NEC Merit Scholarship
Last Date for Application Submission: 30/10/2022.
Students who are interested in building their Assam Career and eligible for NEC Merit Scholarships can apply by following the steps given in this article.
Who can apply for NEC Merit Scholarship?
Northeastern (NE) students studying in different disciplines at different levels at institutions in and outside the Northeast, but within the country, can apply online.
Build Your Assam Career with NEC Merit Scholarship
| Scholarship Name | NEC Merit Scholarship |
| Academic Session | 2022-2023 |
| Total Scholarships | 1600 |
| Authority | North Eastern Council, Ministry of Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Government of India, Shillong |
Eligibility Criteria of NEC Merit Scholarship
Educational Qualification:
The student must fulfill the following eligibility criteria in the previous qualifying examination for consideration of scholarship:
COURSE 1
- Course Level: Diploma
- Qualifying examination: HSLC/ HSSLC/ Secondary School Leaving/ Senior Secondary Leaving certificate examination from a recognised State/Central board with minimum 60% marks in aggregate.
COURSE 2
- Course Level: Degree
- Qualifying examination: HSSLC/ Senior Secondary Leaving certificate examination from a recognised State/Central board with minimum 60% marks in aggregate.
COURSE 3
- Course Level: Post Graduate
- Qualifying examination: Degree level examination in any discipline (BA/BSc/BE/B Tech/MBBS/LLB/BCA/BBA etc. of any recognized Institute/ University with minimum 60% marks in aggregate.
COURSE 4
- Course Level: M.Phil./Ph.D
- Qualifying examination: PG degree from any recognized University with minimum 60% marks in aggregate.
Other Criteria for NEC Merit Scholarship
Domicile: The scholarship is open only to a student who is a permanent resident of any of the North Eastern States.
Duration: Once selected, the scholarship shall be available to a selected student for the prescribed duration of a course subject to fulfillment of renewal conditions, as specified under Para 6 of these rules. Extension of scholarship beyond the prescribed period of study will not be entertained.
Other Scholarships: At the time of availing the scholarship, the student must not be in receipt of any other scholarship/financial assistance from any other source. A sponsored candidate under full employment during the period of study or working/in-service candidates shall not be eligible to receive the scholarship.
Awarding Scholarship Year: A student shall only be considered for scholarship in the year of commencement of his/her course. For subsequent year of course, only renewal will be allowed.
Courses: Scholarship shall be admissible to students who get admission in Diploma, Degree, Post-graduate or registration in M.Phil. / Ph.D courses of any institute recognized by the Government. The grant of scholarship for M.Phil and Ph.D would be after the registration of the students with the University. The Scholarship will not be available for internship or any practical training.
Family Income: The scholarship shall be admissible to the students whose parent / guardian’s annual income from all sources shall not exceed Rs.8.0 lakh. The income certificate issued by the competent authority shall be furnished by the candidate.
NEC Merit Scholarship Selection Process
1. The merit lists will be drawn from among finally verified applications as per the scheme guidelines and after following the laid down procedure on the NSP.
2. Selection of students for M. Phil and Ph. D. will be done on the basis of topic of research/Synopsis which has relevance to the problems/issues related to NE Region. The Subjects/topics for M.Phil and Ph.D should invariably be directly, specifically and currently relevant to NE Region. Basic and theoretical research shall not be favoured in general.
3. The scholarship is purely on merit basis. The merit list will be prepared exclusively on the basis of marks obtained by the candidate in the qualifying exams and complying with the level-of-course-wise slots allotted to the states.
