Ishan Uday Scholarship
Last Date for Application Submission: 31/10/2022.
An official notification has been released by University Grants Commission (UGC) for Ishan Uday Scholarship 2022. These scholarships are available 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.
Candidates who are interested in building their Assam career and eligible for this Scholarship may apply by following the steps given in this article.
About Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme
Ishan Uday is a scholarship scheme launched by the University Grants Commission (UGC), specially 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.
Ishan Uday scholarship scheme disbursed a total of 10,000 fresh scholarships every year among NER students. Students pursuing general degree courses, technical and professional courses, including medical and paramedical courses can apply onliine by following the steps given in this article.
Ishan Uday Scholarship Objective
There are 4 main objectives of the Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme 2022 for North Eastern Region -
- To provide equal opportunities for higher studies in NE Region.
- To increase the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) in NE Region.
- To focus more on professional education in NE Region.
- Optimum utilization of NER Budgetary Allocation.
NOTE: It is envisaged to provide ten thousand (10,000) fresh scholarships every year beginning from the academic year 2014-15 for general degree courses, technical and professional courses, including medical and para-medical courses.
Build Your Assam Career with Ishan Uday Scholarship
| Scholarship Name | Ishan Uday Scholarship |
| Academic Session | 2022-2023 |
| Implementing Body | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| Amount | ₹ 7,800 and ₹ 5,400 per month |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last date of Submission | 31st October 2022 |
Courses
- General degree courses
- Technical and Professional courses
- Medical and Paramedical courses
States eligible for Ishan Uday Scholarship
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Assam
- Manipur
- Meghalaya
- Mizoram
- Sikkim
- Tripura
Eligibility Criteria of Ishan Uday Scholarship
Type of Educational Institutes: 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.
Ishan Uday Scholarship Amount
An amount of Rs.5400/- p.m. for General Degree courses and Rs. 7800/- p.m. for Technical & Professional courses (including Medical & Para medical courses) will be given through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the beneficiary student.
Selection Process of Ishan Uday Scholarship
The selection process of Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme is based on following factors -
- 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.
How to Apply for Ishan Uday Scholarship?
Candidates who are interested in building their Assam career and eligible for Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme 2022 may apply by following the steps given in this article.
1. Go to the Official national scholarship portal (Links are at the
bottom).
2. Click on "Continue....".
3. Register your account and then Log-In.
4. Give all credentials and upload your documents as required in the
portal.
5. Click the "Submit" button.
6. Save the submitted form.
Important Notes
1. Documents to be uploaded at the time of applying under the scheme on
the NeSP
2. Domicile certificate to be issued by the competent
authority.
3. Proof of annual income to be issued by the competent
authority.
4. For renewals, the annual progress report and continuation of
studies will be required to be uploaded/ verified by the concerned
University/ Institution/ College.
Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme Important Dates
| Starting date of submission of online | 26/07/2022 |
| Last date of submission of online | 31/10/2022 |
| Last date of Defective Verification | 15/11/2022 |
| Last date of Institute Level Verification | 15/11/2022 |
