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Ministry Of Development Of North Eastern Region
Financial Support To The Students Of N.E.R For Higher Professional Courses (NEC Merit Scholarship)
Scholarship
Student
Details
A scholarship scheme by the North Eastern Council (NEC), Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region for the students of the North Eastern States undergoing studies in different disciplines at different levels in Institutions inside as well as outside the North-East but within the country as specified hereinafter. The scholarship under this scheme shall be disbursed only through National Scholarship Portal (NSP). The scholarship shall be admissible to students who get admission in Diploma, Degree, Post-graduate or registration in M.Phil. / Ph.D. courses of any institute recognized by the Government. The grant of scholarship for M.Phil and Ph.D. would be after the registration of the students with the University. The scholarship shall be admissible to the students whose parent/guardian’s annual income from all sources shall not exceed ₹8,00,000.
Benefits
Rates of Scholarships (₹ per annum) for fresh and renewal cases (existing students):
The present rate of scholarship for related Subjects/Courses at different levels is as under:
- Diploma: 20,000/-
- Degree: 22,000/-
- Postgraduate: 25,000/-
- M.Phil./Ph.D.: 30,000/-
The number of Fresh Scholarships to be awarded every year to candidates of different NER states at different levels may be as given below -
- State: Arunachal Pradesh; Diploma: 20; Degree: 130; PG Degree: 52; M.Phil / PhD: 7; Total: 209
- State: Assam; Diploma: 30; Degree: 200; PG Degree: 80; M.Phil / PhD: 10; Total: 320
- State: Manipur; Diploma: 18; Degree: 120; PG Degree: 48; M.Phil / PhD: 6; Total: 192
- State: Meghalaya; Diploma: 18; Degree: 120; PG Degree: 48; M.Phil / PhD: 6; Total: 192
- State: Mizoram; Diploma: 18; Degree: 120; PG Degree: 48; M.Phil / PhD: 6; Total: 192
- State: Nagaland; Diploma: 18; Degree: 120; PG Degree: 48; M.Phil / PhD: 6; Total: 192
- State: Tripura; Diploma: 18; Degree: 120; PG Degree: 48; M.Phil / PhD: 6; Total: 192
- State: Sikkim; Diploma: 10; Degree: 70; PG Degree: 28; M.Phil / PhD: 3; Total: 111
- TOTAL: Diploma: 150; Degree: 1000; PG Degree: 400; M.Phil / PhD: 50; Total: 1600
The above numbers are fixed as per the normative allocation accepted for the respective NE States. The number of scholarships for the renewal cases shall be as per actual for different NE states and the scholarship amount as per the accepted rates as mentioned above shall be utilized both for the fresh candidates and renewal cases (existing students selected for the NEC Scholarship).
Notes -
- The various courses of studies at different levels for which NEC's financial assistance is admissible would be those as decided by the NEC from time to time keeping in view the requirements of specialized manpower of the North Eastern Region.
- NEC may increase or decrease the total number of scholarships subject to the availability of funds/allocation of budget from time to time. However, the numbers would be fixed as per the normative allocation accepted for different NE states.
- Students selected for grant of NEC Scholarship will be entitled to receive same from the date of admission/date of commencement (Date of registration in case of M.Phil / Ph.D.) whichever is later till completion of the course, subject to maximum period as prescribed in Para 3.3 above.
- In case of doubt/clarification regarding the above rules, the matter shall be referred to: Director (HRD&E), North Eastern Council Secretariat, Shillong - 793003, Contact No. 03642522674.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of any of the North Eastern States.
- The applicant must be admitted in Diploma, Degree, Post-graduate or registered in M.Phil. / Ph.D. courses of any institute recognized by the Government.
- The total annual income of the applicant's parents/guardian (from all sources) shall not exceed ₹8,00,000.
