Ishan Uday Special Scholarship for North Eastern Region
UGC / Ministry of Education · Assam
Amount
₹94k+
Deadline
31 Oct
Status
Open now
Provider Type
Government
Application Mode
Online
Last Verified
2026-27
About the Program
Ishan Uday is a special scholarship scheme by UGC for students of North Eastern Region to promote higher education.
Benefits & Financial Support
₹94k+
The scholarship provides ₹5,400 per month (₹64,800/year) for general degree courses and ₹7,800 per month (₹93,600/year) for technical, professional, medical, or paramedical courses, paid for 10 months annually. Payments are made via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly to the beneficiary's Aadhaar-seeded bank account[4][5][6].
High value monthly stipend (up to ₹7,800).
Note: For students of NER pursuing general or technical degree courses. 10,000 slots annually.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
- Education level: Undergraduate
- Course / stream: Relevant courses
- Minimum marks: 60%
- Income limit: Up to ₹4.5 Lakh/year
- Category: All
- Domicile: Assam
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- —Aadhaar
- —Domicile of NE State
- —Income Certificate
- —Class 12 Marksheet
- —Admission Letter
Selection Process
Selection is done purely on the basis of state-wise merit among candidates who have applied through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), prioritizing students from economically weaker sections of the North Eastern Region[8][9].
Renewal Policy
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The scholarship is renewable annually for the duration of the first degree course (3
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–5 years) subject to good conduct, maintenance of prescribed attendance, successful completion of the previous academic year, and securing a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA with no backlogs
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Renewal applications must be submitted online via the National Scholarship Portal each year[8][9].
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
- 1Visit the Portal
Go to the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at https://scholarships.gov.in[5][9].
- 2New Registration
Click on "New Registration" if you are a new user. Read and agree to the guidelines, then register using your Aadhaar number and mobile number[5][9].
- 3Login
Log in with your credentials after registration[5].
- 4Select Scheme
Navigate to the UGC Schemes section and select "UGC Ishan Uday Scholarship"[5].
- 5Fill Details
Complete the application form by entering personal, academic, and bank details carefully[5].
- 6Upload Documents
Upload scanned copies of the following: - Domicile Certificate (NER State) - Income Certificate (Family income < ₹4.5 lakh) - Admission Proof (First-year UG) - Class 12 Marksheet - Passport-size Photograph - Bank Passbook (Aadhaar-seeded) [5][9
- 7Submit
Review the application, submit it, and download the confirmation for future reference[5].
- 8Track Status
Use the NSP dashboard to track your application status and verification progress[5].
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Official Last Date & Timelines
31 October 2026
Applications June - October via NSP
Dates are subject to change per the provider's official notification. Apply well before the closing date.
Common Questions (FAQs)
What is the minimum family income limit to apply for the Ishan Uday Scholarship?
The family income of the student's parents must be below ₹4.50 lakh per annum to be eligible for the scholarship[1][4][6].
Can I apply for this scholarship if I am already receiving another scholarship?
No, students who are already availing any other scholarship scheme for the same purpose are not eligible to apply for the Ishan Uday Scholarship[9].
How is the scholarship amount paid and is it taxable?
The scholarship amount is directly credited to the beneficiary's Aadhaar-seeded bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The payment is for 10 months every year, and as a government scholarship for education, it is generally not taxable[4][5].
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