Financial Support To The Students Of N.E.R For Higher Professional Courses (NEC Merit Scholarship)
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 differen...
Key details
Department / Ministry: Ministry Of Development Of North Eastern Region
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.
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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 ent
How to Apply
**Online**
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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
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apply at the earliest as it will provide the opportunity to make corrections/updating, etc. in their application if suggested by the verification authority.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Financial Support To The Students Of N.E.R For Higher Professional Courses (NEC Merit Scholarship) / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of any of the North Eastern States.
1. 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.
1. The total annual income of the applicant's pa...
How to apply online for Financial Support To The Students Of N.E.R For Higher Professional Courses (NEC Merit Scholarship)?
**Online**
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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 applicatio...