Ishan Uday Scholarship 2024-25, Apply Online, Check Merit List, Status, Eligibility, Date

Ishan Uday is a special scholarship scheme for North Eastern Region, launched and implemented in the year 2014-15 by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The aim of this scholarship scheme is to promote higher education among the students residing in the North Eastern Region (NER). The Scholarship scheme is open to students pursuing general degree, technical, as well as professional degree programs, including medical and paramedical degrees. Every year, nearly 10,000 selected students receive financial support through this scholarship program. Students pursuing general degree and technical, or professional programs are awarded a monthly scholarship of Rs 5400 and Rs 7800, respectively.

Students who meet the eligibility criteria for the Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme can apply online on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). For the academic year 2024-25, the online application has started. To fill the application form, applicant has to visit @scholarships.gov.in along with the required documents (mentioned below) and fill the online form by 15th November 2024.

Ishan Uday Scholarship 2024-25

To promote higher education and to elevate the gross enrollment ratio (GER) in an India’s undeveloped North-Eastern Region (NER) a creative scheme was set up by collaborative approach of Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) and University Grants Commission (UGC), respectively. This initiative was entitled as ‘Ishan Uday‘, a special scholarship launched to upgrade the quality of education in NER and to support financially weak children’s. First came into existence in 2014, and is providing scholarship to nearly 10000 fresh students per year.

Students who are pursuing courses like general degrees, technical, and professionals either from Colleges, Universities Or Institutes runned or sponsored either by States or Central are entitled to get this scholarship. Students purely of NER origin are the sole beneficiary of this scholarship. To apply for Ishan Uday Scholarship 2024-25 the family income must not exceed 4.5 lakhs per annum from all sources. This special scheme is meant for all students irrespective of caste and gender (even transgenders).

Eligibility for Ishan Uday Scholarship 2024-25

The following are the eligibility requirements for the Ishan Uday Scholarship.

Applicant must be a resident of the North Eastern Region (Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Sikkim).
Students enrolled in the first year of undergraduate, technical, or professional courses in the academic year 2024-25, are eligible.
Applicants must have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination from CBSE, NIOS, or ICSE Board.
The annual family income of the student should be less than or equal to Rs. 4,50,000 from all sources.
Students admitted through management quota or in open / distance / private universities are not eligible to apply.

Steps to Apply for Ishan Uday Scholarship 2024-25

At present, the online application for Ishan Uday Scholarship for the session 2024-25 is ongoing. Those who meet the eligibility criteria for Ishan Uday scholarship scheme and are willing to apply can submit the application form before November 15, 2024 on the National Scholarship Portal. To apply online, applicants must first complete the OTR registration process and then fill out the rest of the application form. We have explained below how you can apply online.

Ishan Uday Scholarship 2024-25: OTR Registration

Visit the National Scholarship Portal, else go to www.scholarships.gov.in.
Navigate to the Announcements option, then Apply now button.
Enter your mobile number then select Get OTP and verify it by entering the OTP.
Enter the Aadhaar number and verify it by entering the OTP received on the mobile number linked with the Aadhaar number.
Choose your preferred e-KYC option available and complete it.
Then enter Father/Mother’s Name, and Captcha Code, then click on the Register/Finish button.

Process to fill Application Form

Following successful registration, your registration number and password will be sent to your registered mobile number.

Navigate to the National Scholarship Portal.
Click on ‘Apply for Scholarship’.
Enter OTR number, password and captcha code, then click on ‘Log in’ button.
Click on ‘Apply Fresh’ option under My Application, read the instruction carefully and proceed.
Choose the State of Domicile, Category, Application Type and click on ‘Submit’ button.
Click on Fill application and an application form will appear.
Enter General, Personal, Information and Permanent addresses, then click ‘Save and Next’.
Enter the academic details and save it.
Select the scholarship you want to apply for.
Upload the required documents.
Cross check the details and click on button labeled ‘Submit’.

Ishan Uday Scholarship 2024 Merit List

Ishan Uday Scholarship merit list is prepared by the UGC for those who have been selected for the scholarship program. If your name appears on the merit list, it implies you are entitled to receive the scholarship amount via DBT. We’ve outlined below how to check merit list.

Go to the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
Click on three dot menu and select the Previous Year Application Status option.
Choose academic year 2023-24.
Select Application Type (Fresh/Renewal), enter application id, password and captcha code then click the login button.
On the next page, the district and state-wise merit list will open.
Enter your name and search; if your name appears on the merit list, you’ve been chosen for the scholarship.

Process to Check Ishan Uday Scholarship Status

After submitting Ishan Uday scholarship application form online, each student’s details and documents are evaluated, then token numbers are generated and funds are transferred to their bank accounts. If you have also applied for this scholarship and wish to know its current status, go to the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and check the application status. To check the status of the scholarship application, follow the steps below.

Step 1: First, visit the National Scholarship Portal, or directly open this link in any browser scholarships.gov.in.
Step 2: Now click on the Previous Years Application Status.
Step 3: Select Academic Year, Fresh/Renewal, Enter your Application ID, Password and Captcha Code then click on the Login button.
Step 4: On the next page, you will be able to check your application and verification status under Current Status.

Scholarship Amount

A total of 10,000 scholars are selected for the Ishaan Uday Scholarship every year. The amount of scholarship received by them will depend on the course they are currently pursuing. Students who are pursuing general degree programmes receive Rs 5400 per month, while students pursuing technical/professional studies receive Rs 7800 per month. The scholarship amount is transferred straight to the students’ bank accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Supporting Documents

Before you proceed with the online application, make sure you have the following documents.

Domicile Certificate
Family income Certificate
Affidavit (Annexure – IV)
Bank account passbook
Admission proof (Bonafide Certificate)
12th/Diploma/graduation mark sheet
Joining Cum Verification Certificate

Last Date for Ishan Uday Scholarship 2024-25

Application Started: July 01, 2024
Last Date to Apply: November 15, 2024
Last Date of Institute Verification: November 30, 2024
Deadline for DNO/SNO/MNO Verification: December 15, 2024

Links for Ishan Uday Scholarship

Official website	scholarships.gov.in
Registration	Click here
Login and Apply Online	NSP Login
Status Check	Application Status

Ishan Uday Scholarship 2024-25 – FAQs

How much percentage is required for Ishan Uday scholarship?

There is no specific percentage for the Ishan Uday Scholarship scheme, however, it is granted to 10,000 students. So, the higher your score, the better your chances of being chosen for the scholarship.

Who are eligible for Ishan Uday scholarship?

Students from the North Eastern Region enrolled in general degree/technical/professional programmes, as well as those whose household income is less than Rs. 4.5 lakh.

What is the last date of Ishan Uday Scholarship?

Last date for online application is 15’th November 2024.

How many scholars are selected for Ishan Uday scholarship?

Every year nearly10,000 scholars are selected for scholarship.

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