Ishan Uday Scholarship 2025 is a special initiative launched by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to promote higher education among economically weaker students of the North Eastern Region (NER). Every year, 10,000 fresh scholarships are awarded to students pursuing general, technical, and professional courses—including medical and paramedical streams—across recognized institutes in India.
🎓 Ishan Uday Scholarship 2025 – Overview
- Name of Scholarship: Ishan Uday Scholarship
- Academic Session: 2025–2026
- Eligible Courses: General, Technical, Medical & Paramedical (UG Only)
- Monthly Scholarship Amount:
- ₹5,400 for General Degree Courses
- ₹7,800 for Technical/Medical/Paramedical Courses
- Application Mode: Online @ scholarships.gov.in
- Last Date to Apply: 31st October 2025
- Eligible States: Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim, Tripura
- Helpline Number: 0120-6619540
- Email Support: helpdesk@nsp.gov.in
✅ Objective of Ishan Uday Scholarship
- Promote equal opportunities for higher education in NE India
- Increase Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER)
- Encourage professional & technical education in the region
- Optimum utilization of NER budget allocation
📝 Eligibility Criteria
- Domicile: Must be a permanent resident of any NER state
- Course Type: First-year UG students only (Regular Mode)
- Institutes Covered:
- UGC recognized institutes under section 2(f)
- Deemed Universities with NAAC accreditation
- Institutes of National Importance
- Statutory Council-recognized institutions
- Family Income: Should not exceed ₹4.5 lakh per annum
- Exclusions:
- Distance/open/private/part-time mode
- Diploma courses
- Management quota admissions
- Students availing other UG scholarships
📋 How to Apply Online?
- Visit scholarships.gov.in
- Register using the One-Time Registration (OTR) process
- Login and fill the Online Application Form
- Upload required documents
- Submit and take a printout for your records
📌 Required Documents
- Domicile Certificate (Mandatory)
- Family Income Certificate (Mandatory)
- Educational Qualification Proof
- Bank Account Passbook (Applicant’s Name)
- One-Time Registration ID (OTR)
📅 Important Dates
- Start of Online Application: 25th June 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 31st October 2025
- Defective Verification Deadline: 15th November 2025
- Institute Verification Deadline: 15th November 2025
📊 Selection Process
- Total Scholarships: 10,000 per year
- Slot Distribution: Based on latest census data
- Vacant Slots: Reallocated among other states
- PwD Reservation: As per Govt. norms
🔗 Important Links
- 🖊 Online Application Form
- 🖊 One-Time Registration
- 📘 Official Guidelines PDF
- ❓ FAQ PDF
- 🌐 UGC NER Website
- 📥 Previous NEC Merit Scholarship Article
❓ FAQs
Q. Who can apply for Ishan Uday Scholarship? A: Students from Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, and Sikkim who meet all eligibility criteria.
Q. What is the income limit? A: Annual family income must be less than ₹4.5 lakh.
Q. Is OTR mandatory? A: Yes. One-Time Registration (14-digit ID) is compulsory to apply.
Q. Can I apply if I’ve taken admission through management quota? A: No. Such students are not eligible.
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