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Financial Support To The Students Of N.E.R For Higher Professional Courses (NEC Merit Scholarship)

The scholarship scheme aims to support students of the North Eastern States undergoing studies in different disciplines at different levels in Institutions inside as well as outside the North-East but within the country.

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Rates of Scholarships (₹ per annum) for fresh and renewal cases (existing students): | The present rate of scholarship for related Subjects/Courses at different levels is as under: | - Diploma: ₹ 20,000/- | - Degree: ₹ 22,000/- | - Postgraduate: ₹ 25,000/- | - M.Phil./Ph.D.: ₹ 30,000/- | The number of Fresh Scholarships to be awarded every year to candidates of different NER states at different levels may be as given below - | - State: Arunachal Pradesh; Diploma: 20; Degree: 130; PG Degree: 52; M.Phil / PhD: 7; Total: 209 | - State: Assam; Diploma: 30; Degree: 200; PG Degree: 80; M.Phil / PhD: 10; Total: 320 | - State: Manipur; Diploma: 18; Degree: 120; PG Degree: 48; M.Phil / PhD: 6; Total: 192 | - State: Meghalaya; Diploma: 18; Degree: 120; PG Degree: 48; M.Phil / PhD: 6; Total: 192 | - State: Mizoram; Diploma: 18; Degree: 120; PG Degree: 48; M.Phil / PhD: 6; Total: 192 | - State: Nagaland; Diploma: 18; Degree: 120; PG Degree: 48; M.Phil / PhD: 6; Total: 192 | - State: Tripura; Diploma: 18; Degree: 120; PG Degree: 48; M.Phil / PhD: 6; Total: 192 | - State: Sikkim; Diploma: 10; Degree: 70; PG Degree: 28; M.Phil / PhD: 3; Total: 111 | - TOTAL: Diploma: 150; Degree: 1000; PG Degree: 400; M.Phil / PhD: 50; Total: 1600 | The above numbers are fixed as per the normative allocation accepted for the respective NE States. The number of scholarships for the renewal cases shall be as per actual for different NE states, and the scholarship amount as per the accepted rates as mentioned above shall be utilised both for the fresh candidates and renewal cases (existing students selected for the NEC Scholarship). | Notes | - The various courses of studies at different levels for which NEC's financial assistance is admissible would be those as decided by the NEC from time to time, keeping in view the requirements of specialised manpower of the North Eastern Region. | - NEC may increase or decrease the total number of scholarships, subject to the availability of funds/allocation of budget from time to time. However, the numbers would be fixed as per the normative allocation accepted for different NE states. | - Students selected for the grant ofthe NEC Scholarship will be entitled to receive the same from the date of admission/date of commencement (Date of registration in case of M.Phil / Ph.D.) whichever is later till completion of the course, subject to maximum period as prescribed in Para 3.3 above. | - In case of doubt/clarification regarding the above rules, the matter shall be referred to: Director (HRD&E), North Eastern Council Secretariat, Shillong - 793003, Contact No. 03642522674.

Who can apply

Level: Diploma; Qualifying Examination: HSLC / HSSLC / Secondary School Leaving / Senior Secondary Leaving certificate examination from a recognized State/Central board with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate.; Level: Degree; Qualifying Examination: HSSLC/Senior Secondary Leaving certificate examination from a recognized State/Central board with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate.; Level: Post Graduate; Qualifying Examination: Degree level examination in any discipline (BA / BSc / BE / BTech / MBBS / LLB / BCA / BBA etc.) of any recognized Institute/ University with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate.; Level: M.Phil. / Ph.D.; Qualifying Examination: PG degree from any recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

Is There Is Any Reservation / Quota Under The Scheme?

There will not be any reservation/quota on the basis of category/religion/gender.

Is There Any Income Criteria Under The Scheme?

Yes, the scholarship shall be admissible to the students whose parent / guardian's annual income from all sources shall not exceed [?]8,00,000.

What Is The Criterion For Selection Of Students For Scholarships?

The scholarship is purely on merit basis. The merit list will be prepared exclusively on | the basis of marks obtained by the candidate in the qualifying exams and complying with the | level-of-course-wise slots allotted to the states. Selection of students for M. Phil and Ph. D. will | be done on the basis of topic of research/Synopsis which has relevance to the problems/issues | related to NE Region. For further details, please see the "Rules for Award for NEC Merit | Scholarship" on NSP.

I Have Enrolled In M/Phil / PhD, But My Topic Is Not Finalized, Can I Apply For Scholarships?

No, only students whose MPhil / Ph.D. topic is submitted and are registered with that topic can apply for the scholarship.

I Have Got Scholarship For The 1st Year, Will I Automatically Be Provided Scholarships In The Subsequent Years Of My Study?

No, all existing and eligible beneficiaries of the scholarship are required to fill up the | renewal form on NSP every year during their entire course period. Every renewal of the scholarship | is for a period of one academic year only, if not otherwise specified.

Am I Eligible To Get Scholarship For The Entire Period Of My Study?

Once selected, the scholarship shall be available to a selected student for the prescribed | duration of a course subject to fulfillment of renewal conditions. The scholarship for M.Phil. will | be available for 2 years and for Ph.D scholarship shall be for 3 years. For further details, please | see the "Rules for Award for NEC Merit Scholarship" on NSP.

How Can I Apply Online For A Scholarship?

In order to apply online, please visit the website through the URL www.scholarships.gov.in | or through the mobile app of NSP or UMANG. You may click on a particular Scheme displayed | in the on-Boarded schemes section on the Home page to apply

Can I Edit The Information Already Saved And Up-To What Time?

All the information can be edited till the closure of the application form. After final submission, your application will be forwarded to the next level and the application hereby cannot be edited.

Which Fields Institute/State Can Edit?

The Fields which can be edited are Gender, Religion, Category, Profession, Annual Income, Aadhar Number, Disability, Day Scholar/Hostlar, Mode of Study, IFSC Code, Account No.,Admission Fees and Tuition Fees. However, corrections made by the Institute/State, if any, would be conveyed instantly to the student through SMS/email.

What Is UID Number/Aadhaar Number?

UID number otherwise known as 'Aadhaar' number is a Unique Identification Number | given by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). Aadhaar is a unique 12-digit number | assigned to residents of India after the de-duplication of biometrics. For further details, please visit | the website https://uidai.gov.in/. | The Aadhaar Number is required to be seeded (linked) with the bank account in which | The scholarship amount is desired to be transferred. Banks provide multiple ways of linking Aadhaar | with the bank account and applicants can obtain the details from the website of the concerned | bank or contact the concerned bank with a copy of the Aadhaar card. You can check which bank | is linked to your Aadhaar number on NPCI mapper here https://resident.uidai.gov.in/bankmapper.

How To Check The Status Of My Application?

Students can check the status of their Online Application by logging in using his/her Permanent id and Date Of Birth and opening the link "Check your Status".

If I Know The UDISE Code Of My Institute But Address And Location Is Not Known Or Vice Versa. How To Resolve This Problem?

The institute location and UDISE code and vice versa can be known from the below | link http://www.mdm-mis.nic.in/MDM/school_dise_code_scholarship.aspx