- The applicant must fulfill the following eligibility criteria in the previous qualifying examination:
- Level: Diploma; Qualifying Examination: HSLC / HSSLC / Secondary School Leaving / Senior Secondary Leaving certificate examination from a recognized State/Central board with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate.
- Level: Degree; Qualifying Examination: HSSLC/Senior Secondary Leaving certificate examination from a recognized State/Central board with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate.
- Level: Post Graduate; Qualifying Examination: Degree level examination in any discipline (BA / BSc / BE / BTech / MBBS / LLB / BCA / BBA etc.) of any recognized Institute/ University with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate.
- Level: M.Phil. / Ph.D.; Qualifying Examination: PG degree from any recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate.
Notes -
- In case of a tie, preference shall be given to the candidate having a lesser family income.
- There will not be any reservation/quota on the basis of category/religion/gender.
- At the time of availing of the scholarship, the applicant must not be in receipt of any other scholarship/financial assistance from any other source.
- Once selected, the scholarship shall be available to a selected student for the prescribed duration of a course subject to fulfillment of renewal conditions.
- Extension of scholarship beyond the prescribed period of study will not be entertained.
- Students enrolled in the integrated courses will be entitled to receive the scholarship for the full duration of the course as per the admissible rates.
- The scholarship for M.Phil. will be available for 2 years and for the Ph.D. scholarship shall be for 3 years.
SELECTION FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND DISBURSAL -
- The merit lists will be drawn from among finally verified applications as per the scheme guidelines and after following the laid down procedure on the NSP.
- Selection of students for M. Phil and Ph. D. will be made on the basis of the topic of research/Synopsis which has relevance to the problems/issues related to the NE Region. The Subjects/topics for M.Phil and Ph.D. should invariably be directly, specifically, and currently relevant to NE Region. Basic and theoretical research shall not be favored in general.
- The scholarship is purely on a merit basis. The merit list will be prepared exclusively on the basis of marks obtained by the candidate in the qualifying exams and complying with the level-of-course-wise slots allotted to the states.
- In case the allotted quota remains unfilled for want of eligible candidates, the same may be distributed to remaining eligible students from the other NE States, as per their inte-rse merit list.
- The scholarships will be disbursed to selected students by NEC directly in their provided and verified bank accounts using DBT mode as per the extant guidelines.
RENEWAL OF SCHOLARSHIP -
- Every renewal of the scholarship is for a period of one academic year only, if not otherwise specified.
- All existing and eligible beneficiaries of the scholarship are required to fill up the renewal form on NSP every year during their entire course period.
- The student must upload a previous exam marks sheet/pass certificate during the renewal application. In the case of students studying for M.Phil / PhD., the renewal application shall be accompanied by the latest progress report from the guide countersigned by the Registrar of the Institute.
- To draw a scholarship under the renewal category, the beneficiary must pass in the particular year or be promoted to the next semester/year. In case the student could not pass all papers but was promoted to next year, as per extant rules, he/she may be considered for renewal of scholarships subject to the condition that no additional backlog, from previous years, is pending against his/her name.
- In case the student is not promoted to next year or has backlog papers pending against his/her name for more than one year, he/she shall not receive a further scholarship for the remaining course period. It will be the responsibility of the Institute level verifying officer to ensure that the student has been promoted for a year or does not have pending backlog papers for more than a year, before accepting the application on NSP for further processing. Otherwise, such applications shall be rejected on NSP after recording reasons.
- Any break in scholarship, during the entire course period, shall make the beneficiary non-eligible for further receipt of the scholarship for that specific course. The students shall not be provided with an option to make renewal applications in subsequent years. The student may, however, apply as a fresh applicant, upon securing admission in any advanced course, at a later stage.
- A request for renewal of students who have changed their subject of study will not be entertained for renewal if the students have availed of the scholarship for the previous course or part of it.
- A request for renewal of scholarship of such student beneficiaries who have changed their Institution of study will not be entertained for renewal.
- There will be no merit list generation for renewal applications.
