The Assam government has cleared an allocation of Rs 108.81 crore to facilitate free college admissions for thousands of students across the state. The decision was taken during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Dispur on Tuesday.
Addressing a press conference following the meeting, Chief Minister Sarma stated that the financial provision is rolled out under the Pragyan Bharati Scheme. The approved funds are designated to compensate educational institutions that provide free admission to over 1.5 lakh first-year undergraduate students for the 2026–27 academic year.
According to the state leadership, the policy is structured to prevent financial hardships from hindering students' pursuit of higher education. Alongside college support, the administration's broader educational agenda includes measures aimed at enhancing the overall academic environment in schools across Assam.
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