Ishan Uday Scholarship 2025 – Submit Online Application
Ishan Uday Scholarship 2025 is a special scholarship started by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to help students from the North Eastern Region (NER). It supports students from poor families to study further in regular colleges and universities.
Key Highlights of Ishan Uday Scholarship
| Particular |
Details |
| Name of Scholarship |
Ishan Uday Scholarship |
| Academic Year |
2025–2026 |
| Total Fresh Scholarships |
10,000 |
| For Courses |
UG General, Technical, Medical, Paramedical |
| Monthly Amount |
₹5400 (General) / ₹7800 (Technical/Medical) |
| States Covered |
Assam, Arunachal, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura |
| Mode of Application |
Online |
| Last Date |
31st October 2025 |
| Official Portal |
scholarships.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria |
Requirement |
| Region |
Must be a permanent resident of NER |
| Course Type |
UG degree in recognized regular/full-time institutions |
| Income Limit |
Family income must be less than ₹4.5 lakh/year |
| Year of Admission |
Must be admitted in 1st year of UG in 2025 |
| Excluded Courses |
Diploma, distance learning, private or part-time courses |
| Valid Institutions |
NAAC-accredited, UGC recognized, National Importance institutes |
Who Cannot Apply?
| Not Eligible If... |
Reason |
| Already getting another scholarship |
One scholarship at a time only |
| Studying by distance/open mode |
Only full-time regular courses allowed |
| Took admission through management quota |
Not permitted |
| Doing diploma or short-term courses |
No degree, no scholarship |
| Family income above ₹4.5 lakh/year |
Exceeds limit |
Scholarship Amount
| Course Type |
Monthly Amount |
| General Degree |
₹5,400 |
| Technical / Medical / Paramedical |
₹7,800 |
How to Apply Online?
Follow these steps to apply through the National Scholarship Portal:
- Visit https://scholarships.gov.in
- Click on "One-Time Registration"
- Fill your details and complete the registration
- Login to your account
- Fill out the Online Application Form
- Upload the required documents
- Submit the form and take a printout
Note: You will get a 14-digit One-Time Registration (OTR) ID which will stay valid for all future years.
Selection Process
| Factor |
Details |
| Total Slots |
10,000 fresh every year |
| Distribution |
Based on latest census population of NER states |
| Vacant Slots |
If unfilled in one state, given to others |
| Reservation |
For PwD candidates as per GoI norms |
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Start of Online Application |
25th June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply |
31st October 2025 |
| Last Date of Defective Verification |
15th November 2025 |
| Last Date of Institute Verification |
15th November 2025 |
Important Links
Helpline Info
If you’re a student from the North East and want to continue your studies with financial help, then Ishan Uday Scholarship 2025 is a great opportunity. Make sure to apply before the deadline.