- Renewal scholarship will be disbursed to all eligible and duly verified applications by NEC, directly in their verified bank accounts using DBT mode as per the extant guidelines.
- The request for renewal of scholarships of all existing applications belonging to Academic Year 2019-20 and before will be processed as per the prevailing procedure during Academic Year 2019-20, where the respective State Government will be responsible for directly disbursing scholarships in the student’s bank accounts.
Exclusions
- A sponsored candidate under full employment during the period of study or working/in-service candidates shall not be eligible to receive the scholarship.
- The Scholarship will not be available for an internship or any practical training.
- A request for renewal of students who have changed their subject of study will not be entertained for renewal if the students have availed of the scholarship for the previous course or part of it.
- A request for renewal of scholarship of such student beneficiaries who have changed their Institution of study will not be entertained for renewal.
Application Process
Online
The applicants are required to fill up the application form on National Scholarship Portal (NSP) (www.scholarships.in), within the prescribed date for receipt of the application, following due procedure/guidelines mentioned thereon. They may also fill up the application form using the NSP Mobile app or UMANG Mobile App. The applicants are, however, encouraged to
apply at the earliest as it will provide the opportunity to make corrections/updating, etc. in their application if suggested by the verification authority.
Guidelines for Registration will appear. Scroll to the bottom.
Read carefully the undertaking. Accept the Terms. Click “Continue”.
Step 2: A Registration Form will appear. (The fields marked as * are compulsory)
Fill the details and click “Register”.
Your Application ID and password will be displayed.
The same will also be sent as an SMS on your registered mobile number.
Step 3: Go to https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/newstdRegfrmInstruction
Click on “Login to Apply”. Enter your Application ID and password.
Type the Captcha and click “Login”.
On the next screen, provide the OTP received on your registered mobile number. You will be directed to the Password Reset screen.
Create a new password and confirm.
Click “Submit”. You will be directed to the “Applicant’s Dashboard”.
Step 4: On the left pane, click “Application Form”. The fields marked as * are compulsory. Fill the details and upload the documents.
You can either click on “Save as Draft” to complete the application later.
Else, click “Final Submit” to submit the application.
Documents Required
- Permanent Residential Certificate (PRC) issued by the Dy. Commissioner /Addl. Dy. Commissioners/ Sub-divisional officers of civil sub-divisions in the NE States; except Sikkim where Certificate of Identification (COI) is issued by the respective Deputy Commissioner in the Govt. of Sikkim to its Permanent residents. A certificate from any other authority will not be accepted. (Mandatory)
- Income Certificate issued by the Competent Authority (Mandatory)
- Bank Account Pass Book – The account must be in the name of the applicant (Optional)
- Details of qualifying examination (Mandatory)
- Synopsis signed by the project guide / Director (Research) or any official authorized by the Institute/University in the case of M.Phil/Ph.D. candidates (Mandatory).
- Any other document may be required under NSP guidelines.
Note -
- The student must ensure that the Bank Account should be in the name of the applicant, preferably linked to her/his Aadhaar. The Bank Account should be kept operational /active till the complete tenure of the scholarship.
- NEC shall not be responsible in case the Scholarship amount is not credited due to payment failure at the Bank level.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Is There Is Any Reservation / Quota Under The Scheme?
There will not be any reservation/quota on the basis of category/religion/gender.
Is There Any Income Criteria Under The Scheme?
Yes, the scholarship shall be admissible to the students whose parent / guardian’s annual income from all sources shall not exceed ₹8,00,000.
What Is The Criterion For Selection Of Students For Scholarships?
The scholarship is purely on merit basis. The merit list will be prepared exclusively on
the basis of marks obtained by the candidate in the qualifying exams and complying with the
level-of-course-wise slots allotted to the states. Selection of students for M. Phil and Ph. D. will
be done on the basis of topic of research/Synopsis which has relevance to the problems/issues
related to NE Region. For further details, please see the “Rules for Award for NEC Merit
Scholarship” on NSP.
