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Ishan Uday Special Scholarship 2026 — ₹3,500-₹5,400/Month for Northeast Students | ugc.gov.in

🏛️ University Grants Commission (UGC)Last updated: 2026-05-16

💰 Benefit

₹3,500-₹5,400/month for graduation for students from Arunachal/Assam/Manipur/Meghalaya/Mizoram/Nagaland/Sikkim/Tripura

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Key Facts

Scholarship Amount: ₹3,500/month (general/professional) | ₹5,400/month (medical/engineering)
Duration: Course duration (3-5 years)
Income Limit: Family income ≤ ₹4.5 lakh
Application Window: August - November
Beneficiaries / Year: 10,000 scholarships annually

Scholarship Amount	₹3,500/month (general/professional) \| ₹5,400/month (medical/engineering)
Duration	Course duration (3-5 years)
Income Limit	Family income ≤ ₹4.5 lakh
Application Window	August - November
Selection Process	Merit-based (Class 12 marks) + state-wise quota
Beneficiaries / Year	10,000 scholarships annually

🎓 Apply via National Scholarship Portal

https://scholarships.gov.in

About Ishan Uday Northeast Scholarship

Ishan Uday (Rising Sun) Special Scholarship Scheme for Northeast Region is the UGC-funded scholarship for students from the 8 northeastern states pursuing graduation. Provides ₹3,500/month (general/professional courses) or ₹5,400/month (medical/engineering) for the entire course duration. Family income limit: ₹4.5 lakh. 10,000 scholarships granted annually. Aim: encourage NE students to pursue higher education by offsetting financial constraints + cultural factors. Implemented through online application at scholarships.gov.in.

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✅ Eligibility

✓Permanent resident of any of 8 NE states (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura)
✓Pursuing graduation (UG) at recognised university anywhere in India
✓Class 12 minimum 60%
✓Family annual income ≤ ₹4.5 lakh
✓Aadhaar mandatory

📄 Documents Required

📄Aadhaar Card
📄NE State Domicile / Tribal Certificate
📄Class 12 marksheet (60%+)
📄Admission letter to UG programme
📄Income Certificate (≤ ₹4.5 lakh)
📄Bank passbook (Aadhaar-linked)

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❓ FAQs — Ishan Uday Northeast Scholarship

▶What is Ishan Uday Scholarship?

Ishan Uday (Rising Sun) Special Scholarship Scheme for Northeast Region is UGC's flagship scholarship for students from 8 NE states pursuing graduation. ₹3,500/month (general/professional) or ₹5,400/month (medical/engineering) for course duration. 10,000 scholarships annually. Aim: encourage NE students to pursue higher education across India by offsetting financial/social barriers.

▶Ishan Uday eligibility 2026?

(1) Permanent resident of any of 8 NE states: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura; (2) Pursuing graduation at any recognised university in India; (3) Class 12 minimum 60% marks; (4) Family annual income ≤ ₹4.5 lakh; (5) Aadhaar mandatory; (6) Indian citizen.

▶Ishan Uday apply kaise karein 2026?

Visit scholarships.gov.in (NSP). Register with mobile + Aadhaar OTP. Select 'Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for NER'. Fill: NE state domicile, course details, family income. Upload Aadhaar, NE state domicile/tribal cert, Class 12 marksheet, admission letter, income cert, bank passbook. Application window August-November. UGC + university verify → DBT to bank.

▶Can NE student studying in non-NE state apply?

YES — Ishan Uday specifically supports NE students studying ANYWHERE in India (including non-NE states). Many NE students study at JNU Delhi, BHU Varanasi, Pune University, Bangalore institutions, etc. — they're eligible. The scholarship encourages mobility to access broader higher education opportunities while supporting financially.

▶Ishan Uday vs Post-Matric Scholarship — combine?

If you're SC/ST from NE: typically PMS-SC/ST is more generous (covers full tuition + maintenance). Ishan Uday gives ₹3,500-5,400/month only. Most SC/ST NE students opt for PMS-SC/ST. For NON-SC/ST NE students: Ishan Uday is the primary scholarship — apply for this. Can't combine same-purpose scholarships.

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Ishan Uday Special Scholarship 2026 — ₹3,500-₹5,400/Month for Northeast Students | ugc.gov.in

Key Facts

About Ishan Uday Northeast Scholarship

✅ Eligibility

📄 Documents Required

❓ FAQs — Ishan Uday Northeast Scholarship

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