NEC Merit Scholarship Last Date & Deadlines 2026
Application Deadline
15 November 2026
Expected deadline for 2026-27 cycle.
Timeline Details & Extensions
Applications must be submitted and finalized before 11:59 PM on the closing date. We advise students to submit applications at least a week in advance to avoid last-minute server bottlenecks.
- Institute-level verification continues for 15-30 days after the student application deadline.
- Incomplete or unfinalized drafts are auto-rejected on the last date.
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]