Last Updated: April 2026
Quick Answer:
Mukhya Mantri Nijut Babu Asoni is a monthly financial assistance scheme for male students in Assam pursuing UG and PG courses in government and provincialized colleges. UG students receive Rs 1,000 per month and PG students receive Rs 2,000 per month for 10 months in each academic year. Payments started from February 1, 2026. Family income must be below Rs 4 lakh per year. Application is through your college — collect the form from your principal, fill it, and submit. The amount comes directly to your Aadhaar-linked bank account through DBT.
Nijut Babu Asoni Scheme 2026:
- UG students: ₹1,000/month
- PG students: ₹2,000/month
- Duration: 10 months/year
- Income limit: Below ₹4 lakh
- Apply: Through college (offline form)
- Payment start: February 2026
If you’ve seen someone in your family getting money every month under the Nijut Moina Scheme and wondered why nothing similar existed for boys, you’re not alone. That was exactly the situation in Assam until early 2026.
From February 2026, that changed with Nijut Babu Asoni. It’s not a huge amount, but for most students, even ₹1,000 a month makes a real difference—especially for travel, notes, or basic day-to-day expenses.
Announced on January 1, 2026 by Himanta Biswa Sarma, this scheme was introduced as the male counterpart to Nijut Moina. It provides ₹1,000 per month for first-year UG students and ₹2,000 per month for PG students, paid for 10 academic months through DBT.
If you’re in first year right now, this is something you shouldn’t ignore.
This guide breaks everything down in a simple way—who is eligible, how much you get, how to apply through your college, who is excluded, and what to do if your payment hasn’t started yet.
What Is Nijut Babu Asoni — The Complete Picture
Nijut Babu Asoni — officially called Mukhya Mantri Nijut Babu Asoni — is a financial assistance scheme launched by the Government of Assam for male students in higher education. The word “Nijut” in Assamese means a large number or multitude, reflecting the scheme’s ambition to reach a wide group of students. “Babu” refers to boys or young men, and “Asoni” means support or assistance.
The scheme was designed as a direct response to an observed imbalance — Assam already had strong schemes supporting female students in higher education through Nijut Moina and Pragyan Bharati.
Male students from low-income families had no equivalent structured monthly support. Nijut Babu Asoni fills that gap.
The Higher Education Department of Assam administers the scheme. Applications go through colleges. Verification happens at the college and district level. And payments come through the national DBT system directly to each student’s Aadhaar-linked bank account.
| This scheme is separate from CM Jibon Prerana Scheme. If you are male and already receiving Jibon Prerana — the scheme for students from BPL households — you are NOT eligible for Nijut Babu Asoni for PG courses. For UG students, those receiving the Banikanta Kakati Merit Award (Scooter Scheme) are also excluded. Check your current scheme benefits before applying. |
Monthly Amount — How Much You Receive
| Course Level | Monthly Amount | Number of Months Paid | Total Per Academic Year |
| Undergraduate — UG (First Year) | Rs 1,000 per month | 10 months per academic year | Rs 10,000 per year |
| Postgraduate — PG (First Year) | Rs 2,000 per month | 10 months per academic year | Rs 20,000 per year |
| 10 months only — not 12. Like Nijut Moina, this scheme does not pay during summer vacation months. Payments run for the academic months only. For the 2025-26 batch that started receiving in February 2026, payments run through the academic year. There are no payments in June and July. Do not panic if money stops in June — it is the normal annual pattern, not a problem with your account. |
Who Is Eligible — Complete Criteria
Read every condition carefully. Meeting most but not all of them means you do not qualify, and applying with incomplete eligibility wastes your time and your college’s time.
You must meet ALL of these
- You must be male
- You must be a permanent resident of Assam — domicile certificate required. This is where many students get confused — studying in Assam is not enough, you need proper domicile proof.
