
The amount of monthly support depends on the level of study. The money is paid for up to 10 months in a year, and it is not paid during June and July or during long vacations.
- Female students in higher secondary (Class 11 and 12) get ₹1,000 per month, for a total of ₹10,000 over 10 months.
- Female students in the first year of graduation (B.A./B.Sc/B.Com) get ₹1,250 per month, for a total of ₹12,500 over 10 months.
- Female students in the first year of post-graduation (M.A/M.Sc/M.Com/B.Ed) get ₹2,500 per month, for a total of ₹25,000 over 10 months.
Highlights of Nijut Moina Scheme
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina Aasoni (Nijut Moina 2.0) |
| Launched By | Assam state government |
| Beneficiaries | Girl students of Assam |
| Benefit Amount | ₹1,000 to ₹2,500 per month |
| Application Mode | Form from institution + online submission |
| Official Website | directorateofhighereducation.assam.gov.in |
Who Can Apply
Any girl student who meets the conditions given below can apply for the scheme. The application is open to students from all economic backgrounds.
- You must live in Assam permanently and be a girl student.
- You must be studying in a government, government-aided, provincialised or venture institution in Assam.
- You must be enrolled in higher secondary first year, graduation first year, or post-graduation first year.
- You must be unmarried. Married girls can apply only for post-graduation and B.Ed courses.
- Daughters of Ministers, MPs and MLAs are not eligible.
- Students who get a scooter under Pragyan Bharati Scheme are not eligible for Nijut Moina.
Documents Required
Keep these documents ready before filling the application form. Your name on Aadhaar and bank account must match the records in your college.
- Aadhaar Card
- Aadhaar-seeded bank account details
- Admission proof or current fee receipt
- Previous mark sheets and pass certificates
- Passport-size photo
- Active mobile number and email ID
FAQ's
When will the first installment of Nijut Moina be transferred?
Nijut Moina payments for the new academic session are expected to start in October. The exact date for the first DBT transfer has not been announced yet.
How many students got the benefit in the last financial year?
Over 4.3 lakh girl students received the benefit in the financial year 2025-26.
What is the last date to apply for Nijut Moina 2.0?
The last date to submit the form at the college counter is 6 September 2026, and online submission closes on 5 September 2026.
How much financial help will students in Class 11 get?
Students in Class 11 chosen for Assam Nijut Moina Scheme will get ₹1,000 per month for 10 months, for a total of ₹10,000.
Can married female students apply for Nijut Moina Scheme?
Married female students can apply only if they are studying post-graduation or B.Ed courses. Other married students are not eligible.