UGC Ishan Uday Special Scholarship for North Eastern Region 2026-27
Last date 30 November 2026 (counted to end of day IST; the notice may say an earlier time)
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What UGC Ishan Uday Special Scholarship for North Eastern Region 2026-27 is
10,000 scholarships a year for first-year undergrads from the North-East, paid monthly for the whole UG degree; half the slots for science/engineering/medical
Who can apply
first-year undergrads (2026-27 entry, first degree, full-time) anywhere in India who did Class 12 in a North-Eastern state and hold NER domicile, with parental income under ₹4.5 lakh; second years and above, anyone who already has a degree, distance/part-time students and management-quota admits cannot apply
The organiser's rules Passed Class XII from a school within the NER (any recognised board incl. CBSE/ICSE/NIOS); domicile of an NER state; admitted to first year of a first, regular/full-time UG degree at an eligible university/college anywhere in India; parental income below Rs 4.5 lakh per annum; not via management quota; only one scholarship at a time; dual/integrated degrees paid for the UG component only
What it pays
“Ten thousand (10000) Scholarships, at the rate of Rs.8,000/- per month for 10 months in a year, are available for students belonging to economical weaker section of North Eastern Region.”
Important dates
- Last date
- 30 November 2026
- Checked
- 31 October 2026, on University Grants Commission (via National Scholarship Portal)'s own page
The receipt
Copied word for word from University Grants Commission (via National Scholarship Portal)'s own page, so you can check it yourself:
“Scheme Open from : 16-09-2026 Student Application Open till : 30-11-2026”
Desk notes
Quote from the block 'Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme For NER (Merit Based Scheme) by UGC' on NSP, 31 Oct 2026. Pay/eligibility from the linked guideline scholarships.gov.in/public/schemeGuidelines/Guidelines_ISHAN UDAY_2324.pdf (2023-24 edition; it prints Rs 8,000/month). Selection on state-wise Class 12 merit. Strong fit for NE students at IITs/NITs (Institutions of National Importance are eligible institutions per UGC).
FAQ
What is the last date to apply for UGC Ishan Uday Special Scholarship for North Eastern Region 2026-27?
The last date is 30 November 2026 (count it as end of day IST unless the notice says an earlier time). University Grants Commission (via National Scholarship Portal)'s own page says: "Scheme Open from : 16-09-2026 Student Application Open till : 30-11-2026."
Who can apply for UGC Ishan Uday Special Scholarship for North Eastern Region 2026-27?
first-year undergrads (2026-27 entry, first degree, full-time) anywhere in India who did Class 12 in a North-Eastern state and hold NER domicile, with parental income under ₹4.5 lakh; second years and above, anyone who already has a degree, distance/part-time students and management-quota admits cannot apply. In the organiser's words: Passed Class XII from a school within the NER (any recognised board incl. CBSE/ICSE/NIOS); domicile of an NER state; admitted to first year of a first, regular/full-time UG degree at an eligible university/college anywhere in India; parental income below Rs 4.5 lakh per annum; not via management quota; only one scholarship at a time; dual/integrated degrees paid for the UG component only.
How much does UGC Ishan Uday Special Scholarship for North Eastern Region 2026-27 pay?
University Grants Commission (via National Scholarship Portal)'s page says: "Ten thousand (10000) Scholarships, at the rate of Rs.8,000/- per month for 10 months in a year, are available for students belonging to economical weaker section of North Eastern Region."
Where do I apply for UGC Ishan Uday Special Scholarship for North Eastern Region 2026-27?
On University Grants Commission (via National Scholarship Portal)'s own site: https://scholarships.gov.in/. The Deadline Desk links only to the organiser's page, never an aggregator.