- You must be currently enrolled as a first-year student in a UG or PG regular course
- Your college or university must be a government or provincialized institution in Assam — private unaided colleges are typically not covered
- Your annual family income must be below Rs 4,00,000 — four lakh rupees
- You must have an Aadhaar-linked bank account for DBT
- You must maintain regular attendance as certified by your institution
Additional condition for UG students specifically
- You must not be married — unmarried male UG students only
- You must not be a beneficiary of the Banikanta Kakati Merit Award — the scooter scheme
Additional condition for PG students specifically
- You must not already be receiving benefits under the CM Jibon Prerana Scheme — if you are a Jibon Prerana beneficiary, you cannot simultaneously receive Nijut Babu Asoni for PG
| First-year requirement: The scheme is specifically for students in the first year of their UG or PG course. If you are in second or third year of UG, or second year of PG, you do not qualify under the current guidelines. Students who received Nijut Babu Asoni in their first year may continue receiving it in subsequent years as continuation students — this is done through college certification, not a fresh application. |
Which Colleges Are Covered
The scheme covers students enrolled in government and provincialized colleges and universities in Assam. This includes:
- All government degree colleges under the Higher Education Department of Assam
- All provincialized colleges — privately established colleges that have been brought under government salary grant
- Universities of Assam — Gauhati University, Dibrugarh University, Cotton University, Assam University and their affiliated colleges
- Government polytechnics and technical institutions that offer UG-equivalent programs
| Private unaided colleges — institutions that are not government and have not been provincialized — are not covered under the current Nijut Babu Asoni guidelines. If you study in a fully private institution, check with your principal whether your college falls under the provincialized category. Many colleges that appear private are actually provincialized and would be covered. |
How to Apply for Nijut Babu Asoni (Form, Last Date, Process)
There is no separate online portal for Nijut Babu Asoni the way some central government schemes work. The entire process runs through your college. Here is exactly what happens:
- Go to your college office — meet the principal, registrar, or the designated Nodal Teacher. In many colleges, forms are not announced loudly — you may have to ask directly instead of waiting.
- Ask for the Nijut Babu Asoni application form. The form is free — there is no charge for it. Two versions exist: one for UG students and one for PG students. Make sure you collect the correct one.
- Fill the form carefully at home — not in a hurry at the office. The form is simple. But don’t rush it. Required information includes your personal details, Assam domicile information, your college enrollment details, your academic records, your family income details, and your Aadhaar-linked bank account number and IFSC code.
- Gather all required documents before returning to college. See the document list in the next section.
- Attach photocopies of all documents to the completed form. Keep the originals — they are for verification only and should be returned to you.
- Submit the complete form to the Nodal Teacher or your college office. Once submitted, there’s nothing you need to do from your side — just keep checking with your college if the list has been forwarded.
- The principal or registrar verifies all submitted forms and forwards them to the Higher Education Department through the official channel.
- After departmental verification, approved students are added to the DBT payment list. The monthly amount starts coming to your Aadhaar-linked bank account.
| There is no online application link for Nijut Babu Asoni as of April 2026. Any website or social media post showing an “Apply Now” button for Nijut Babu Asoni online is either outdated, unofficial, or collecting your data. The application is paper-based through your college. If your college has not yet started distributing forms, ask your principal when they expect to receive the official guidelines from the Higher Education Department. |
Nijut Babu Asoni Last Date 2026
As of now, there is no fixed state-wide last date announced for Mukhya Mantri Nijut Babu Asoni.
In most cases, each college sets its own internal deadline for form submission.
If your college has started distributing forms, it’s better to apply as early as possible instead of waiting.
Documents Required
| Document | Purpose | Notes |
| Aadhaar card | Identity and DBT bank account linking | Mandatory — payment goes to Aadhaar-linked account only |
| Assam domicile certificate or PRC | Proves permanent residency in Assam | PRC — Permanent Resident Certificate — issued by Circle Officer |
| College enrollment certificate or admission letter | Confirms you are enrolled in first year UG or PG at a covered institution | Usually issued by your college office — request specifically for scheme purposes |
| Income certificate | Confirms family annual income is below Rs 4 lakh | Issued by Circle Officer or gazetted officer. Get this before applying — it takes 1 to 2 weeks. |
| Bank passbook — first page | Shows account number, IFSC, and account holder name matching Aadhaar | Account must be in your own name and linked to your Aadhaar number |
| Passport size photograph | For the application record | Usually 2 photographs — confirm the exact number with your college |
| Self-declaration of unmarried status (UG students) | Confirms UG eligibility condition | Simple written and signed statement — your college will have the format |
The income certificate takes the longest to obtain.
