Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme is a Central Government scholarship scheme for eligible students from the North Eastern Region (NER) pursuing their first undergraduate (UG) degree. The Ishan Uday Scholarship provides ₹8,000 per month for 10 months a year, up to ₹80,000 per year for selected students. The scheme provides 10,000 scholarships every year to support higher education among eligible students from the North Eastern states.

Students looking for details about the Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for NER must meet the prescribed domicile, academic and family income conditions. The applicant must have a valid NER domicile certificate, pass Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a school located in the North Eastern Region through a recognised Board of Education, and secure admission to the first year of a recognised UG degree programme in an eligible institution in India. The annual income of the student's parents must be below ₹4.50 lakh.

The Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for NER covers eligible undergraduate courses offered through Regular/Full-Time mode in recognised institutions. Students pursuing UG programmes through open, distance, correspondence, private or part-time mode and students admitted through management quota cannot apply. The Ishan Uday Scholarship is available only for the first UG degree, so students who have already obtained a UG degree cannot claim the scholarship for another UG programme.

The scheme allocates 50% of the Ishan Uday Scholarship slots to Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, Management and other specified programmes, while the remaining 50% are earmarked for Science, Engineering and Technology, Medical, Technical, Agriculture and Forestry programmes. Selection under the Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme is made on the basis of state-wise merit among eligible applicants.

For Academic Year 2026-27, the Ishan Uday Scholarship 2026 apply date starts from 16 September 2026, and eligible students can submit the Ishan Uday Scholarship application through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) until 31 October 2026. Applications are invited once a year, and submitting an application does not guarantee selection. The application must complete the prescribed verification process, and the student must be included in the merit list to receive the scholarship.

Students applying for the Ishan Uday Scholarship 2026-27 should enter their personal, academic, domicile, income and bank account details correctly. The required documents are submitted to the institution for verification, and the institution checks the student's eligibility before verifying the application on NSP. Students also need a KYC-compliant bank account in their own name, which must be Aadhaar-linked/verified for scholarship payment.

The NSP Ishan Uday Scholarship can continue for the prescribed duration of the student's first UG degree, subject to the renewal conditions. Students must successfully complete the previous year and submit a renewal application through NSP for subsequent years. Failure to get promoted to the next level or changing the course or institution can result in forfeiture of the scholarship. The scholarship is disbursed by UGC through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account through PFMS.

Students from the North Eastern Region who are exploring other higher education scholarship opportunities can also check the North Eastern Council (NEC) Merit Scholarship Scheme for additional information about scholarship support available to eligible students.

Scheme Benefits

The Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme provides financial support to eligible students from the North Eastern Region pursuing undergraduate education. The scholarship helps students meet their educational expenses during the prescribed duration of their UG programme.

• ₹8,000 per month scholarship for 10 months in a year.
• A total of ₹80,000 per year is provided under the scheme.
• 10,000 scholarships are available every year.
• The scholarship is available for the prescribed duration of the student's first UG degree programme.
• For integrated and dual-degree programmes, the scholarship covers the UG component.
• The scholarship is disbursed directly to the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account through DBT.
• The scholarship can be renewed for subsequent years after successful completion of the previous year, subject to the prescribed conditions.

Eligibility Requirements

The Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme is available to students from the North Eastern Region who meet the prescribed domicile, academic, course, institution and family income conditions. Applicants must fulfil all the applicable requirements to be considered for the scholarship.

• The student must have a valid Domicile Certificate of any State of the North Eastern Region (NER).
• The student must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a school located within NER through a recognised Board of Education, including CBSE, ICSE or NIOS.
• The student must be admitted to the first year of a recognised UG degree programme.
• The UG programme must be offered by an eligible university, college or institution within India.
• The scholarship is available only for the student's first UG degree.
• The UG programme must be pursued through Regular/Full-Time mode.
• Students pursuing UG programmes through open, distance, correspondence, private or part-time mode are not eligible.
• Students admitted through Management Quota are not eligible.
• The annual income of the student's parents must be below ₹4.50 lakh.
• For integrated and dual-degree programmes, the scholarship is available only for the UG component.
• Students who have already acquired a UG degree are not eligible to apply for another UG degree under the scheme.
• The institution must have a valid AISHE code for accessing the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
• The student can receive only one scholarship or monetary benefit at a time.

