DARPAN Portal HS 1st Year Registration: Step-by-Step Guide for Assam Students
The candidates clearing class 10 examination in Assam can apply for HS 1st year via DARPAN Portal HS 1st year registration. Get all the necessary details here.

DARPAN Portal HS 1st Year Registration: The Assam State School Education Board, Division-II (formerly AHSEC), has announced the opening of the DARPAN Portal HS 1st-year registration for the academic session 2026-27. The portal will facilitate online submission of applications for admission into various institutions, including universities, degree colleges, senior secondary schools, and higher secondary schools under ASSEB, Division-II. Students are required to register through the DARPAN admission portal starting from 12th April 2026. This initiative aims to streamline and digitise the admission process for HS 1st year courses.
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Eligibility Criteria
Educational Criteria
Students seeking admission to HS 1st-year classes must fulfil the eligibility criteria set by the respective institutions under ASSEB, Division-II. Gap permission certificates have been discontinued from the 2025-26 session, and institutions will verify the documents and eligibility of students who had a gap before admission.
DARPAN Portal HS 1st Year Registration: Selection Process
- Students submit online applications through the DARPAN portal.
- Institutions verify applications and prepare Selection Lists and Waiting Lists for admission to HS 1st-year classes.
- The Selection and Waiting Lists are published on the DARPAN portal and communicated to students via SMS.
- Students accept the admission offer from one institution using their login ID on the portal.
- Institutions confirm admissions online by clicking the “Confirm admission” button within the stipulated timeline.
Documents Required
- Academic qualification certificates for eligibility verification
- Identification proofs required by institutions for physical verification
- Documents proving the reason for any gap in studies, if applicable
Steps to Apply
- The candidates applying under the DARPAN Portal HS 1st Year Registration are requested to visit the DARPAN admission portal (Given below)
- Register as a student and fill in the online application form.
- A student may apply to a maximum of five institutions.
- Edit and update student profile information once before the selection list preparation.
- Submit the completed application within the application period.
- After the publication of selection lists, accept an admission offer from one institution via the portal.
- Complete admission formalities with the selected institution within the stipulated time.
Key Dates
| Event | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Submission of Online Applications by Applicants to DARPAN Portal HS 1st Year Registration | 12th April 2026 to 22nd April 2026 |
| Preparation of Merit List / Waiting List by Institutions | 23rd April 2026 to 24th April 2026 |
| Publication of Provisional Selection List / Waiting List (Valid up to 8th May 2026) | 25th April 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Acceptance of Admission Offer by Students | 25th April 2026 to 27th April 2026 |
| Confirmation of Admission by Institutions in DARPAN (Online) | 28th April 2026 to 8th May 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the start date for DARPAN Portal HS 1st year registration?
The portal opens for applications on 12th April 2026.
How many institutions can a student apply to through the DARPAN portal?
A student can apply to up to 5 institutions.
Is physical document verification required during admission?
Yes, institutions must verify original documents during the admission process.
Can students change their preferred subjects or streams during admission?
Yes, with consent, institutions can update the subjects/ streams in the portal on the day of admission.
What happens if a student does not accept the admission offer within the stipulated time?
The student’s name will be removed from the selection list, and they will be notified via SMS.
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