NEC Merit Scholarship 2024

 

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NEC Merit Scholarship 2024

 Northeastern Council (NEC) has released the official notification regarding the award of NEC Merit Scholarship for the academic year 2024-2025. Students from the Northeastern (NE) region studying at various levels and in various disciplines in educational institutions within and outside the Northeastern and in the country can apply online for this scholarship.

 NEC Merit Scholarship Details

 

Scholarship Name: NEC Merit Scholarship

 

CriteriaDetails

Residence

The scholarship is offered only to students who are permanent residents of any of the North Eastern States in India.

Academic Year

2024-2025

Awarding Authority

North Eastern Council, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Government of India, Shillong

 

Duration: The scholarship, once selected, will be offered to the selected students for the duration of the prescribed course, subject to fulfillment of the renewal conditions as specified in paragraph 6 of these rules. No extension of the scholarship beyond the prescribed period of study will be considered.

 Other Scholarship Recipients: At the time of claiming the scholarship, students should not be receiving any other scholarships/financial aid from other sources. Candidates who are employed or working full time during the period of study are not eligible to receive the scholarship.

 Year of Scholarship Award: Students are eligible for the scholarship only in the year in which their program begins. Only one extension for the following year will be allowed.

 Course: This scholarship will be awarded to students pursuing a diploma, degree, postgraduate course or enrolled in a masters course. Where permitted. / PhD programs in government recognized institutions. Scholarship award for M.Phil and PhD students arise after admission to the university. This scholarship cannot be utilised for internship or any other practical training.

 Household Income: Scholarships will be awarded to students whose annual income from all parents/guardians does not exceed INR 80 lakhs. Candidates must submit income certificate issued by the concerned authority.

 

Educational Qualification: To be eligible for the

 scholarship, a student must fulfill the following eligibility criteria in the previous entrance examination:

 Level of Study: Diploma

Entrance Exam: HSLC/HSSLC/Secondary School Leaving Examination/School Leaving Certificate issued by a recognized State/Central Examination Authority with at least 60% aggregate marks.

 Level of Study: Bachelor

Entrance Exam: HSSLC/Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate from a recognized Federal/Central Examination Authority with at least 60% aggregate marks.

 Degree Level: Postgraduate

Entrance Exam: Final examination in any discipline (BA/BSc/BE/B Tech/MBBS/LLB/BCA/BBA etc.) from a recognized educational institution/university with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks.

 Degree Level: M.Phil./Ph.D

Entrance Examination: Postgraduate degree from a recognized university with a minimum aggregate score of 60%.

No. of scholarships by state

Arunachal Pradesh: 209

Assam: 320

Manipur: 192

Meghalaya: 192

Mizoram: 192

Nagaland: 192

Sikkim: 111

 How to Apply

Go to the National Scholarship Portal.

Click on the "Online Application Form" link.

Click on "New Registration" and fill in the required registration details.

Register and fill in the application form with the required documents.

Submit the form and print the application.

 Important Dates for NEC Merit Scholarship 2024

Online Application Start Date: 25th July 2024

Last Date for Online Application: 31st October 2024

 

NEC Merit Scholarship FAQs

1. What is the NEC Merit Scholarship?

The NEC Merit Scholarship is awarded by the North Eastern Council, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Government of India, Shillong, to meritorious students who are permanent residents of the North Eastern States of India.

2. Who is eligible for the NEC Merit Scholarship?

• Residence: The applicant must be a permanent resident of any of the North Eastern States of India.
• Academic Year: The scholarship is applicable for the academic year 2024-2025.
• Other eligibility criteria may include academic performance and enrollment in recognized institutions, though these specifics are not detailed here.

3. Which states are considered as North Eastern States for this scholarship?

The North Eastern States include:

• Arunachal Pradesh
• Assam
• Manipur
• Meghalaya
• Mizoram
• Nagaland
• Sikkim
• Tripura