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“Ishan Uday” Special Scholarship Scheme For North Eastern Region

A scholarship scheme by the Ministry of Education and the University Grants Commission. Taking special interest with regard to the promotion of higher education in the NER, i.e. for improving the GER, promoting higher education, and encouraging children belonging to the economically weaker sections.

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- UGC will award 10,000 (ten thousand) fresh scholarships per year. | - ₹5,400/- per month for general degree courses and ₹7,800/- per month for technical/medical/professional/paramedical courses. | - The scholar would be awarded from the date of joining the course, as certified by the University/Institution/ College. | - Scholarship (as certified by the institutions identified under this scheme) will be paid to the selected students by the UGC through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) Mode and will be transferred to the Bank account of the beneficiaries. This procedure will be completed through the PFMS.

Who can apply

Universities/Institutions/Colleges included under Section 2(f) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act.; Deemed to be Universities included under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 and eligible to receive grants-in-aid from UGC.; Universities/Institutions/Colleges funded by the Central / State Government.; Institutes of National Importance.; Institutions recognised by other Statutory councils within as well as outside.; The admission should have been made to a University/ Institution/ College with the AISHE code.; Scholarship granted under the scheme will be renewed during the period of the first degree course, subject to good conduct and maintenance of prescribed attendance.; The scholarship will be renewed for the next year of study on receipt of an annual progress report to be granted by the administrative head of the University/ Institution/College.(E.g. Registrar of a University/ Director of the Institution/ Principal of the College or any other officer designated by them).; Students failing to get promoted to the next class/ level would forfeit the scholarship.; Change in course of study will not be permitted. If the awardee changes the course of study, the scholarship will stand forfeited from the date of such a change.; The Scheme will be implemented and monitored by the UGC.; The awardees of previous years will continue to follow the UGC pattern of assistance through the designated bank branches of Canara Bank.; For students of integrated degree courses, the scholarship will be tenable for the complete duration of the course.; For dual degree courses, the scholarship will only be tenable for the tenure of the first degree.; Transgender candidates are eligible to apply under the scheme. The reservation shall be followed as per the Government of India norms.; Distribution of slots amongst the states of NER will be done on the basis of population census(last).; If slots in a particular state remain vacant due to the non-availability of eligible candidates, the unfilled slots will be distributed equitably amongst other states.; Reservation for Persons with Disability (PwD) will be made as per the Government of India norms.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What Would Be The Mode Of Payment Of The Scholarship?

The payment of the scholarship will be through DBT.

Do I Need To Complete The Application In One Sitting?

No. You can save the application as draft and continue at a later time before the deadline.

How Do I Track The Status Of My Application?

You can check the same anytime by visiting the Applicant Dashboard and clicking “Track Status” in the left pane.

What Should Be The Type And Size Of The Documents To Be Uploaded?

The format should be.pdf or .jpeg. The size of each document should not be greater than 200 kb.

In What Cases A Bonafide Certificate From The Institute Is Needed?

It is needed if the institute is located in a State/UT different from domicile State/UT of the applicant.

How Do I Know If A Field In The Application Form Is Mandatory?

The mandatory fields have a red asterisk (*) mark at the end.

Is There Any Application Fee?

No. The entire application process is completely free of cost.

Can I Apply Offline For The Scholarship?

No. You need to visit https://scholarships.gov.in/ to apply.

Which are the North Eastern States of India?

Following are the The North Eastern States Of India: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.