In shortIshan Uday is a UGC scholarship for students who passed Class XII from a North Eastern Region school and enrolled in first year undergraduate degree. Award is Rs 80,000 per annum for the full degree duration. Income limit is Rs 4,50,000 per annum. 10,000 scholarships sanctioned annually starting June 2026.
Key facts
- Offered by
- University Grants Commission, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India
- Amount
- Rs 80,000 per annum, with 10,000 fresh scholarships sanctioned each year
- Income limit
- Below Rs 4,50,000 per annum
- Opens
- 1 June 2026
Ishan Uday is the University Grants Commission scholarship built specifically for students from the eight north eastern states. The qualifying condition is geographic rather than merit based in the usual sense. A student must have passed class twelve from a school located in the region and must then join the first year of a regular full time undergraduate degree, anywhere in India, at an institution the commission recognises.
The award is generous by Indian undergraduate standards and runs for the full length of the degree, which means three years for a general course and up to five for a longer professional one. Ten thousand fresh scholarships are sanctioned annually. Because the intent is to widen access rather than reward toppers, the income ceiling is set relatively high and applications are made on the National Scholarship Portal, with the student bank account seeded to Aadhaar for payment.
Who is eligible
- Must have passed class XII or equivalent from a school located in the North Eastern Region through a recognised board
- Must be enrolled in the first year of an undergraduate degree in regular full time mode
- The degree programme must be recognised by the University Grants Commission
- For integrated or dual degree programmes, only the undergraduate portion is supported
- Parental income must be below the prescribed ceiling
Documents you need
- Class XII mark sheet from a North Eastern Region school
- Income certificate of parents
- Admission proof or bonafide certificate from the college
- Aadhaar and Aadhaar-seeded bank account details
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for Ishan Uday scholarship?
You must have passed Class XII or equivalent from a school in the North Eastern Region through a recognised board and be enrolled in first year of regular full time undergraduate degree at a UGC recognised institution. Parental income must be below Rs 4,50,000 per annum.
How much money do I get under Ishan Uday scholarship?
You receive Rs 80,000 per annum. The scholarship continues for the full duration of your degree, which is 3 years for general courses and up to 5 years for longer professional programmes.
Can I study outside North Eastern states and get this scholarship?
Yes. You must have passed Class XII from a school in the North Eastern Region, but your undergraduate degree can be from any recognised UGC institution anywhere in India.
What documents do I need to apply for Ishan Uday?
You need Class XII mark sheet from a North Eastern Region school, parents income certificate, college admission proof or bonafide certificate, and Aadhaar details with Aadhaar-seeded bank account for payment.
How many Ishan Uday scholarships are given each year?
10,000 fresh scholarships are sanctioned each year. Applications are made on the National Scholarship Portal.
Can I apply if I am in a dual or integrated degree?
Yes, but only the undergraduate portion of dual or integrated degree programmes is supported under this scholarship.
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