NEC Merit Scholarship 2024 – Submit Online Application
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NEC Merit Scholarship 2024
The North Eastern Council (NEC) has released the official notification for the grant of the NEC Merit Scholarship for the academic year 2024-2025. Students of the North East (NE) Region undergoing studies in different disciplines at different levels in institutions inside as well as outside the North-East but within the country can apply online for this scholarship.
NEC Merit Scholarship Details
Name of Scholarship
NEC Merit Scholarship
Academic Year
2024-2025
Total Number of Scholarships
1600
Awarding Authority
North Eastern Council, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Government of India, Shillong
Helpline Number
0120-6619540
Email ID
helpdesk[at]nsp[dot]gov[dot]in
Eligibility Criteria of NEC Merit Scholarship
Criteria
Details
Resident-ship
The scholarship is open only to students who are permanent residents of any of the North Eastern States.
Duration
The scholarship is available for the prescribed duration of a course, subject to renewal conditions. Extension beyond the prescribed period of study will not be entertained.
Other Scholarship Holder
The student must not be in receipt of any other scholarship/financial assistance from any other source. Sponsored or working/in-service candidates are not eligible.
Year of Awarding Scholarship
A student shall only be considered for the scholarship in the year of commencement of his/her course.
Course/s
The scholarship is 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.
Family Income
The scholarship is admissible to students whose parent/guardian’s annual income from all sources does not exceed Rs 8.0 lakh. An income certificate issued by the competent authority must be furnished.
Educational Qualification
Level of Course
Qualifying Examination
Minimum Marks
Diploma
HSLC/HSSLC/Secondary School Leaving/Senior Secondary Leaving certificate examination from a recognized State/Central board
60% marks in aggregate
Degree
HSSLC/Senior Secondary Leaving certificate examination from a recognized State/Central board
60% marks in aggregate
Post Graduate
Degree level examination in any discipline (BA/BSc/BE/B Tech/MBBS/LLB/BCA/BBA etc.)
60% marks in aggregate
M.Phil./Ph.D
PG degree from any recognized University
60% marks in aggregate
Selection Process of NEC Merit Scholarship
The merit lists will be drawn from among the 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 done 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 the 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.
Enter your details as required in the portal and register yourself.
Step 7
After registration, enter all credentials and upload your documents as required in the portal.
Step 8
Finally, click on “Submit” and take a printout of your submitted application.
Documents to be Submitted with NEC Merit Scholarship Application
Document
Mandatory/Optional
Permanent Residential Certificate (PRC) issued by the Dy. Commissioner / Addl. Dy. Commissioners/ Sub-divisional officer of civil sub-divisions in NE States; except Sikkim where Certificate of Identification (COI) issued by the respective Deputy Commissioner in the Govt. of Sikkim to its Permanent residents. Certificate from any other authority will not be accepted.
Mandatory
Income Certificate issued by the Competent Authority
Mandatory
Bank Account Pass Book – Account must be in the name of the applicant
Optional
Details of the 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 as may be required under NSP guidelines
What is the eligibility criteria for the NEC Merit Scholarship?
The NEC Merit Scholarship is open to permanent residents of any of the North Eastern States. The student must not be in receipt of any other scholarship/financial assistance from any other source. The scholarship is available for Diploma, Degree, Post-graduate, or registration in M.Phil./Ph.D. courses of any institute recognized by the Government. The parent’s/guardian’s annual income from all sources should not exceed Rs 8.0 lakh.
How can I apply for the NEC Merit Scholarship?
To apply for the NEC Merit Scholarship, visit the official national scholarship portal at scholarships.gov.in. Follow the steps mentioned in the “How to Apply” section above to complete your application.
What documents are required for the NEC Merit Scholarship application?
The required documents include: Permanent Residential Certificate (PRC) or Certificate of Identification (COI) for Sikkim residents Income Certificate issued by the Competent Authority Bank Account Pass Book – Account must be in the name of the applicant (Optional)
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