Ishan Uday Scholarship Online Application Process for NER Students

Scheme Name	Ishan Uday Scholarship
Qualification	12th Pass
Organization	UGC
Application Process	Online
Start Date	July 2024
Last Date	15th December 2024

Ishan Uday Scholarship

The Ishan Uday Scholarship is a special initiative launched by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to promote higher education in the northeastern region of India. Under this scheme, 10,000 fresh scholarships are awarded every year to students from the region pursuing general degree courses, technical and professional courses, including medical and paramedical courses.

Students eligible for the Ishan Uday Scholarship must submit their online applications through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) within the specified time frame to avail the benefits of this scheme.

Important Dates of Ishan Uday Scholarship

Application Start Date	July 2024
Application End Date	15th December 2024
Defective Verification	31st December 2024
Institute Verification	31st December 2024

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Ishan Uday Scholarship Overview

Name of Scheme: Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for the North Eastern Region

Academic Session: 2024-25

Name of Organization: University Grants Commission

No of Beneficiaries: 10,000 Students

Eligible States: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim, Tripura.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: The scholarship is open to students who have passed Class XII or an equivalent examination from a school situated within the North Eastern Region (NER) through a recognized Board of Education, including the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE), and National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS).

UG Admission: The scholarship is available only to students who are pursuing a recognized undergraduate degree program as specified and notified by the UGC from time to time. Only students who are already admitted in the first year of an undergraduate degree program in an eligible university, college, or institution within India are eligible to apply.

Parental Income: The income of the parents of the student should be below Rs. 4.5 lakh per annum. Students whose parents’ annual income is Rs. 4.5 lakh or more are not eligible to apply.

Domicile: The student should have a valid domicile certificate of any state in the North Eastern Region (NER).

Exclusions of Ishan Uday

The following categories of students are not eligible for the Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme:

• Students pursuing courses or programs through Open Universities.
• Students already availing a scholarship for their Undergraduate program under any other scheme(s).
• Students who gained admission through the ‘management quota’.
• Students enrolled in courses such as Diploma programs that do not lead to the award of a degree.
• Students whose parents’ annual income exceeds ₹4.5 lakh.

Required Documents

Before proceeding with the application process for the Ishan Uday Scholarship, students should ensure they have the following mandatory details and documents ready:

Active Mobile Number – For communication and updates.

Aadhaar Number – For identity verification.

Income Certificate – To verify family income (issued by a competent authority).

Mobile Number Linked with Aadhaar – Required for authentication purposes.

NPCI Seeding Status – Ensure the bank account is NPCI-linked for direct benefit transfer (desired).

How to Apply for the Ishan Uday?

Starting from the 2024-25 session, the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) has introduced a One-Time Registration (OTR) process for students. Consequently, the procedure for submitting online applications for the Ishan Uday Scholarship has been revised and divided into two main phases. In the first phase, students are required to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR). In the second phase, students will use the OTR ID to submit their applications for the scholarship.

One-Time Registration (OTR)

In the first phase, students are required to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR), which is currently available on the portal. After completing the One-Time Registration (OTR), students will receive an OTR ID. This unique OTR ID will enable them to submit applications for various scholarships. It’s important to note that each student will receive only one OTR ID, which is generated uniquely for them.

Requirement for OTR: Candidates will need to have an active mobile number.

Aadhaar Requirement: Aadhaar is mandatory for completing the One-Time Registration (OTR). If Aadhaar has not been assigned to the student, they can use their Enrollment ID (EID) for Aadhaar to complete the registration process. In the case of a minor student who has not been assigned an Aadhaar yet, the registration can be completed using the Aadhaar of their parent or legal guardian.

eKYC: Completing eKYC is a mandatory step to obtain NSP OTR. Students can utilize the NSP OTR app, available on the Google Play Store, to complete their face authentication for eKYC.

Scholarship Application Form

Students who have obtained their One-Time Registration (OTR) ID will be able to submit applications for various scholarship schemes, including the Ishan Uday Scholarship. Students will need to log in to the application portal using their One Time Registration (OTR) ID and password to apply for the Ishan Uday Scholarship. After logging in, students must carefully complete all the presented steps, which may require entering their present and past course details along with other primary information. Once all steps are completed, the final application submission option will become visible, and students need to click on that option to submit their application. Additionally, they may need to contact their colleges or universities for further processing.

Helplines

Students encountering issues while submitting their online applications for the Ishan Uday Scholarship can reach out to the concerned authority for assistance using the following communication methods:

Phone Number: 0120-6619540

Email Address: [email protected]

Selection Process of Ishan Uday Scholarship

The selection for the Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme is done purely on the basis of state-wise merit among candidates who apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) of the Government of India.

In the event of a tie, where multiple candidates have the same marks in their Class XII examination, the following criteria will be used for further shortlisting:

• Marks in Class X: Candidates with higher marks in Class X will be given preference.
• Age: If a tie still exists, preference will be given to older candidates.

The result is usually declared in November or December of the same year. Candidates can check their results on the National Scholarship Portal using their OTR ID and Password generated during the application process. The results will also be available on the UGC website for reference.