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NEC Merit Scholarship

North Eastern Council
All India
Deadline: 15 Nov 2026

About the Program

The NEC Merit Scholarship is a prestigious scheme for students of the 8 North Eastern states (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura) to pursue higher studies.

Benefits & Financial Support

Total scholarship amount
₹20,000 - ₹30,000 per annum

₹20,000 - ₹30,000 per annum

Inclusions

Diploma: ₹20,000/yr | Degree: ₹22,000/yr | PG: ₹25,000/yr | M.Phil/PhD: ₹30,000/yr

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PhD

Must be enrolled in relevant courses. Minimum 60% marks required in previous exam.

Financial & Category

Income LimitNo Income Bar
Applicable CategoryGeneral, SC, ST, OBC

Selection Process

Not specified

Renewal Policy

Not specified

Application Process

Not specified

Documents Required

Important Dates

Application Deadline

15 November 2026

Expected deadline for 2026-27 cycle.

Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.

Scholarship Quick Facts

Provider TypeGovernment
Education LevelDiploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PhD
Application Mode
State/RegionAll India
Income LimitNo Limit
Last Verified2026

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Common Questions (FAQs)

Q. What is the eligibility criteria for NEC Merit Scholarship?

Permanent resident of North Eastern States (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura), minimum 60% marks in qualifying exam, family income not exceeding Rs. 8 lakh per annum, pursuing Diploma/Degree/PG/M.Phil/PhD in recognized institutions.[1][2]

Q. What are the scholarship amounts?

Rs. 20,000 per year for Diploma, Rs. 22,000 for Degree, Rs. 25,000 for Post Graduate, Rs. 30,000 for M.Phil/PhD.[1][2]

Q. How to apply for the scholarship?

Apply online through National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Required documents include PRC, 10th/12th marksheets, income proof, Aadhaar, bank details.[1][2]

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