Pragyan Bharati Scooty Scheme 2022–2026 Full Guide

For students passing their Class 12 board examinations, tracking government reward programs is an important step. The Pragyan Bharati Scooty Scheme 2022 is the benchmark year that established the current free scooter distribution framework in Assam. This guide breaks down exactly how the eligibility cutoff marks function, how the board auto-generates the selection lists, and what documents you need to keep ready for the registration process.

Notice : 2025/2026 Students: The eligibility cutoff was raised to 80% from the 2025 batch onwards. The merit list for 2025 was released on May 11, 2025. Application dates are to be updated by DHE Assam at directorateofhighereducation.assam.gov.in. Check back here for updates.

Launched in 2020 by the Government of Assam under the Higher Education Department, this scheme provides a direct reward to meritorious Higher Secondary (HS / Class 12) students. Eligible candidates receive a free scooter to encourage them to pursue higher education, with the option to choose between a petrol or an electric variant.

The Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Assam, administers the program. The application and merit list portal is hosted on the DHE Assam official site, though older batches used sebaonline.org. The approximate government cost per scooty is ₹50,000–₹55,000. It is important to note that the registration (RTO) charges are borne by the student’s family separately.

Students across multiple batches often search for this scheme, and the changing rules can cause confusion. This year-by-year breakdown eliminates that confusion so you know exactly where you stand.

Year	Eligibility Cutoff	Gender	Marks Authority	Key Change
2020	1st Division (60%+)	Girls only	AHSEC	The scheme is launched, and a dedicated online portal is opened
2021	1st Division (60%+)	Girls only	AHSEC	Expanded rollout
2022	Girls (60%+) & Boys (75%+)	Girls + Boys*	AHSEC	~35,800 beneficiaries; boys included under Dr. Banikanta Kakati award
2023	Girls (60%+) & Boys (75%+)	Girls + Boys*	AHSEC	Continued annual distribution
2024	Girls (60%+) & Boys (75%+)	Girls + Boys*	AHSEC	Results declared May 9, 2024
2025	80%+ (raised for both)	Girls + Boys*	ASSEB	Cutoff raised significantly; ~22,000 girls eligible
2026	80%+ (expected)	Girls + Boys*	ASSEB	Application dates pending

*Boys are eligible under the parallel Dr. Banikanta Kakati Merit Award under the same Pragyan Bharati umbrella.

We focus on the Pragyan Bharati Scooty Scheme 2022 rules as the anchor year because it marks the inclusion of boys and sets the standard for subsequent batches.

Eligibility Criteria (2022)

• Must be a permanent resident of Assam.
• Girl students must have secured first division (60% or above) in the Class 12 / HS Final Examination conducted by AHSEC.
• Boys must have secured 75% or above.
• Must be studying in a government school in Assam.
• Must NOT have appeared in betterment/improvement exams — improvement exam students are ineligible.
• Must be continuing higher education (enrolled in a degree course beyond Class 12).
• Family annual income should not exceed ₹2 lakh (general category).

Beneficiaries in 2022

Category	Number of Students
Girl students	29,748
Boy students (Dr. Banikanta Kakati Award)	6,052
Total	~35,800

Scooty Value & Distribution

The approximate government cost per scooty is ₹50,000–₹55,000. Both petrol-based and electric scooters are offered, and the student selects their preferred type during the online application. In 2022, ~29,748 girls and ~6,052 boys received their vehicles.

Around the time HS results are declared, many students seek out the merit list process. Here is how the selections are finalized and published.

How the Merit List Is Prepared

The merit list is not based on separate applications. It is auto-generated directly from the data provided by the Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB / AHSEC). This board data includes the student’s name, roll number, marks, school name, and district. 

DHE Assam processes this data to identify all eligible students and publishes the list. No separate entrance test or interview is required.

Where to Check the Merit List

You can check the merit list on the DHE Assam official website: directorateofhighereducation.assam.gov.in. 

District-wise and school-wise lists are published separately.

2025 & 2026 Merit List Status (Current Updates)

For the previous 2025 batch, the merit list was officially published on May 11, 2025, just 11 days after the HS results dropped.

As of today, in 2026, the Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB) officially declared the Class 12 (HS) results on April 28, 2026. The cutoff remains a strict 80% or above for both girls and boys. Because the results are already out, the Directorate of Higher Education (DHE) Assam is currently processing the board data. The 2026 merit list is expected to go live any day now. Students should keep a close watch on the official DHE Assam portal.

Missing the digital window is a common issue. You must know your Pragyan Bharati Scooty Scheme 2022 online apply date and submit your variant choice before the portal closes.

