NEC Merit Scholarship Income Limit 2026
Maximum Annual Family Income
No Income Bar / Not specified
Income Verification Rules
Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).
- The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
- Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.
FAQs for NEC Merit Scholarship
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]