Ishan Uday Scholarship 2022: Human Resource Development (HRD), formally known as the Ministry of Education, launched Ishaan Uday in 2014 under the University Grants Commission (UGC). Through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), the Government of India invites applications from meritorious students from the North Eastern Region. Many students apply for this wonderful scheme every year when the government invites applications. If you want to get the Official Notification and Online Apply Link then visit the Important Link Section given below. Interested and eligible applicants should apply before the deadline. For more information, please see the details below.

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Ishan Uday Scholarship 2022 Details:–

Name of scholarship: Ishan Uday Scholarship 

Academic session: 2022-2023

Course/s: General degree courses, technical and professional courses, including medical and paramedical courses

Implementing body: University Grants Commission (UGC)

Scholarship amount: ₹ 7,800 and ₹ 5,400 per month 

Application mode: Online

Last date of submission of application: 31st October 2022

Eligible state/s: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim, Tripura 

Helplines:

Phone Number: 0120-6619540

Email Address: [email protected]

Ishan Uday Scholarship Objective:–

> To provide equal opportunities for higher studies in NE Region.

> To increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in NE Region.

> To focus more on professional education in NE Region.

> Optimum utilization of NER Budgetary Allocation.

Ishan Uday Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:–

Type of Educational Institutes: Students with the 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 a general degree course, technical and professional courses including medical and paramedical courses (Integrated courses included) in Universities/Colleges/Institutions recognized as under

A) Universities/Institutions/Colleges included under Section 2(f) and 12 (B) of UGC Act.

B) Deemed to be Universities included under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 and eligible to receive grants-in-aid from UGC.

C) Universities/Institutions/Colleges funded by Central / State Government.

D) Institutes of National Importance.

E) Institutions recognized by other Statutory councils within as well as outside

Class: Only first-year Undergraduate 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 a scholarship.

Family Income: For availing of scholarships 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-

1) Students pursuing courses/programs through Open Universities.

2) Students already availing scholarship for pursuing the Undergraduate program under any other scheme(s).

3) Students gaining admission through ‘management quota’.

4) Students pursuing courses, such as Diploma Courses, do not lead to the award of a Degree.

5) Students whose parent’s 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.

Ishan Uday Scholarship Selection Process:–

The selection process of the Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme is based on the 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 the 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 2022?

The online application for this scholarship must be submitted through the official national scholarship portal https://scholarships.gov.in. You can apply online by following the steps below.

> Scroll down and go to the Important Links section.

> Click on the “Online Apply Link”.

> A new webpage will be opened.

> Click on the “New Registration” link.

> Enter your details as required in the portal, and register yourself.

> After registration, enter all credentials and upload your documents as required in the portal.

> Finally click on “Submit” and take a printout of your submitted application. 

The following documents will be uploaded at the time of applying under the scheme on the NeSP.

> Domicile certificate to be issued by the competent authority.

> Proof of annual income to be issued by the competent authority.

> For renewals, the annual progress report and continuation of studies will be required to be uploaded/ verified by the concerned University/ Institution/ College.

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