Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme 2021

Ishan Uday is a special scholarship scheme launched by the University Grants Commission (UGC) for the students of North Eastern Region (NER) to promote higher education and for encouraging children belonging to economically weaker section of the NE region. Under Ishan Uday scholarship scheme, a total of 10,000 fresh scholarships are disbursed every year among NER students who are pursuing general degree courses, technical and professional courses, including medical and paramedical courses.

Details of NER Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme 2021

Name of scholarship: Ishan Uday Scholarship

Academic Session: 2021-2022

Course/s: General degree courses, technical and professional courses, including medical and paramedical courses

Implementing body: University Grants Commission (UGC)

Scholarship Amount: ₹ 7,800 and ₹ 5,400 per month

Application mode: Online

Last date of submission of application: 30th November 2021

Eligible state/s: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim, Tripura

Eligibility Criteria of Ishan Uday Scholarship

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: 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.

Exclusions: The following shall not be eligible under this scheme-

• Students pursuing courses/programs through Open Universities.
• Students already availing scholarship for pursuing the Undergraduate programme under any other scheme(s).
• Students gaining admission through ‘management quota’.
• Students pursuing courses, such as Diploma Courses, not leading to award of a Degree. Students whose parents’ income exceeds Rs.4.5 lakh per annum.

How to Apply for Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme 2021

Candidates need to visit official national scholarship portal https://scholarships.gov.in for submission of online application this scholarship or you may apply directly through the link given below in the important link section.

Important Link for Ishan Uday Scholarship 2021-22