Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme 2026: Up to ₹7,800 Monthly, Eligibility & Application

At a glance

About the scheme

Administered by the University Grants Commission under the Ministry of Education, the Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme aims to promote higher and professional education among youth belonging to the North Eastern Region. Each year, 10,000 fresh scholarships are distributed among eligible candidates from economically weaker backgrounds admitted into the first year of recognised degree programmes. Financial aid is disbursed directly into verified bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer, encouraging higher enrolment ratios across North Eastern states.

Benefits

• UGC awards 10,000 fresh scholarships every year.
• Stipend of ₹5,400 per month for general degree courses.
• Stipend of ₹7,800 per month for technical, medical, professional, and paramedical courses.
• Disbursement begins from the date of joining the degree course as certified by the institution.
• Scholarship funds are directly transferred to the student's bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer via PFMS.

Who can apply (eligibility)

• The applicant must be a domicile of the North Eastern Region (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, or Tripura).
• The annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹4,50,000.
• The student must have cleared Class 12 or equivalent in the preceding academic year.
• The candidate must have secured admission into the first year of an undergraduate degree course.
• The enrolled course must be at an institution with a valid AISHE code, including UGC Act Section 2(f) and 12(B) colleges, Section 3 Deemed Universities receiving UGC grants-in-aid, government-funded institutions, Institutes of National Importance, or statutory council-recognised institutions.
• Transgender candidates and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) are eligible as per Government of India norms.

Who cannot apply

• Students pursuing courses or programmes through Open Universities.
• Candidates already receiving any other scholarship for their undergraduate programme.
• Students admitted through management quota.
• Students enrolled in diploma or certificate courses that do not lead to the award of a degree.
• Students whose family annual income exceeds ₹4,50,000.

Documents required

• Domicile certificate issued by a competent authority.
• Income certificate issued by a competent authority.
• Class 12 mark sheet and passing certificate.
• Proof of first-year degree admission with valid AISHE code institution details.
• Annual progress report and continuation certificate from the institution head for renewals.
• Bank account details linked for Direct Benefit Transfer.

How to apply

1. 1Visit the official National Scholarships Portal and select the new registration option.
2. 2Read the guidelines carefully, accept the declaration, and complete the preliminary registration form to receive your Application ID and password.
3. 3Log in on the National Scholarships Portal using the Application ID, password, and mobile OTP, then create a permanent password.
4. 4Fill in the online application form with personal, academic, and institution details.
5. 5Upload the required certificates, including domicile and income proofs, and verify identity credentials via DigiLocker.
6. 6Review all entered information carefully and submit the completed application online before the deadline.

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