Ishan Uday Scholarship 2026 at a glance
| Organization | University Grants Commission (UGC), through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) |
|---|---|
| Scholarship | Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region, 2026-27 |
| No of scholarships | 10,000 fresh scholarships every year |
| Scholarship amount | Rs 5,400 per month for general degree courses; Rs 7,800 per month for technical, medical, professional and paramedical courses |
| Qualification | Passed Class XII or equivalent in 2026 and taken admission in the first year of a degree course |
| Who can apply | Students with domicile of a North Eastern Region state (including Assam) |
| Family income limit | Parental annual income up to Rs 4.5 lakh from all sources |
| Application mode | Online, on the National Scholarship Portal |
| Last date | 31 October 2026 |
Important dates
Online application: 16 September 2026 to 31 October 2026
Institute verification: up to 15 November 2026
Defective application verification: up to 15 November 2026
DNO/SNO/MNO verification: up to 30 November 2026
About the scheme
Ishan Uday is a special scholarship scheme of the UGC for students of the North Eastern Region. Its aim is to give equal opportunities for higher studies, increase the gross enrolment ratio and promote professional education in the region. Scholarship slots are distributed among the NER states on the basis of population, and unfilled slots of one state are shared with the others. There is a 3 percent horizontal reservation for differently-abled persons, and transgender candidates are eligible to apply. The scholarship is paid directly into the student’s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Who can apply
- Students with domicile of a North Eastern Region state whose parental annual income does not exceed Rs 4.5 lakh from all sources.
- Passed Class XII or equivalent examination in 2026.
- Taken admission in the first year of a degree course - general degree, technical, professional, medical or paramedical (integrated courses included) - in a recognized university, institution or college: institutions under Section 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act, deemed to be universities, universities or colleges funded by the Central or State Government, Institutes of National Importance, or institutions recognized by other statutory councils. The institution must have an AISHE code.
Who is not eligible
- Students pursuing courses through open universities.
- Students already availing a scholarship for the same undergraduate programme under any other scheme.
- Students who gained admission through management quota.
- Students pursuing diploma courses that do not lead to a degree.
- Students whose parents’ income exceeds Rs 4.5 lakh per annum.
Amount, payment and renewal
The scholarship pays Rs 5,400 per month for general degree courses and Rs 7,800 per month for technical, medical, professional and paramedical courses, paid through DBT into the student’s bank account. It is renewed for the full duration of the first degree course, subject to good conduct and satisfactory attendance, on the basis of an annual progress report certified by the head of the university, institution or college. Students who are not promoted to the next class forfeit the scholarship, and changing the course of study also ends it.
Documents needed
- Domicile certificate issued by the competent authority.
- Income certificate (proof of annual income) issued by the competent authority.
- A bank account in the student’s name for DBT payment.
For renewals, the annual progress report and continuation of studies are verified by the university, institution or college.
How to apply
- Open the National Scholarship Portal through the official website https://scholarships.gov.in or the direct application link in the official links section below.
- Click on Apply now and complete your One Time Registration (OTR) with your details.
- Log in and select Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme For NER from the list of schemes.
- Fill in the application form carefully; make sure the details match your official documents.
- Upload your domicile certificate and income certificate.
- Submit the form, note your application ID and keep a copy of the submitted application for your records.
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Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the last date to apply for Ishan Uday Scholarship 2026?
A. Student applications on the National Scholarship Portal are open up to 31 October 2026. Institute verification stays open up to 15 November 2026.
Q. How much scholarship money does Ishan Uday give?
A. Rs 5,400 per month for general degree courses and Rs 7,800 per month for technical, medical, professional and paramedical courses, paid directly into the student’s bank account through DBT.
Q. Who can apply for Ishan Uday Scholarship 2026?
A. Students with domicile of a North Eastern Region state (including Assam) who passed Class XII in 2026, are studying in the first year of a degree course at a recognized institution with an AISHE code, and whose parental annual income is up to Rs 4.5 lakh.
Q. Can I apply if I already get another scholarship?
A. No. Students already availing a scholarship for the same undergraduate programme under any other scheme are not eligible. Students admitted through management quota, open university students and diploma students are also not eligible.
Q. Is the Ishan Uday scholarship renewed every year?
A. Yes, it continues for the full duration of the first degree course, subject to good conduct and attendance, on the basis of an annual progress report certified by your institution. It is forfeited if you are not promoted to the next class or change your course.
Official links
- Official scheme guidelines (UGC, PDF): https://scholarships.gov.in/public/schemeGuidelines/ISHAN_UDAY_GUIDELINE.pdf
- Online application (National Scholarship Portal): https://scholarships.gov.in/otrapplication/#/login-page
- Official website: https://scholarships.gov.in
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