Details
A scholarship scheme by the Ministry of Education and the University Grants Commission. Taking special interest with regard to the promotion of higher education in the NER, i.e. for improving the GER, promoting higher education, and encouraging children belonging to the economically weaker sections of the NE region, the UGC has decided to launch “Ishan Uday” Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region from the academic session 2014-15. Before launching the scheme the UGC undertook wide-ranging consultations with State Governments and Central & State Universities of the NE region, the Ministry of, the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, the North Eastern Council, Shillong, and other stakeholders. The scholar would be awarded from the date of joining the course as certified by the University/Institution/ College.
The eligibility criteria are as follows – Students with the domicile of NER, whose parental annual income does not exceed ₹4,50,000 from all sources. Passed XII or equivalent in the preceding year of study i.e. 2021 for applications called for during the year 2021-22, and secured admission in the first year of any degree course.
OBJECTIVES
1) To provide equal opportunities for higher studies in NE Region.
2) To increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in NE Region.
3) To focus more on professional education in NE Region.
4) Optimum utilization of NER Budgetary Allocation.
SCOPE
Ten thousand (10,000) fresh scholarships every year for general degree courses, and technical and professional courses, including medical and paramedical courses as certified by the Registrar/ Principal/ Director of University/ College/ Institute.
Benefits
1) UGC will award 10,000 (ten thousand) fresh scholarships per year.
2) ₹5,400/- per month for general degree courses and ₹7,800/- per month for technical/medical/professional/paramedical courses.
3) The scholar would be awarded from the date of joining the course as certified by the University/Institution/ College.
4) Scholarship (as certified by the institutions identified under this scheme) will be paid to the selected students by the UGC through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) Mode and will be transferred to the Bank account of the beneficiaries. This procedure will be completed through the PFMS.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a domicile of NER.
- The parental annual income of the applicant should not exceed ₹4,50,000 per annum from all sources.
- The applicant should have passed Class 12th or equivalent in the preceding year of study for applications called for the present year.
- The applicant should have secured admission in the first year of any degree course, either a general degree course of
- The scholarship shall only be provided for general degree courses, and technical and professional courses, including medical and paramedical courses as certified by the Registrar/ Principal/ Director of University/ College/ Institute in any of the following universities/colleges/ Institute:
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.
f) The admission should have been made to University/ Institution/ College with the AISHE code.
RENEWALS –
- Scholarship granted under the scheme will be kept renewed during the period of first degree course, subject to good conduct and maintenance of prescribed attendance.
- The scholarship will be renewed for the next year of study on receipt of a annual progress report to be granted by the administrative head of the University/ Institution/College.(E.g. Registrar of a University/ Director of the Institution/ Principal of the College or any other officer designated by them).
- Students failing to get promoted to the next class/ level would forfeit the scholarship.
- Change in course of study will not be permitted. If the awardee changes the course of study, the scholarship will stand forfeited from the date of such a change.
- The Scheme will be implemented and monitored by the UGC.
- The awardees of previous years will continue to follow the UGC pattern of assistance through the designated bank branches of Canara Bank.
Note:
1) For students of integrated degree courses, the scholarship will be tenable for the complete duration of the course.
2) For dual degree courses, the scholarship will only be tenable for the tenure of the first degree.
3) Transgender candidates are eligible to apply under the scheme. The reservation shall be followed as per Government of India norms.
4) Distribution of slots amongst the states of NER will be done on the basis of population census(last).
5) 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.
6) Reservation for Persons with Disability (PwD) will be made 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 ₹4,50,000 per annum using courses, such as Diploma Courses, do not lead to the award of a degree.
Application Process
Online
Step 1: Keep ready the soft copies of the required documents.
Go to http://www.scholarships.gov.in/. and click “New Registration”.
Guidelines for Registration will appear. Scroll to the bottom.
Read carefully the undertaking. Accept the Terms. Click “Continue”.
Step 2: A Registration Form will appear. (The fields marked as * are compulsory)
Fill the details and click “Register”.
Your Application ID and password will be displayed.
The same will also be sent as an SMS on your registered mobile number.
Step 3: Go to https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/newstdRegfrmInstruction
Click on “Login to Apply”. Enter your Application ID and password.
Type the Captcha and click “Login”.
On the next screen, provide the OTP received on your registered mobile number. You will be directed to the Password Reset screen.
Create a new password and confirm.
Click “Submit”. You will be directed to the “Applicant’s Dashboard”.
Step 4: On the left pane, click “Application Form”. The fields marked as * are compulsory. Fill the details and upload the documents.
You can either click on “Save as Draft” to complete the application later.
Else, click “Final Submit” to submit the application.
Note –
- Applications will be invited once in a year on the National e-Scholarship Portal of the Government of India. Short notification will also be uploaded on the UGC website.
- At the time of applying, the course will be classified as a general degree or professional by the concerned University/ Institution/College.
- Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected. Only verified online applications will be considered for the award of scholarship.
Documents Required
- Domicile certificate to be issued by the competent authority.
- Proof of annual income is 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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