I Have Enrolled In M/Phil / PhD, But My Topic Is Not Finalized, Can I Apply For Scholarships?
No, only students whose MPhil / Ph.D. topic is submitted and are registered with that topic can apply for the scholarship.
I Have Got Scholarship For The 1st Year, Will I Automatically Be Provided Scholarships In The Subsequent Years Of My Study?
No, all existing and eligible beneficiaries of the scholarship are required to fill up the
renewal form on NSP every year during their entire course period. Every renewal of the scholarship
is for a period of one academic year only, if not otherwise specified.
Am I Eligible To Get Scholarship For The Entire Period Of My Study?
Once selected, the scholarship shall be available to a selected student for the prescribed
duration of a course subject to fulfillment of renewal conditions. The scholarship for M.Phil. will
be available for 2 years and for Ph.D scholarship shall be for 3 years. For further details, please
see the “Rules for Award for NEC Merit Scholarship” on NSP.
How Can I Apply Online For A Scholarship?
In order to apply online, please visit the website through the URL www.scholarships.gov.in
or through the mobile app of NSP or UMANG. You may click on a particular Scheme displayed
in the on-Boarded schemes section on the Home page to apply
Can I Edit The Information Already Saved And Up-To What Time?
All the information can be edited till the closure of the application form. After final submission, your application will be forwarded to the next level and the application hereby cannot be edited.
Which Fields Institute/State Can Edit?
The Fields which can be edited are Gender, Religion, Category, Profession, Annual Income, Aadhar Number, Disability, Day Scholar/Hostlar, Mode of Study, IFSC Code, Account No.,Admission Fees and Tuition Fees. However, corrections made by the Institute/State, if any, would be conveyed instantly to the student through SMS/email.
What Is UID Number/Aadhaar Number?
UID number otherwise known as ‘Aadhaar’ number is a Unique Identification Number
given by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). Aadhaar is a unique 12-digit number
assigned to residents of India after the de-duplication of biometrics. For further details, please visit
the website https://uidai.gov.in/.
The Aadhaar Number is required to be seeded (linked) with the bank account in which
The scholarship amount is desired to be transferred. Banks provide multiple ways of linking Aadhaar
with the bank account and applicants can obtain the details from the website of the concerned
bank or contact the concerned bank with a copy of the Aadhaar card. You can check which bank
is linked to your Aadhaar number on NPCI mapper here https://resident.uidai.gov.in/bankmapper.
How To Check The Status Of My Application?
Students can check the status of their Online Application by logging in using his/her Permanent id and Date Of Birth and opening the link “Check your Status”.
If I Know The UDISE Code Of My Institute But Address And Location Is Not Known Or Vice Versa. How To Resolve This Problem?
The institute location and UDISE code and vice versa can be known from the below
link http://www.mdm-mis.nic.in/MDM/school_dise_code_scholarship.aspx
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Ministry Of Development Of North Eastern Region
Financial Support To The Students Of N.E.R For Higher Professional Courses (NEC Merit Scholarship)
Scholarship
Student
Details
Benefits
Eligibility
Exclusions
Application Process
Documents Required
Frequently Asked Questions
A scholarship scheme by the North Eastern Council (NEC), Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region for the students of the North Eastern States undergoing studies in different disciplines at different levels in Institutions inside as well as outside the North-East but within the country as specified hereinafter. The scholarship under this scheme shall be disbursed only through National Scholarship Portal (NSP). The scholarship shall be admissible to students who get admission in Diploma, Degree, Post-graduate or registration in M.Phil. / Ph.D. courses of any institute recognized by the Government. The grant of scholarship for M.Phil and Ph.D. would be after the registration of the students with the University. The scholarship shall be admissible to the students whose parent/guardian’s annual income from all sources shall not exceed ₹8,00,000.
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