For students of the North-Eastern region, a scheme has been launched by the University Grants Commission (UGC) known as Ishan Uday. The primary purpose behind introducing the scholarship scheme is to promote higher education. Before the scheme’s launch, UGC discussed with various government organizations. The project covers general degree courses, technical courses, and professional courses.
Ishan Uday Scheme Objectives
- To let children in the North-Eastern region enjoy higher education
- Work towards enhancing the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in North Eastern Region
- Promoting professional education so that more students grow.
- Utilizing the budgetary allocation effectively.
- Motivate children from weaker sections for further studies and help them stand on their own feet.
Benefits of ISHAN UDAY Scheme
- The scheme will benefit the North-Eastern region by providing educational opportunities to the students in that area.
- There will be equal opportunities for all the students.
- The gross enrollment ratio of students will increase.
- It will brighten up the future of children staying in the North-Eastern region.
- Students will get the chance to build their careers through professional courses.
- It will help students opt for further studies and programs that can prove beneficial to them.
- The scheme provides 10000 new applications every year.
- For students above 10000, the selection is made based on their performance.
- Professional courses will be given more emphasis, which will develop the skills of children.
- Those students who have got a good percentage of marks in their 12th are given more preference.
Scholarship Rewards
Below are the ISHAN UDAY scheme rewards, which you must be aware of:
- There is a Rs 5400 monthly scholarship for students who have applied for general courses.
- Students who have applied for professional and technical courses can enjoy a Rs 7,800 monthly scholarship.
- The applicant will get the scholarship amount directly in their account.
ISHAN UDAY Scheme Eligibility
- Undergraduate students can only opt for the scheme.
- North Eastern Region domicile students are only eligible.
- Those students applying for the scheme must have passed 12th from a recognized school with CBSE, NIOS, and ICSE boards and be located in the eastern region.
- Only UGC-approved institutes should be where applicants can apply for the technical, general, or professional courses.
- Those applicants who have opted for integrated courses can use the benefits of this scheme.
- The annual family income of the applicant should be at most Rs. 4.5 lakhs.
- Open University students cannot apply for this scheme.
- Management quota students are not eligible for the scholarship.
- Students who have already started courses using any other scholarship scheme are not eligible.
- Diploma courses students who do not get any degree cannot enjoy the benefit of this scheme.
The process to Apply for Ishan Uday Scheme.
Those applicants who are interested in applying for the Ishan Uday scheme need to follow the below procedure:
- Visit the site https://scholarships.gov.in/. The page will lead to the homepage.
- Click on the button stating New Registration which is mentioned on the homepage.
- A new web page with terms and conditions will open up.
- Select tick after reading the guidelines.
- Tap on the continue button.
- Now a registration form will appear on the screen.
- Enter your personal and mandatory details, including email id, bank details, identification details, and such.
- After the form filling, you will get OTP in SMS. Please enter it.
- Now tap on the Register button.
- You will get an email consisting of the application ID and password.
- Now again, you have to visit https://scholarships.gov.in/ and log in using your ID and password.
- Next, you need to fill out the application form and the required documents.
- Click on the submit button.
Hence, your application process for the scholarship is complete.
Documents required for Ishan Uday Scheme
- Authorized Domicile certificate
- Annual income proof, which is duly authorized.
- Aadhaar card
- Verified annual progress report for scholarship renewal
Renewal for Ishan Uday Scheme
If one wants to continue the scheme for the coming years, here are the eligibility criteria:
- Applicants under the scholarship scheme must get promotions to the next level.
- Candidates to be promoted must show good conduct.
- The applicant should have attended as prescribed under the scheme.
- There is no permission to change the study course while renewing the scheme. If done so, the scholarship is forfeited.
Renewal Process for Ishan Uday
- Visit https://scholarships.gov.in/
- The page will take you to the homepage.
- Next, tap on New Registration
- A web page will open.
- Click on the button Apply For Renewal
- A new page will pop up where you need to enter Application ID, Password, and Captcha Code.
- Next, select the Login button.
- A renewal form will open up.
- Fill it and attach the required documents.
- Next, click the submit button.
Hence, you have successfully applied for a scholarship renewal.