UGC Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme 2016-17 For NER North Eastern Region

Organization : University Grants Commission (UGC)
Scholarship Name : Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme For NER North Eastern Region 2016-17
Applicable For : Students with domicile of NER who have passed Class XII or equivalent exam
Application Last Date: 15/09/2016

Website : http://www.ugc.ac.in/ugc_schemes/
Apply Here : https://www.ugc.gov.in/
Guidelines:https://www.scholarships.net.in/uploads/8647-Instructions.pdf

Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme :

The Ministry of HRD and the University Grants Commission has taken special interest with regard to promotion of higher education in the NER. For improving the GER, promoting higher education and for encouraging children belonging to economically weaker section of the NE region, the UGC has decided to launch a Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region from academic session 2014-15.

Related / Similar Scholarship : UGC Ishan Uday Scholarship 2017-18

It is envisaged to provide ten thousand (10,000) fresh scholarships every year beginning from the academic year 2014-15 for general degree courses, technical and professional courses, including medical and para-medical courses.

Objective:
The objectives of the Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region are:
1) To provide equal opportunities for higher studies in NE Region.
2) To increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in NE Region.
3) To focus more on professional education in NE Region.
4) Optimum utilization of NER Budgetary Allocation.

It is envisaged to provide ten thousand (10,000) fresh scholarships every year beginning from the academic year 2014-15 for general degree courses, technical and professional courses, including medical and para-medical courses.

Eligibility:
1) Students with domicile of NER who have passed Class XII or equivalent exam from a school situated within NER through any recognized Board of Education, including Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE), National institute of open Schooling (NIOS) within NER only, and have secured admission in general degree course, technical and professional courses including medical and para-medical courses (Integrated courses included) in Universities/Colleges/ Institutions recognized by UGC under Section 2(f) of UGC Act, within and outside the States of NER.

2) For availing scholarship under this scheme, the income of the parents of the student should not exceed Rs.4.5 lakh per annum.

Exclusions:
The following shall not be eligible under this scheme:
1) Students pursuing courses/programs through Open Universities.
2) Students already availing scholarship for pursuing the Undergraduate programme under any other scheme(s). 3) Students gaining admission through ‘management quota’.
4) Students pursuing courses, such as Diploma Courses, not leading to award of a Degree.
5) Students whose parents’ income exceeds Rs.4.5 lakh per annum.

Amount of fellowship:
An amount of Rs.3500/- p.m. for General Degree courses and Rs. 5000/- p.m. for Technical & Professional courses (including Medical & Para medical courses) will be given through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the beneficiary student.

Contact:
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