NEC Merit Scholarship Amount
| COURSE LEVEL | AMOUNT |
|---|---|
| Diploma | Rs.20,000/- Per Year |
| Degree | Rs.22,000/- Per Year |
| Post Graduate | Rs.25,000/- Per Year |
| M. Phil/Ph.D. | Rs.30,000/- Per Year |
Number of NEC Merit scholarship
The number of new scholarships offered each year to candidates from different NER states at different levels can be as follows:
| Arunachal Pradesh | 209 [Diploma: 20, Degree: 130, PG Degree: 52, M.Phil / PhD: 7] |
| Assam | 320 [Diploma: 30, Degree: 200, PG Degree: 80, M.Phil / PhD: 10] |
| Manipur | 192 [Diploma: 18, Degree: 120, PG Degree: 48, M.Phil / PhD: 6] |
| Meghalaya | 192 [Diploma: 18, Degree: 120, PG Degree: 48, M.Phil / PhD: 6] |
| Mizoram | 192 [Diploma: 18, Degree: 120, PG Degree: 48, M.Phil / PhD: 6] |
| Nagaland | 192 [Diploma: 18, Degree: 120, PG Degree: 48, M.Phil / PhD: 6] |
| Sikkim | 111 [Diploma: 10, Degree: 70, PG Degree: 28, M.Phil / PhD: 3] |
| Tripura | 192 [Diploma: 18, Degree: 120, PG Degree: 48, M.Phil / PhD: 6] |
How to Apply for NEC Merit Scholarship?
Students who are interested in building their Assam Career and eligible for NEC Merit Scholarships can apply by following the steps given in this article.
Step 1: Scroll down, go to Important Web Links section.
Step 2: Click on Online Application link .
Step 3: A new webpage will be opened.
Step 4: Click on "New Registration" link .
Step 5: Enter your details as required in the portal; and register yourself.
Step 6: After registration, enter all credentials and upload your documents as required in the portal.
Step 7: Finally click on "Submit" and take print out of your submitted application.
Necessary Documents to be submitted for NEC Merit Scholarship
The applicant must have the following documents at the time of submitting the application. He or she may be asked to upload a scanned copy of these documents according to the existing requirements or rules / regulations.
1. Permanent Residential Certificate (PRC) issued by the Dy. Commissioner /Addl. Dy. Commissioners/ Sub-divisional officer of civil sub-divisions in NE States; except Sikkim where Certificate of Identification (COI) issued by the respective Deputy Commissioner in the Govt. of Sikkim to its Permanent residents. Certificate from any other authority will not be accepted. (Mandatory)
2. Income Certificate issued by the Competent Authority (Mandatory)
3. Bank Account Pass Book – Account must be in the name of applicant (Optional)
4. Details of qualifying examination (Mandatory)
5. Synopsis signed by the project guide / Director (Research) or any official authorized by the Institute/University in the case of M.Phil/Ph.D. candidates (Mandatory).
6. Any other relevant document required under NSP guidelines.
NEC Merit Scholarship HELP LINE
| Phone No. | 0120 - 6619540 |
| helpdesk@nsp.gov.in |
NEC Merit Scholarship Important Dates
| Starting date of online application submission | Not Mentioned |
| Last date of online application submission | 30th October, 2022 |
| Last date of Defective Verification | 15th November, 2022 |
| Last date of Institute Verification | 15th November, 2022 |
NEC Merit Scholarship Important Links
| ABOUT | LINKS |
|---|---|
| Application (ONLINE) | FRESH | RENEWAL |
| Advertisement Details | GUIDELINE(S) | FAQ |
| Official Website | LINK |
FAQs on NEC Merit Scholarship
Q-1. Who is Eligible for the NEC Scholarship Program?
Answer: Students who meet the eligibility criteria of NEC Merit Scholarship of Ministry of DoNER Guidelines may apply for these scholarships. These are available on the National Scholarship Portal.
Q-2: Is there is any reservation / quota under the scheme?
Answer: No reservations/quota will be made according to category / religion / gender.
Q-3: Is there any income criteria under the scheme?
Answer: Yes, scholarships will be given to students whose annual parent / guardian income does not exceed Rs 8.0 lakh from all sources.
Q-4: What is the criterion for selection of students for scholarships?
Answer: Scholarships are based solely on performance. The suitability list is based solely on the candidate's scores on the approved exams and on compliance with the state-assigned sections at the state level. Students from M. Phil and Ph.D. are selected based on the research topic / summary of the problems / issues facing the NE Region.
Q-5: I have enrolled in M/Phil / PhD, but my topic is not finalized, can I apply for scholarships?
Answer: No, only students who have submitted their M/Phil / PhD topic and are enrolled in it can apply for a scholarship.
Q-6: I have got scholarship for the 1st year, will I automatically be provided scholarships in the subsequent years of my study?
Answer: No, all current and eligible scholars are required to complete the NSP renewal form each year during the course. Each scholarship extension is only valid for one academic year, unless otherwise stated.