In reality, this is where most students get delayed — so it’s better to start this first before filling the rest of the form.
When Does the Money Come and How to Check
Payments started from February 1, 2026 for the first batch of approved students. For students whose applications were submitted and approved after February, payments begin in the next available DBT batch after approval.
There is no fixed date within the month. Many students expect a specific date like other schemes, but here payments depend on when the department releases each batch.
The payment pattern is similar to the Nijut Moina Scheme — you can check the detailed payment cycle there as well.
To check whether your payment was credited:
- Update your bank passbook at the branch — the DBT credit from Nijut Babu Asoni appears in the transaction list
- Check your bank balance through your bank’s missed call service or mobile banking app
- Ask your college Nodal Teacher whether the payment batch was released for your institution this month
| No payment in June and July. The scheme pays for 10 academic months only. If your payment stops in June, this is completely normal — the scheme does not pay during the summer vacation period. Payments resume in August when the new academic year begins. Continuing students do not need to reapply — the college submits continuation certification. |
What to Do If Your Payment Has Not Started
If you applied through your college but have not received any payment yet, work through these steps:
- First confirm with your Nodal Teacher that your application was actually submitted to the Higher Education Department. Sometimes applications are collected by colleges but not yet forwarded — especially if the college is waiting to accumulate a full batch.
- Ask your Nodal Teacher for your application reference number or acknowledgement. This confirms your application is in the system.
- Check that your Aadhaar is seeded to your bank account. In most cases where payment doesn’t come, this turns out to be the main issue — Aadhaar not properly linked to your bank account
- Verify the bank account number and IFSC code you submitted in the application form is exactly correct. One digit wrong means the payment goes nowhere.
- If all of the above checks out and payment still has not come after 60 days of submission, ask your college principal to raise the matter with the District Education Officer or contact the Higher Education Department directly.
- Email for Higher Education Department queries: higheredn.assa@assam.gov.in — include your name, college name, application reference, and the specific problem.
Nijut Babu Asoni vs Nijut Moina vs Jibon Prerana — How They Compare
| Scheme | For Whom | Monthly Amount | Income Limit | Paid By |
| Nijut Babu Asoni | Male students — UG and PG first year | Rs 1,000 (UG) / Rs 2,000 (PG) | Below Rs 4 lakh/year | Higher Education Dept |
| Nijut Moina | Female students — HS to PG | Rs 1,000 (HS) / Rs 1,250 (UG) / Rs 2,500 (PG) | Below Rs 2 lakh/year (HS), Rs 4 lakh (UG/PG) | Higher Education Dept |
| CM Jibon Prerana | Male students — 18-40 years, BPL households | Rs 2,500 per month for 12 months | BPL household — AAY/PHH ration card required | Skill and Entrepreneurship Dept |
| Key difference between Babu Asoni and Jibon Prerana: Jibon Prerana pays Rs 2,500 per month for 12 months to BPL household male students. Nijut Babu Asoni pays Rs 1,000 or Rs 2,000 per month for 10 months to male students from families with income below Rs 4 lakh. A student from a BPL household who qualifies for both should note the exclusion — PG students already on Jibon Prerana cannot receive Nijut Babu Asoni simultaneously. UG students on Jibon Prerana can receive Nijut Babu Asoni only if they are not receiving the Banikanta Kakati scooter award. You can check full eligibility and benefits under the CM Jibon Prerana Scheme for clarity. |
Can a Family Receive Both Nijut Moina and Nijut Babu Asoni?
Yes. A household where a daughter is receiving Nijut Moina and a son is receiving Nijut Babu Asoni can receive both simultaneously. These are separate schemes with separate beneficiary lists and separate DBT transfers. There is no restriction on multiple scheme recipients within one household.
However, the income eligibility is checked per student application — both the daughter and the son must individually meet the income criterion for their respective schemes when they apply. Since both use an annual family income limit, the same income certificate can typically serve both applications if it is issued within the same financial year.
Similarly, other family members may also be receiving benefits under schemes like Assam Old Age Pension Scheme if they qualify.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nijut Babu Asoni scheme?