Required Documents

Students applying for the Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme need to provide the required documents to their institution for verification. Students do not need to upload certificates or affidavits on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) while submitting the online application. However, the institution may ask for the necessary documents to verify the student's eligibility and the information provided in the application.

• Domicile Certificate / Permanent Resident Certificate
• Income Certificate
• Class 10 Marksheets/Certificate
• Class 12 Marksheets/Certificate
• Aadhaar Card/Details
• Student's Bank Account Details
• Affidavit, if required by the institution

The institution verifies the submitted documents and the student's eligibility before verifying the online application on NSP. Institutions may also ask for additional documents or affidavits when required for verification.

Ishan Uday 2026 Scholarship Timeline

The following timeline shows the important dates for the Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for Academic Year 2026-27, including the student application and verification deadlines.

Steps to Apply

Eligible students can apply for the NSP Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Applications are invited once a year, and only complete and institution-verified online applications are considered for the scholarship.

• Visit the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
• Complete the required registration process on the portal.
• Log in to your NSP account and select the Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region.
• Enter your personal, academic, domicile, income, course and bank account details carefully.
• Provide the correct details of your KYC-compliant bank account held in your own name.
• Submit the online application before the prescribed deadline.
• Submit the required supporting documents to your institution for verification.
• The institution will verify your eligibility and the information provided in the application.
• The verified application will then proceed through the prescribed verification process.
• Selection is made on the basis of state-wise merit among eligible applicants.
• If selected, the scholarship amount is disbursed through DBT to the student's Aadhaar-linked/verified bank account.

Note: The Ishan Uday Scholarship last date for submitting the online application for Academic Year 2026-27 is 31 October 2026. Applications submitted after the prescribed closing date will not be considered.

Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme Renewal

Students who receive the Ishan Uday Scholarship can continue the scholarship in the following years if they successfully complete the previous year of study and meet the prescribed renewal conditions.

• Successfully complete the first year of study to become eligible for renewal.
• Log in to the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) when the renewal application window opens.
• Select the Renewal option for the Ishan Uday Scholarship.
• Submit the renewal application with the required details.
• The institution will verify the renewal application and the required documents.
• Maintain good conduct and the prescribed attendance during the course.
• Successfully progress to the next year or level of the course.
• Continue with the same course and institution, as changing either can result in forfeiture of the scholarship.
• Submit the renewal application successfully every year. The scholarship for subsequent years will not be processed without a successful renewal application.

The scholarship is renewed for each subsequent year of study after successful completion of the previous year, subject to the applicable conditions. Students who fail to get promoted to the next level or change their course or institution can lose the scholarship.

Important Points for Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme

Students should keep these simple points in mind while applying for and continuing the Ishan Uday Scholarship.

• Selection: Students are selected based on state-wise merit.
• Tie in marks: If students have the same Class 12 marks, Class 10 marks are considered. If the tie continues, the older student gets preference.
• Course slots: 50% of the slots are for Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Law and Management courses. The other 50% are for Science, Engineering, Medical, Technical, Agriculture and Forestry courses.
• One scholarship: A student can receive only one scholarship or monetary benefit at a time.
• AISHE code: The student's college or institution must have a valid AISHE code to access NSP.
• Documents: Students do not need to upload certificates or affidavits on NSP. They must submit the required documents to their institution for verification.
• Application verification: The application is verified before the merit list is prepared. Only selected students receive the scholarship.
• Renewal: Students must apply for renewal on NSP every year to continue receiving the scholarship.
• Attendance and conduct: Students must maintain good conduct and the required attendance for renewal.
• Promotion: Students must pass and move to the next year of their course to continue the scholarship.
• Course or college change: Changing the course or institution can result in cancellation of the scholarship.
• Bank account: Students should have a KYC-compliant bank account in their own name and enter the correct bank details.
• Aadhaar linking: The bank account should be linked with Aadhaar for receiving the scholarship through DBT.
• Correct details: Students should provide correct information. Wrong or misleading information can lead to cancellation and recovery of the scholarship amount with interest.

Relevant Links

• Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme Online Application Form.
• Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme Registration.
• Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme Login.
• Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme Application Status.
• National Scholarship Portal.
• Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme Official Guidelines.
• Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme FAQs.

Contact Information

• University Grants Commission Helpline Number: 011 23604446, 011 23604200.
• University Grants Commission Helpdesk Email: [email protected].
• National Scholarship Portal Helpline Number: 0120-6619540.
• National Scholarship Portal Helpdesk Email: [email protected].