“IshanUday” Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region
To promote Higher Education in the North Eastern Region by providing financial assistance to students of the region.
Students with 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 general degree course, technical and professional courses including medical and para-medical courses (Integrated courses included) in Universities/Colleges/Institutions recognized by UGC under Section 2(f) and 12(B)of UGC Act, 1956/ Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956/ Institutions of National Importance/ Institutions recognized by other Statutory councils within as well as outside the States of NER. For availing scholarship under this scheme, the income of the parents of the student should not exceed Rs.4.5 lakh per annum.
Scholarship:
Rs. 54,000/- per annum for General Degree
Rs. 78,000/- per annum for Professional courses