The Ministry of Human Resource Department (HRD) has launched a special Ishan Uday Scholarship scheme a special scheme in 2014 under the University Grants Commission. The scheme is for only North East Region (NER) to promote their higher education. The economically weaker section of North East Region can apply for the scheme.
The Government of India has invites applications from the North East Region students through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Every year the online application invited 10,000 applications by the Government to apply for this Scheme.
Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme 2023 details
Name of the Scholarship: Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme
Scholarship Authority: Government of India
No of Scholarship can apply: 10,000 per year
Academic session: 2023-2024
Eligible States: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Nagaland, Sikkim, Meghalaya
Implementing body: University Grants Commission
Scholarship amount: Rs.7800 and Rs. 5400 per month
Helpline for the Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme 2023
Students who are facing a problem while submitting their online application for the Scheme.
Phone number: 0120-6619540
Email Address: helpdesk@nsp.gov.in
Objective of the Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme 2023
Objective of the Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme 20231) To provide equal opportunities for higher studies in NE Region.
2) To increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in NE Region.
3) To focus more on professional education in NE Region.
4) Optimum utilization of NER Budgetary Allocation
Eligibility Criteria
Students with domicile of NER who have passed Class XII or equivalent exam from a school situated within NER through any recognized Board of Education, including Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE), National institute of open Schooling (NIOS) within NER only, and have secured admission in general degree course, technical and professional courses including medical and paramedical courses (Integrated courses included) in Universities/Colleges/Institutions recognized as under.
| Universities/Institutions/Colleges included under Section 2(f) and 12 (B) of UGC Act. |
| Deemed to be Universities included under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 and eligible to receive grants-in-aid from UGC. |
| Universities/Institutions/Colleges funded by Central / State Government. |
| Institutes of National Importance. |
| Institutions recognized by other Statutory councils within as well as outside |
Class: Only first year Under-graduate students are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
Course: For integrated degree courses the scholarship will be tenable for the complete duration of the course. For dual degree courses the scholarship shall be tenable for the first degree only. The university shall clarify it while recommending a candidate for scholarship.
Family Income of the applicant: For availing scholarship under this scheme, the income of the parents of the student should not exceed Rs.4.5 lakh per annum.
Reservation: Transgender candidates are eligible to apply under the scheme. The reservation shall be followed as per Government of India norms.
Exclusion
The following shall not be eligible under this scheme
1) Students pursuing courses/programs through Open Universities.
2) Students already availing scholarship for pursuing the Undergraduate programme under any other scheme(s).
3) Students gaining admission through „management quota‟.
4) Students pursuing courses, such as Diploma Courses, not leading to award of a Degree.
5) Students whose parents‟ income exceeds Rs.4.5 lakh per annumrsuing courses, such as Diploma Courses, not leading to award of degree.
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Document to be uploaded
- Bank Passbook
- Domicile certificate to be issued by the competent authority.
- Proof of annual income to be issued by the competent authority.
- For renewals, the annual progress report and continuation of studies will be required to be uploaded/ verified by the concerned University /Institution/ College
How to apply for the Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme 2023
- Applicants may scroll down to the Important links section
- Click For online application section
- A new portal will open and click on New Registration
- For registration give all the personnel details and necessary documents
- At the end submit the online form
- Don’t forget to take Print of the application.
Important Dates for the Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme 2023
| Starting Date for the online application | 3rd October 2023 |
| Last Date for online application | 31st December 2023 |
Important Links
| For online application | New Registration/ Renewal |
| Official Guidelines | CLICK |
| Official Website | CLICK |
Selection procedure
- 10,000 (ten thousand) fresh scholarships will be awarded every year.
- Distribution of slots amongst the states of NER will be done on the basis of population census(last).
- If slots in a particular state remain vacant due to non-availability of eligible candidates, the unfilled slots will be distributed equitably amongst other states.
- Reservation for Persons with Disability (PwD) will be made as per Government of India norms.
Amount of the Scholarship
Rs.5400/- per month for general degree course and Rs.7800/- per month for technical/ medical/ professional/ paramedical courses.
FAQ
1.Is the Ishan Uday Scholarship for all students of India ?
No, the Ishan Uday Scholarship is for only North East Region of India. Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura.
2.Is there any annual income ceiling for candidates to be included under the scheme?
Yes, only those candidates whose annual family income is not equal or more than Rs.4.5 lakh per annum are covered under ambit of the scheme.
3.Is there any need for uploading of domicile certificate alongwith the online application form?
Yes, the domicile certificate/ permanent resident certificate issued by the competent authority will have to be uploaded with the online application form.
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