NEC Merit Scholarship 2024-2025 – Details and Application
The North Eastern Council (NEC) has announced the NEC Merit Scholarship for the academic year 2024-2025. This scholarship is intended for students from the North Eastern States of India, offering financial assistance to those pursuing various academic courses inside and outside the North-East.
Key Details of NEC Merit Scholarship 2024-2025
- Awarding Authority: North Eastern Council, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Government of India, Shillong
- Total Number of Scholarships: 1600 scholarships
- Helpline: 0120 – 6619540
- Email: helpdesk[at]nsp[dot]gov[dot]in
- Application Portal: National Scholarship Portal
Eligibility Criteria
- Residency: Applicants must be permanent residents of any of the North Eastern States.
- Course Levels Eligible:
- Diploma, Degree, Post-Graduate, M.Phil., Ph.D.
- The scholarship is for students pursuing studies at recognized institutions within India.
- M.Phil./Ph.D. students must have their registration with the respective university.
- Internships or practical training are not covered by this scholarship.
- Other Scholarship Holders: Candidates must not be in receipt of any other scholarship or financial assistance from other sources at the time of applying for this scholarship.
- Family Income: The annual family income must not exceed Rs. 8.0 lakh.
- Educational Qualification:
- Diploma: Minimum 60% marks in HSLC/HSSLC or equivalent examination.
- Degree: Minimum 60% marks in HSSLC or equivalent examination.
- Post-Graduate: Minimum 60% marks in the Degree examination (BA, BSc, BTech, etc.).
- M.Phil./Ph.D.: Minimum 60% marks in the Post-Graduate degree.
Scholarship Amount
The amount of scholarship is based on the level of study:
- Diploma: ₹20,000 per annum
- Degree: ₹22,000 per annum
- Post Graduate: ₹25,000 per annum
- M.Phil./Ph.D.: ₹30,000 per annum
Number of Scholarships (Fresh Awards)
- Arunachal Pradesh: 209 scholarships
- Diploma: 20, Degree: 130, PG: 52, M.Phil/PhD: 7
- Assam: 320 scholarships
- Diploma: 30, Degree: 200, PG: 80, M.Phil/PhD: 10
- Manipur: 192 scholarships
- Diploma: 18, Degree: 120, PG: 48, M.Phil/PhD: 6
- Meghalaya: 192 scholarships
- Diploma: 18, Degree: 120, PG: 48, M.Phil/PhD: 6
- Mizoram: 192 scholarships
- Diploma: 18, Degree: 120, PG: 48, M.Phil/PhD: 6
- Nagaland: 192 scholarships
- Diploma: 18, Degree: 120, PG: 48, M.Phil/PhD: 6
- Sikkim: 111 scholarships
- Diploma: 10, Degree: 70, PG: 28, M.Phil/PhD: 3
- Tripura: 192 scholarships
- Diploma: 18, Degree: 120, PG: 48, M.Phil/PhD: 6
Selection Process
- Merit-Based Selection: The merit list will be prepared based on the candidate’s performance in the qualifying examination.
- For M.Phil. and Ph.D. candidates, the selection will also consider the relevance of the research topic to the North Eastern Region. Basic theoretical research is generally not preferred.
- Candidates who meet the academic requirements and follow the guidelines of the scheme will be selected.
How to Apply for NEC Merit Scholarship?
- Visit the National Scholarship Portal: https://scholarships.gov.in
- Register: Click on the “New Registration” link and fill in your personal and academic details.
- Upload Documents: After registration, log in to the portal, upload necessary documents (Income Certificate, Residential Certificate, etc.).
- Submit: Finally, submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
Documents Required for NEC Merit Scholarship
- Permanent Residential Certificate (PRC) issued by the competent authority (Dy. Commissioner, Addl. Dy. Commissioner, etc.).
- Income Certificate issued by the Competent Authority.
- Bank Account Passbook (optional, but recommended).
- Qualifying Examination Details.
- Synopsis signed by the project guide (for M.Phil./Ph.D. candidates).
- Other documents as required by the National Scholarship Portal guidelines.
Important Dates
- Starting Date for Application: 25th July 2024
- Last Date for Application: 30th November, 2024
- Last Date for Defective Verification: 15th December 2024
- Last date of Institute Verification: 15th December 2024
Important Web-Links of NEC Merit Scholarship
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| One-Time Registration | Register | Login |
| Official Notification | Guideline | FAQ |
| Official Website | Click Here |
