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Over 1.85 lakh students secure free UG admissions in Assam: Himanta ... More than 1.85 lakh undergraduate students in Assam have secured admission without paying any admission fees this academic year, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on JUne 19, highlighting the impact of the state's education welfare initiatives. Sharing the figures on social media, the Chief Minister stated that over 1.85 lakh students have so far benefited from the government's fee-waiver scheme for undergraduate admissions across the state. Sarma described the achievement as more than just a statistic, calling it a reflection of the extensive reach of Assam's welfare programmes and their role in strengthening the foundations of society through education. "ZERO admission fees paid by over 1.85 lakh UG students in Assam this year, till now. It's not a mere statistic but a barometer of how wide the coverage of our welfare schemes are and how it's transforming the foundations of our society by ensuring seamless continuity in education," the Chief Minister said. The fee-waiver initiative is aimed at reducing the financial burden on students and their families while encouraging higher education enrolment …

Assam: 1.85 Lakh Students Benefit from Free UG Admission Scheme North East News Updated Jun 19, 2026 Assam's Free Admission Scheme Benefits Over 1.85 Lakh UG Students Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that over 1.85 lakh undergraduate students have benefited from the state's free admission scheme this academic year. The initiative covers admission fees for eligible students in government and provincial institutions. The scheme aims to reduce financial burden and dropout rates, especially among Economically Weaker Sections. Sarma highlighted the programme as a key step towards inclusive and accessible higher education in Assam. I IANS Jun 19, 2026 · 2 min read · 100 views Save Listen Copy Assam records over 1.85 lakh students under free admission scheme Guwahati, June 19 Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Friday said that more than 1.85 lakh undergraduate students across the state have benefited from the government's free admission initiative this academic year, describing the achievement as a reflection of the expanding reach of welfare schemes aimed at ensuring uninterrupted access to higher education. In a post on social media platfor…

Assam records over 1.85 lakh students under free admission ... Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Friday said that more than 1.85 lakh undergraduate students across the state have benefited from the government’s free admission initiative this academic year, describing the achievement as a reflection of the expanding reach of welfare schemes aimed at ensuring uninterrupted access to higher education. In a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister stated that admission fees for 1,85,796 undergraduate students had been paid under the state government’s flagship education support programme so far this year. “Zero admission fees paid by over 1.85 lakh UG students in Assam this year, till now. It’s not a mere statistic but a barometer of how wide the coverage of our welfare schemes are and how it is transforming the foundations of our society by ensuring seamless continuity in education,” Sarma said. The scheme, launched by the Assam government to reduce the financial burden on students and their families, covers admission fees for eligible learners seeking admission to undergraduate courses in government and provincial institutions across the state. Officials s…

Zero-fee admission for 1.85 lakh undergraduate students in Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says the government’s fee-waiver scheme is ensuring seamless continuity in education

Over 1.85 Lakh Assam Students Pay Zero Admission Fees Under Pragyan ... Assam Over 1.85 Lakh Assam Students Pay Zero Admission Fees Under Pragyan Bharati Scheme: Himanta Biswa Sarma Chief Minister says the growing number of beneficiaries reflects the expanding reach of the state’s education welfare initiatives and commitment to uninterrupted learning. AF Assam Front June 19, 2026 at 2:38 PM 2 min read Follow on Google News Google News More than 1.85 lakh undergraduate students in Assam have secured admission this year without paying any admission fees, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Thursday, highlighting the growing impact of the state government's education welfare initiatives. Sharing the update on social media, the Chief Minister said the figure represents more than just a statistic and serves as a measure of how extensively the government's welfare schemes are reaching students across the state. He noted that the initiative is helping strengthen the foundations of society by ensuring continuity in education and reducing financial barriers for students pursuing higher studies. The achievement is linked to the Pragyan Bharati Scheme, a flagship education suppor…

Assam records over 1.85 lakh students under free admission scheme Assam records over 1.85 lakh students under free admission scheme By IANS | Updated: June 19, 2026 16:00 IST 2026-06-19T15:57:23+5:30 2026-06-19T16:00:16+5:30 Preferred on Preferred on Next Guwahati, June 19 Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Friday said that more than 1.85 lakh undergraduate ... Assam records over 1.85 lakh students under free admission scheme Guwahati, June 19 Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Friday said that more than 1.85 lakh undergraduate students across the state have benefited from the government’s free admission initiative this academic year, describing the achievement as a reflection of the expanding reach of welfare schemes aimed at ensuring uninterrupted access to higher education. In a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister stated that admission fees for 1,85,796 undergraduate students had been paid under the state government’s flagship education support programme so far this year. “Zero admission fees paid by over 1.85 lakh UG students in Assam this year, till now. It’s not a mere statistic but a barometer of how wide the coverage of our welfare sch…