UGC Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme 2026
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UGC Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme 2026
University Grants Commission (UGC)
Quick facts
About the role
The University Grants Commission invites fresh applications for the Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme 2026-27, aimed at undergraduate students from the North Eastern Region. Every academic cycle distributes ten thousand fresh slots across Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. Eligible candidates include first-year regular students enrolled in recognized universities, colleges and institutes of national importance for general, technical, professional, medical and allied health programs. The scheme requires candidates to have cleared their higher secondary examination from a school located physically within the North East. Financial assistance ranges between five thousand four hundred rupees and seven thousand eight hundred rupees monthly, credited directly through the Public Financial Management System. Students admitted under management quota, pursuing distance learning, or already receiving other government stipends cannot apply. Those meeting the four and a half lakh annual family income threshold should register via the National Scholarship Portal before the closing date.
Highlights
- 10,000 fresh undergraduate scholarships granted annually for North East domicile students
- Monthly grant of ₹5,400 for general degrees and ₹7,800 for technical or medical programs
- Direct Benefit Transfer through PFMS directly into the student bank account
- All eight northeastern states covered based on population quota distribution
- Entire application process handled through the National Scholarship Portal
Selection process
- 1Merit evaluation based on qualifying Class 12 marks within state quota allocations
- 2Defective verification check by the applicant institution
- 3Online document scrutiny by the college or university nodal officer
- 4Final merit list approval and sanction by UGC through PFMS
How to apply
- 1Visit the official National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in and complete One Time Registration.
- 2Log in with your OTR credentials and select UGC Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme.
- 3Fill in academic details, institutional roll number, domicile information and parental income.
- 4Upload scanned copies of domicile certificate, valid income certificate and previous mark sheets.
- 5Submit the online application form and hand over a printed copy to your college nodal officer for institute verification.
Important dates
- Registration Opening Date16 Sep 2026
- Application Deadline31 Oct 2026
- Institute Level Verification Last Date15 Nov 2026
- Defective Application Correction Last Date15 Nov 2026
Official source & verification
Application status tracker
- Last date to apply15 Nov 2026
- Correction window15 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
Who qualifies for the Ishan Uday scholarship?
Students holding permanent domicile of any North Eastern state who passed Class 12 from a school situated in the region and secured admission into the first year of a recognized regular undergraduate degree can apply.
What is the parental income ceiling for applicants?
The gross annual income of the student's parents or guardians must not exceed ₹4,50,000 from all sources. A valid income certificate issued by a competent revenue authority is required as proof during submission.
Are students in distance education or diploma courses eligible?
No. Students enrolled in open universities, distance learning programs, standalone diploma courses not awarding a full degree, or candidates admitted through management quotas are strictly excluded from the scholarship scheme.
What is the payment amount under this scheme?
Beneficiaries in general undergraduate degree programs receive ₹5,400 per month. Students enrolled in technical, medical, paramedical, engineering and other approved professional programs receive ₹7,800 per month paid annually via DBT.
Can the scholarship continue during subsequent years?
Yes. The scholarship remains renewable every year until course completion, provided the candidate gets promoted without backlogs, maintains satisfactory institutional attendance, and submits the annual progress report through their college authority.