Ishan Uday Scholarship 2026 – Eligibility & Online Application

Ishan Uday Scholarship is a special scholarship scheme launched by the University Grants Commission (UGC) for the students of the North Eastern Region (NER) to promote higher education and encourage students belonging to economically weaker sections of the region.

The core objectives of the Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme for the North Eastern Region are:

• To provide equal opportunities for higher studies in the North Eastern Region.
• To increase the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) in the NE Region.
• To focus more on professional education in the NE Region.
• To ensure optimum utilization of NER Budgetary Allocation.

A total of 10,000 fresh scholarships are disbursed every year among eligible NER students pursuing general degree courses, technical, professional, medical, and paramedical courses.

• Educational Qualification: Students must have passed 12th standard from any recognized board and must be admitted to the first year of a UG degree program.
• Eligible Institutions: Universities/Colleges/Institutes included under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956 with valid NAAC accreditation, Deemed to be Universities, Institutes of National Importance, and institutions recognized by statutory councils.
• Family Income: Annual family income of parents/guardians should not exceed ₹4.5 lakh per annum.
• Domicile: Candidates must possess a valid Domicile Certificate from any of the North Eastern States.
• Mode of Course: Available strictly for students admitted through ‘Regular / Full Time’ mode. Open, distance, correspondence, or part-time courses are not eligible.

• Students pursuing courses through Open Universities.
• Students already availing scholarships under any other scheme.
• Students gaining admission through management quota.
• Students pursuing diploma courses not leading to a degree.

• Starting Date of Online Application: 16th September 2026
• Last Date of Online Application: 30th November 2026
• Last Date of Defective Verification: 15th December 2026
• Last Date of Institute Level Verification: 15th December 2026

Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Follow these simple steps:

• Scroll down to the Important Web-Links section below.
• Click on the One-Time Registration (OTR) link to complete your profile setup.
  Note: OTR is a unique 14-digit number based on Aadhaar/Aadhaar Enrollment ID (EID) required for NSP applications.
• After successful registration, click on the Online Application Form link and log in.
• Fill in all required personal and academic details accurately.
• Upload necessary supporting documents (Domicile certificate, income certificate, mark sheets, etc.).
• Finally, click Submit and take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.