Central GovernmentActiveLast verified 24 September 2026

Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region (UGC)

In simple words

UGC gives a monthly scholarship to students from the North Eastern Region who join a first undergraduate degree.

What you may get

Rs 8,000 per month for 10 months a year, for the length of the UG course. 10,000 scholarships are available.

Who it is for

Students with a North Eastern State domicile, parental income below Rs 4.5 lakh a year, in the first year of a first regular UG degree.

Main eligibility conditions

  • Passed Class 12 from a school in the North Eastern Region.
  • Parents' income below Rs 4.5 lakh a year.
  • Valid domicile certificate of a North Eastern State.
  • Regular full-time mode only.

Conditions we could not check

  • The student must have passed Class 12 from a school in the North Eastern Region and be admitted to the first year of a first regular UG degree.
  • Management quota admissions are not eligible.

Documents you may need

We could not confirm a document list. Check the official source.

How to apply

  1. Register on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) and get the One Time Registration number.
  2. Fill the online form for this scheme and upload the documents.
  3. Submit before the last date shown on the portal. The institute then verifies the form.

Application fee

We could not confirm an application fee.

Application dates

  • Opens: 16 September 2026
  • Last date: 31 October 2026
  • Applications are currently open.

Official information

Department: Ministry of Education, University Grants Commission

Last checked: 24 September 2026

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Questions and answers

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Who can apply?

Students with a North Eastern State domicile, parental income below Rs 4.5 lakh a year, in the first year of a first regular UG degree.

How much is the benefit?

Rs 8,000 per month for 10 months a year, for the length of the UG course. 10,000 scholarships are available.

What is the income limit?

The listed family income limit is Rs 4,50,000 a year.

Which documents are needed?

We could not confirm this from the official information we checked.

How can I apply?

The official steps are: 1. Register on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) and get the One Time Registration number. 2. Fill the online form for this scheme and upload the documents. 3. Submit before the last date shown on the portal. The institute then verifies the form.

Is it open now, and what is the last date?

The official information we checked shows the scheme as ongoing. The last date in the official information is 31 October 2026.

Can I apply online?

The official source gives an application page. Use the official application link on this page.

Is there an application fee?

We could not confirm this from the official information we checked.

Is there an official PDF?

Yes. The official PDF is linked in the official information box on this page.

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