| Scheme Name | Ishan Uday Scholarship |
| Qualification | 12th Pass |
| Government | Government of India |
| Application Process | Online |
| Application Fee | Free |
| Start Date | 25th July 2024 |
| Last Date | 31st October 2024 |
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Ishan Uday Scholarship 2024
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.
Table of Contents
- 1 Ishan Uday Scholarship Details
- 2 Objective of Ishan Uday Scholarship:
- 3 Eligibility Criteria of Ishan Uday Scholarship:
- 4 Exclusions of Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme
- 5 Selection Process of Ishan Uday Scholarship:
- 6 How to Apply for Ishan Uday Scholarship?
- 7 Required Documents to Apply Online
- 8 Important Dates of Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme 2024
- 9 Important Web-Links of Ishan Uday Scholarship:
- 10 FAQs on Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme:
- 11 Is the scheme open for all candidates enrolled in Indian Universities/ Colleges/ Institutes?
- 12 Is there any annual income ceiling for candidates to be included under the scheme?
- 13 What is the last date for online application of Ishan Uday Scholarship?
- 14 What is the minimum educational qualification for Ishan Uday Scholarship?
- 15 Will the scholarship transferred in case the awardee changes the institution or course during the tenure of scholarship?
Ishan Uday Scholarship Details
Name of scholarship: Ishan Uday Scholarship
Academic session: 2024-2025
Course/s: General degree courses, technical and professional courses, including medical and paramedical courses
Implementing body: University Grants Commission (UGC)
Scholarship amount: ₹ 8,000 per month
Application mode: Online
Last date of submission of application: 31st October 2024
Eligible state/s: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim, Tripura
Helplines: Phone Number: 0120-6619540 (from 8 AM to 8 PM on all days, excluding holidays)
Email Address: helpdesk@nsp.gov.in
Objective of Ishan Uday Scholarship:
The objectives of the Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region are:
| ➥ 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. |
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.
Eligibility Criteria of Ishan Uday Scholarship:
Type of Educational Institutes: The scholarship will be available for pursuing UG degree programme in the following types of institutions only:
| ➥ Universities/Colleges/Institutes included under section 2(f) of UGC Act, 1956 and having valid accreditation from NAAC. |
| ➥ Deemed to be Universities under section 3 of the UGC Act 1956 and having valid accreditation from NAAC. |
| ➥ Institutes of National Importance. |
| ➥ Institutions recognized by other Statutory councils within as well as outside. |
Class: Only the students, who are already admitted in the first year of UG degree programme in an eligible university/college/institution within India, are eligible to apply. In other words, a student who has secured admission in UG programme in the academic year 2020-21 will be eligible for selection in the year 2020-21 only. Students, who have already acquired any degree, are not eligible to apply.
Type of course: In case of ‘integrated’ and ‘dual degree’ programmes, the scholarship will be payable for the UG component only.
Mode of course: The scholarship is available for students who are admitted in UG degree programme through ‘Regular/Full Time’ mode only. The students, who are pursuing any UG programme through open/ distance/ correspondence/ private/ part-time mode, are not eligible to apply.
Family Income: For availing scholarship under this scheme, the income of the parents of the student should not exceed ₹ 4.5 lakh per annum.
Domicile Certificate: Student should have a valid Domicile Certificate of any State of NER.
Exclusions of Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme
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 ₹ 4.5 lakhs per annum. |
Selection Process of Ishan Uday Scholarship:
The selection process of Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme is based on following factors –
No of slots: 10,000 (ten thousand) fresh scholarships will be awarded every year.
Distribution of slots: Distribution of slots amongst the states of NER will be done on the basis of population census (last).
Lack of eligible candidates: 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: Reservation for Persons with Disability (PwD) will be made as per Government of India norms.
How to Apply for Ishan Uday Scholarship?
Candidates need to visit official national scholarship portal https://scholarships.gov.in for submission of online application this scholarship. One needs to follow below mentioned steps to apply online for this scholarship.
| ➥ Scroll down, go to Important Web Links section. |
| ➥ Click on One-Time Registration link . |
| ➥ A new webpage will be opened. |
| ➥ Enter your details as required in the portal; and register yourself. |
| ➥ After registration, Click on Online Application Form and Login. |
| ➥ Enter all credentials and upload your documents as required in the portal. |
| ➥ Finally click on “Submit” and take print out of your submitted application |
| One Time Registration (OTR) is a unique 14-digit number issued based on the Aadhaar/Aadhaar Enrollment ID (EID) and is applicable for the entire academic career of the student. OTR simplifies the scholarship application process, thereby eliminating the need of registration in each academic year. OTR is required to apply for scholarship on National Scholarship Portal. |
Required Documents to Apply Online
Before proceeding with the application process for the ISHAN UDAY scholarship, students need to prepare the following documents. The following documents are mandatory to complete the application process so all students should ensure their availability.
| Sl | Name of Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bank Passbook |
| 3 | Income Certificate |
| 4 | Aadhaar Card/ Bonafide Certificate |
| 5 | Joining Proforma for fresh awardees (Annexure-I) |
| 6 | Proforma for renewal ( Annexure-II) |
| 7 | Domicile State Certificate by the Competent Authority. |
| 8 | Quarterly Continuation Certificate (Annexure-III) |
| 9 | Affidavit (Undertaking for not availing any other Scholarship in the form of an affidavit on ₹ 50/- Stamp paper from the student/parent duly attested by SDM/ First Class Magistrate/ Gazetted Officer (not below the rank of Tahsildar) copying the prescribed languages (Annexure-IV)) |
Important Dates of Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme 2024
| Starting date for submission of online application | 25th July 2024 |
| Last date for submission of online application | 31st October 2024 |
| Last date of Defective Verification | 15th November 2024 |
| Last date of Institute Level Verification | 15th November 2024 |
Important Web-Links of Ishan Uday Scholarship:
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| One-Time Registration | Register | Login |
| Official Notification | Guideline | FAQ |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs on Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme:
Is the scheme open for all candidates enrolled in Indian Universities/ Colleges/ Institutes?
➲ No. Only those candidates who have domicile of the North-Eastern states of India are covered under the schemes i.e. Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura.
Is there any annual income ceiling for candidates to be included under the scheme?
➲ Yes, only those candidates whose annual family income is not equal or more than ₹ 4.5 lakh per annum are covered under ambit of the scheme.
What is the last date for online application of Ishan Uday Scholarship?
➲ The The last date for online application of Ishan Uday Scholarship is 31st October 2024.
What is the minimum educational qualification for Ishan Uday Scholarship?
➲ The minimum educational qualification for Ishan Uday Scholarship is 12th pass from any recognized board.
Will the scholarship transferred in case the awardee changes the institution or course during the tenure of scholarship?
➲ No. There is no provision for transfer of scholarship.