Historical Application Process

If you are curious about how previous batches handled the paperwork, here is how the timeline evolved:

• 2020 batch: A dedicated online portal opened at sebaonline.org. Students selected their petrol or electric variant. The choice portal closed on August 30, 2020. Students who didn’t submit a choice defaulted to a petrol scooter.
• 2022 batch: Online applications were submitted at sebaonline.org or the newly introduced DHE Assam portal.
• 2025/2026 batches: All application links and result declarations have been fully migrated to the official DHE Assam website.

How to Apply Online (When Portal Opens)

1. Visit directorateofhighereducation.assam.gov.in when the link is published.
2. Click on the Pragyan Bharati Scooty Scheme / Dr. Banikanta Kakati Merit Award application link.
3. Log in using your HS Roll Number and Date of Birth.
4. Verify your pre-filled academic details from ASSEB data.
5. Select your scooty variant — petrol or electric.
6. Fill in basic contact details and admission/college information.
7. Upload a bona fide certificate from your college.
8. Submit the form and download the acknowledgement receipt.

Important Documents Required

Keep these ready before the portal goes live so you don’t face delays:

• HS Marksheet and Pass Certificate
• A bona fide certificate from your current college/university
• Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) of Assam
• Bank account details (for the government verification process)
• Family income certificate (to verify the ≤₹2 lakh income cap for the general category)

Introduced as a parallel award under the Pragyan Bharati umbrella for boy students, the Dr. Banikanta Kakati Merit Award shares the exact same eligibility rules: first division (60%) in HS, being an Assam resident, and continuing higher education.

In 2022 alone, 6,052 boys received scooters under this award. Named after the noted Assamese scholar Dr. Banikanta Kakati, the application process entirely mirrors the Pragyan Bharati process for girls, utilizing the same DHE portal. 

The new 80% marks threshold applies equally to boys from 2025 onwards, just as it does for girls.

Item	2025 Status	2026 Status
HS Result Date	April 30, 2025	April 28, 2026
Merit List Release	May 11, 2025	TBA
Eligibility Cutoff	80%+ (changed from 60%)	Expected 80%+
Application Start Date	To be updated	TBA
Application End Date	To be updated	TBA
Distribution Date	To be updated	TBA
Approx. Beneficiaries	~22,000 girls	TBA
Authority	ASSEB / DHE Assam	ASSEB / DHE Assam

Q1: What is the Pragyan Bharati Scooty Scheme 2022? 

The Pragyan Bharati Scooty Scheme 2022 is a government initiative designed to reward top-performing Class 12 students in Assam. In 2022, over 35,000 eligible boys and girls received free scooters to help them commute to their colleges, with the government spending around ₹50,000 to ₹55,000 per vehicle.

 

Q2: What is the Pragyan Bharati Scooty Scheme 2022 merit list?

The merit list is auto-generated by DHE Assam from AHSEC board data — no separate test required. For 2022, eligible students were identified from first-division HS result data. Merit lists are published on the DHE Assam official website after HS results are declared.

 

Q3: When is the Pragyan Bharati Scooty Scheme 2022 apply online date?  

The Pragyan Bharati Scooty Scheme 2022 exact opening date has not been centrally published. For current year dates, check directorateofhighereducation.assam.gov.in after HS results.

 

Q4: Who is eligible for the Pragyan Bharati Scooty Scheme 2022? 

To qualify, you had to be a permanent resident of Assam enrolled in a higher education course. Families also had to meet the annual income cap of ₹2 lakh. Keep in mind that students appearing for betterment or improvement exams are not eligible.

 

Q5: Can boys apply for the Pragyan Bharati Scooty Scheme? 

Yes. Boys are actually covered under the same umbrella scheme, specifically through the Dr. Banikanta Kakati Merit Award. In 2022, over 6,000 boys secured a free scooter.

 

Q6: What is the eligibility for the Pragyan Bharati Scooty Scheme 2025? 

For 2025 onwards, the cutoff was raised to 80% or above in the HS Final Examination conducted by ASSEB — a significant increase from the earlier 60% (first division) requirement.

 

Q7: How to check the Pragyan Bharati Scooty Scheme merit list?

Visit directorateofhighereducation.assam.gov.in after HS results are declared. The merit list is published within 1–2 weeks of the results. District-wise and school-wise lists are available separately on the same portal.

 

Q8: Can students in institutions outside Assam apply? 

Yes, absolutely. If you move out of state for your degree, you remain eligible for the scooter as long as you hold a valid Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) from Assam.