Ishan Uday scholarship 2025 for NER States

Ishan Uday scholarship

Ishan Uday scholarship 2025 Ishan Uday is a scholarship initiative by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, launched in 2014 for the North Eastern Region (NER) of India. Its primary aim is to boost higher education enrollment (GER) and provide financial support to students from economically weaker backgrounds . The scheme awards 10,000 fresh scholarships annually to first‑year undergraduate students.
Eligible courses include general degree, technical, professional, medical, and paramedical programs . Scholarships are disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into students’ bank accounts. Financial assistance is ₹5,400/month for general courses and ₹7,800/month for technical/professional courses . The scheme is renewable each year based on academic performance and attendance

Eligibility Criteria for Ishan Uday scholarship 2025

To be eligible for Ishan Uday Scholarship an applicant must meet the following requirements:

  • The Applicant must be a domiciled resident of one of the eight NER states Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura.
  • The applicant must have passed Class XII from an NER school and secured first-year admission in a UGC-recognized institution (including integrated/dual degrees, professional or general studies)
  • The applicant’s annual family income should not exceed ₹4.5 lakh per annum
  • Only students enrolled in a ‘Regular/Full-Time’ UG program are eligible. Those in open, distance, correspondence, private, or part-time programs cannot apply.
  • Open, correspondence, part-time, or management quota students are not eligible

Benefits of Ishan Uday scholarship 2025

  • Rs 5,400/month for general degree courses
  • Rs 7,800/month for professional/technical/medical courses

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Documents Required for Ishan Uday scholarship 2025

There are a few necessary documents that the applicants must keep with them while filling the Ishan Uday Scholarship application form. The candidates must upload scanned copies of the following documents to complete their application process:

  • Domicile Certificate
  • Income Certificate
  • Aadhaar Card as Identity proof
  • Class 10th Marksheet
  • Class 12th Marksheet
  • Passport‑size Photograph
  • Bank Documents
  • Joining/Renewal Forms
  • Affidavit (Annexure‑IV)
  • Bonafide Student Certificate(If applicable)
  • Caste Certificate(If applicable)

Application Process for for Ishan Uday scholarship 2025

  • Click “Apply Now“.
  • Click “New Registration (One Time Registration)”, and complete the e-KYC using Aadhaar or Aadhaar EID via OTP; face authentication via the NSP App may be required
  • You’ll receive a unique Application ID and password via SMS.
  • Log in with your Application ID and password.
  • Enter the OTP sent to your mobile, then reset your password to secure your account
  • In your dashboard, choose “Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for NER”.
  • Enter personal, academic, and family income details (must be ≤ ₹4.5 lakh/year)
  • Select the scholarship category (General vs Tech/Professional) based on your first-year UG course.
  • Upload the scanned copies of the documents and submit the form

Renewal Criterion for Ishan Uday scholarship

  • The scholarship is renewable annually (for the duration of the first degree) provided:
    • The student maintains the required attendance and conduct.
    • A continuation certificate from the institution is submitted before renewal

Selection Process of Ishan Uday scholarship 2025

  • Applicants are ranked primarily based on their Class XII marks
  • If there’s a tie at the cut-off within a state:
  • Marks in Class X are considered.
  • If still tied, older candidates are given preference

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Ishan Uday Scholarship 2025?

A merit–cum–means programme by UGC & MoE launched in 2014–15 to support students from the North‑Eastern Region (NER) in undertaking higher education ts primary aim is to boost higher education enrollment (GER) and provide financial support to students from economically weaker backgrounds . The scheme awards 10,000 fresh scholarships annually to first‑year undergraduate students.
Eligible courses include general degree, technical, professional, medical, and paramedical programs .

2. Who is eligible for Ishan Uday Scholarship 2025?

First-year undergraduates domiciled in one of the 8 NER states, with household income ≤ ₹4.5 lakh, and enrolled in UGC‑recognized institutions

3. Is distance/open university or management quota admission allowed?

No – only full-time, regular UG students admitted through merit are eligible

4. How many scholarships are awarded?

10,000 fresh awards annually

5. What is the scholarship amount?

₹5,400/month for general degree courses; ₹7,800/month for technical/medical/professional courses, paid over 10 months

6. How long is it awarded?

For the full duration of the first UG degree, renewable annually based on academic progress .

7. How are slots distributed?

State-wise allocation based on population; unfilled slots reallocated.

8. What is the selection process?

Merit through Class XII marks; in case of tie, Class X marks and age are used .

9. Are there reservations?

Yes – 3% horizontal reservation for Persons with Disability; other categories as per policy .

10. Which documents are needed?

Typical requirements include domicile, income, Aadhaar, Class X/XII marksheets, admission proof, bank details, affidavits, annexures, and bonafide certificates if studying outside home state .

11. Where and how to apply?

Apply online via National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in); complete registration, form filling, upload documents, institute verification, then submit .

12. Is there an application fee?

No – the scheme is completely free to apply.

13. How to track the application?

Use “Track Status” on NSP dashboard or PFMS portal for payment status.

14. When are funds disbursed?

Through PFMS via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), usually after institute verification—often around March–April

15. What if my application is marked defective?

You can correct defects (e.g., income mismatch) during the verification window before institute closes it .

16. Can I renew the scholarship each year?

Yes, on satisfying attendance, conduct, and submitting a progress certificate (Annexure‑III/II)

17. Can course or college be changed after selection?

Allowed only once, within eligibility conditions—with proper procedure, the scholarship continues; but switching from UG to diploma etc. voids eligibility

18. What happens if I fail exams?

Scholarship stops that year; if you rejoin next year and meet criteria (including medical grounds), benefits may be reinstated

19. Are transgender students eligible?

Yes – they are included under the scheme .

20. Where can I get help or support?

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