Ishan Uday Special Scholarship for NER
Typically opens later in the year with a tentative December close. Verify on NSP.
- Amount
- ₹5,400 per month for general degree, ₹7,800 per month for technical/medical
- Who can apply
- Students from the North Eastern Region admitted to the first year of a degree course.
- Income limit
- Family income not exceeding ₹4.5 lakh per year
- Study level
- College / UG, Professional courses
- Apply through
- NSP (scholarships.gov.in)
- Notes
- Covers Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura. Roughly 10,000 fresh scholarships each year.
About this scholarship
The Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme is a flagship University Grants Commission (UGC) initiative aimed at boosting higher education enrollment in the North Eastern Region (NER). It specifically supports domicile students from the eight North Eastern states who have completed their Class 12 exams and are entering undergraduate studies. The goal is to provide equitable opportunities and encourage students to pursue both general degree courses and professional or technical programs anywhere in India. Selection is strictly merit-based, drawing on Class 12 board exam results. The UGC distributes a fixed number of 10,000 fresh scholarships each year across the NER states based on their population ratios. It offers a highly generous monthly stipend for the entire duration of the bachelor's degree. Students must renew the scholarship annually through the portal, which requires them to pass their university exams and maintain satisfactory attendance as certified by their college.
Documents you need
- Domicile certificate for a North Eastern state
- Class 12 marksheet
- Family income certificate
- Aadhaar card
- Bank passbook
- Admission proof in a recognised UG course
- Passport-size photograph
How to apply
- Register on the National Scholarship Portal as a fresh applicant during your first year of the undergraduate degree.
- Select the Ishan Uday scheme under the University Grants Commission section.
- Upload your domicile certificate and other required documents accurately.
Why applications get rejected
- Applying in the second or third year of your degree; you must apply as a fresh candidate in your first year of the UG program.
- Not providing a valid domicile certificate from one of the North Eastern states, which is a hard requirement.
- Assuming the scholarship covers postgraduate studies; Ishan Uday is strictly for undergraduate courses.
Common questions
Which states are covered under Ishan Uday?
Students from Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura are eligible.
Can I apply if I am studying in a college outside the North East?
Yes, as long as you are a domicile of a North Eastern state, you can study in any recognised university across India.
What is the income limit for Ishan Uday?
The family income from all sources must not exceed ₹4.5 lakh per year.
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