Nijut Babu Asoni — officially Mukhya Mantri Nijut Babu Asoni — is a monthly financial assistance scheme launched by the Assam government on January 1, 2026 for male students pursuing UG and PG courses in government and provincialized colleges in Assam. UG students receive Rs 1,000 per month and PG students receive Rs 2,000 per month for 10 academic months per year. Payments started from February 1, 2026.
How much does Nijut Babu Asoni pay?
Rs 1,000 per month for first-year undergraduate students and Rs 2,000 per month for first-year postgraduate students. It pays for 10 months in each academic year — not 12 months. No payment in June and July during summer vacation. Total annual assistance is Rs 10,000 for UG and Rs 20,000 for PG students.
Who is eligible for Nijut Babu Asoni?
Male students who are first-year UG or PG students at government or provincialized colleges in Assam, permanent residents of Assam, from families with annual income below Rs 4 lakh, and holding an Aadhaar-linked bank account. UG students must additionally be unmarried and must not be receiving the Banikanta Kakati scooter award. PG students must not be simultaneously receiving the CM Jibon Prerana scheme.
How to apply for Nijut Babu Asoni?
Go to your college office and ask the Nodal Teacher or principal for the Nijut Babu Asoni application form — it is free. Fill it with your personal, academic, income, and bank details. Attach Aadhaar card, domicile certificate, income certificate, enrollment certificate, and bank passbook first page. Submit to your college. The college forwards the application to the Higher Education Department for verification.
Is there an online application for Nijut Babu Asoni?
As of April 2026, there is no separate online application portal for Nijut Babu Asoni. The process is through your college — collect the form from your principal or Nodal Teacher, fill it, and submit. Any unofficial website claiming to offer online Nijut Babu Asoni registration is not authorised.
When does Nijut Babu Asoni money come each month?
There is no fixed announced date within the month. DBT transfers are processed in batches by the Higher Education Department. This batch-based system is also used in schemes like CM Jibon Prerana Scheme, where payment dates vary each month. After the batch is released, your bank credits the amount within 1 to 3 working days. Check your bank passbook after the 10th of each month. The scheme does not pay in June and July.
Can a Jibon Prerana beneficiary also apply for Nijut Babu Asoni?
For PG students — no. PG students already receiving CM Jibon Prerana scheme cannot simultaneously receive Nijut Babu Asoni. For UG students — yes, provided you are not receiving the Banikanta Kakati Merit Award. UG students on Jibon Prerana are not explicitly excluded from Nijut Babu Asoni in the official guidelines, only UG students on the scooter scheme.
What is the income limit for Nijut Babu Asoni?
Annual family income must be below Rs 4,00,000 — four lakh rupees. This is a household income limit, not the student’s individual income. You need an income certificate from your Circle Officer confirming the family’s annual income is below this threshold. The income certificate typically takes 7 to 14 working days to obtain.
Nijut Babu Asoni helpline and contact?
Contact the Higher Education Department of Assam at: higheredn.assa@assam.gov.in. In your email include your name, college name, application reference number if available, and the specific query or problem. For day-to-day application issues, your college’s Nodal Teacher is the first point of contact.
Is Nijut Babu Asoni Enough?
The amount — ₹1,000 for UG and ₹2,000 for PG — is not going to cover all expenses.
But for most students, it still makes a difference. Travel costs, basic food, or study materials — this is where the money usually goes.
If you’re from a family earning under ₹4 lakh a year, even this small monthly support reduces pressure.
Final Note
Nijut Babu Asoni was launched 18 months after Nijut Moina. In those 18 months, tens of thousands of female students across Assam received consistent monthly financial support that kept them in college. The same principle now applies to male students from similar economic backgrounds.
The amount — Rs 1,000 for UG and Rs 2,000 for PG — is not going to cover all expenses. But for a student from a family earning Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000 a month, Rs 1,000 extra every month for ten months represents 3 to 4 percent of annual household income coming back for education. That is meaningful.
The most common reason students miss out on this scheme is not ineligibility — it’s simply not knowing when forms are available or delaying the process.
If you’re eligible, it’s honestly not something you should skip.
For female students in the same household, the equivalent support comes from the Nijut Moina Scheme.
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