Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region For The Year 2014-15
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UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION
NEW DELHI
GUIDELINES FOR
“ISHAN UDAY”
SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR NORTH EASTERN REGION
1. BACKGROUND
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
“Ishan Uday” Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region from
academic session 2014-15. Before launching the scheme the UGC undertook
wide ranging consultations with State Governments and Central & State
Universities of the NE region, the Ministry of HRD, the Ministry of Development of
North Eastern Region , the North Eastern Council, Shillong and other stakeholders.
2. OBJECTIVES
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.
3. SCOPE
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.
4. 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
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