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UGC / AICTE State Domicile: Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim Officially Verified Scheme
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Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region

Short Title: Ishan Uday NER
Administered by: UGC - NER Division • Ministry of Education
Financial Support: ₹5,400/month (General) to ₹7,800/month (Technical/Medical) for 10 months/year
Academic Level: Undergraduate
Family Income Ceiling: ≤ ₹450000 / Year
Current Cycle Deadline: 31-Oct-2026
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Scheme Overview & Objective

Special initiative of UGC to improve gross enrollment ratio and provide equal higher education opportunities for youth of North Eastern states.

Who Can Apply? (Detailed Eligibility Matrix)

Target Education Level Undergraduate
Minimum Qualification Class 12 pass with domicile of North Eastern States
Academic Disciplines / Streams General Degree (Arts, Humanities, Science, Commerce) and Technical/Professional Degrees
Family Income Limit Gross annual family income must not exceed ₹450000 from all sources.
Gender Eligibility Open to All Genders (Male, Female, Transgender)
Social Reservation Category All
Domicile / Residence Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim
Statutory Rule: Full-time regular attendance is compulsory. Students enrolled in private/distance correspondence degrees are generally ineligible unless explicitly stated in guidelines.

Financial Benefits & Allowances

₹5,400/month (General) to ₹7,800/month (Technical/Medical) for 10 months/year
₹54,000 per annum for general degree courses and ₹78,000 per annum for technical, medical and professional courses.
Disbursement Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the beneficiary's Aadhaar-seeded active savings bank account via PFMS.

Mandatory Document Preparation Checklist

Ensure the following documents are in clear PDF / JPG format (under 500 KB each) with valid digital signatures prior to beginning application:

Income Certificate
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
Domicile Certificate
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
Previous Class Marksheet
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
College Bonafide / Admission Receipt
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
Aadhaar Card
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
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Common Application Mistakes to Avoid

Over 35% of scholarship rejections in India occur due to preventable documentation flaws:

  • ▪ Mismatch between student name on Aadhaar and Class 10 Certificate.
  • ▪ Submitting an expired Family Income Certificate.
  • ▪ Delaying institute-level nodal officer verification after online submission.
  • ▪ Entering an incorrect IFSC code or an inactive bank account.
Active Application Cycle
Academic Year: 2026-27
Application Opens: 01-Jul-2026
Last Date to Apply: 31-Oct-2026
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MPath Trust & Security Notice

• Government scholarships never charge any application fee.
• MPath never asks for passwords, OTPs, or bank PINs.
• Submissions occur through authorized official portals (NSP, State Portals).

Source: UGC - Ministry of Education • Verified on: 04-Oct-2026