Assam Scooty Merit List 2026 is being prepared for Arts, Science, and Commerce students who applied under the Pragyan Bharati Scheme, known as the Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award. Students who passed Class 12 (Higher Secondary Final Examination 2026) with 80% or more marks and submitted the online application can now check the Assam Scooty Merit List 2026 online. This scheme gives a free scooter with a helmet to selected students so that they can travel to college without any problem.
This article explains the Pragyan Bharati Scooty Scheme 2026, who can apply, how to download the merit list for all streams, and what details are in the list. The official application links, merit list links, and steps to check your name are also given below.

Pragyan Bharati Scooty Scheme in Assam
Pragyan Bharati Scheme is a program by Assam government to give a free scooter to students who passed their Class 12 exams in Arts, Science, or Commerce with at least 80% marks. The award is officially called the Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award and it is run by the Higher Education Department, Assam. Selected students get a scooter free of cost along with a free helmet. The government also pays the scooter registration and insurance charges through the Nodal Principal to the dealer, so students do not pay anything for these two heads.
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Quick Summary of Assam Scooty Merit List 2026
| Scheme Name | Assam Scooty Merit List 2026 |
| Run by | Higher Education Department, Assam Government |
| Award Name | Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award |
| Purpose | Provide free Scooty to Class 12 students |
| Targeted Students | Assam resident Arts, Science, Commerce students |
| Eligibility | 80% or more marks in HS Final Examination 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://banikantakakatiaward.org |
Assam government publishes the Scooty Merit List to let students know if they have been selected for the Pragyan Bharati Scheme. Only permanent Assam residents who applied online and meet the 80% marks condition have their names on this list. The merit list is released separately for Arts, Science, and Commerce students, and for boys and girls. You can check your name online from home without visiting any government office.
Who Can Apply for the Pragyan Bharati Scooty Scheme 2026?
Students who meet the following conditions can apply for the Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award 2026:
- You must be a permanent resident of Assam with a valid Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC).
- You should have secured 80% or more marks in the Higher Secondary Final Examination 2026 conducted by the Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB).
- Students who appeared in the betterment or reappearance category are not eligible for this award.
- Students studying outside Assam are also eligible if they hold a valid PRC of Assam.
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Important Dates for Assam Scooty Scheme 2026
| Notification Released | 28 July 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 29 July 2026 (2:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 August 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Provisional Merit List | 25 August 2026 |
| Claims and Objections | 25 to 30 August 2026 |
| Final Merit List | 10 September 2026 |
How to Download Assam Scooty Merit List 2026?
You can download the merit list separately for Arts, Science, and Commerce students. Follow these simple steps:
STEP 1 - Visit the official Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award portal or the Directorate of Higher Education, Assam website.
STEP 2 - Click on the "Merit List" or "Download Merit Lists" option on the homepage.
STEP 3 - Choose the merit list for boys or girls.
STEP 4 - Click on the links given below for your stream:
Note: The PDF links above are the 2025 merit lists published on the official Directorate of Higher Education website. The 2026 merit lists will be published on the same page after the final list is released on 10 September 2026. Keep checking the official website for the updated PDFs.
Details in the Assam Scooty Merit List
The merit list contains the following details of every selected student:
- District Code and Name
- School Name and Address
- Student Name and Father's Name
- Roll Number and Registration Number
- Session of Registration
- Total and Percentage Marks
- Student's Mobile Number
Important Links for Assam Scooty Scheme 2026
| Online Application Form | Register | Login |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Scheme Guidelines | Download PDF |
| Date Extension Notice | Download PDF |
| Official Website | Directorate of Higher Education, Assam |
2026 Is the Last Year of Scooter Distribution
While presenting the Assam budget for 2026-27 on 10 July 2026, Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said that nearly 18,000 students will receive scooters this year and that the scooter distribution program will be discontinued from the next academic session. The money set aside for scooters will be redirected to the Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Asoni and the Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Babu Asoni so that more students get financial support. This means the Higher Secondary batch of 2026 is the last one covered under the scooter distribution.
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FAQ's
What is the Assam Scooty Merit List 2026 for?
It tells which students are selected for the Pragyan Bharati Scheme (Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award) and will get a free scooter from the government.
Who started the Pragyan Bharati Scooty Scheme?
It was started by the Assam state government to help Class 12 students travel easily for higher studies.
What are the marks needed to be eligible?
Students need 80% or more marks in the Higher Secondary Final Examination 2026 conducted by ASSEB.
What is the last date to apply for the Assam Scooty Scheme 2026?
The online application portal is open till 31 August 2026 at 6:00 PM. The last date was extended by 8 days from the earlier date of 21 August 2026.
Can I download the merit list from home?
Yes, you can download the merit list for your stream from the official website anytime.
Is 2026 the last year of scooter distribution in Assam?
Yes. As per the Assam budget 2026-27, the scooter distribution program will be discontinued from the next academic session and the funds will be moved to the Nijut Moina and Nijut Babu schemes.
