“Ishan Uday” Special Scholarship Scheme For North Eastern Region

The Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme 2025 is a flagship initiative by the Ministry of Education, implemented through the University Grants Commission (UGC) to support students from the North Eastern Region (NER) of India. Launched in 2014, the scheme aims to improve the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) and provide equal opportunities for economically weaker students to pursue higher education in general, technical, medical, and professional degree courses.

Scheme Key Highlights (Short Summary)

• Scheme Name: Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for NER
• Launched By: Ministry of Education, implemented by UGC
• Academic Year: 2025–26
• Total Scholarships: 10,000 fresh scholarships annually
• Monthly Assistance: ₹5,400 for general courses, ₹7,800 for technical/medical/professional courses
• Application Mode: Online via National Scholarship Portal (NSP)

Benefits

• ₹5,400 per month for general degree courses
• ₹7,800 per month for technical, medical, professional, and paramedical courses
• Scholarship awarded from the date of joining as certified by the institution
• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) through PFMS into the student’s Aadhaar-linked bank account
• The scheme supports undergraduate-level students only
• Renewable annually based on academic performance and attendance

Eligibility Criteria

• Domicile: Must be a permanent resident of any North Eastern state (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura)
• Annual Family Income: Should not exceed ₹4,50,000
• Educational Requirement:

• Passed Class 12 or equivalent in the previous academic year (2024–25)

• Must have secured admission in 1st year of any degree program (general or professional)
  • Institution Eligibility: Admission must be in:

• Institutions recognized under Section 2(f) & 12(B) of the UGC Act

• Deemed universities, government-funded institutions, or those with an AISHE code

• Institutions of National Importance or recognized by statutory councils

Exclusions

• Students enrolled in Open Universities or Distance Learning
• Students already availing another scholarship for UG courses
• Admissions via management quota
• Students in diploma or certificate courses not leading to a degree
• Students whose parents’ income exceeds ₹4.5 lakh per annum

Application Process

Online Application via National Scholarship Portal (NSP)

New Registration

1. Visit scholarships.gov.in

2. Click “New Registration” and follow the on-screen instructions

3. Accept the terms and complete the form to generate your Application ID and Password

Fill Fresh Application

1. Login using your credentials

2. Change your password upon first login

3. Navigate to “Application Form”

4. Fill in personal, academic, bank, and course details

5. Upload required documents

6. Submit the application or save as draft

Track Status

• Visit the PFMS portal: https://pfms.nic.in
• Use your Aadhaar, Bank Account, or NSP Application ID to check payment status

Documents Required

• Domicile Certificate (NER State)
• Income Certificate issued by a competent authority
• Class 12 Marksheet/Certificate
• Admission Proof (Fee receipt or Bonafide Certificate)
• Bank Account details (Aadhaar-linked)
• Caste/Disability Certificate (if applicable)
• Annual Progress Report for renewals
• Institution Certificate with AISHE Code

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• 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.

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