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North Eastern Hill University Scholarships Details

North Eastern Hill University Scholarships & Eligibility

North -Eastern Hill University (NEHU) in Shillong provides a range of scholarships and financial aid options tailored for meritorious, economically weaker, and reserved category students, particularly from the North-East region. These include university-specific schemes, national fellowships, and government portals, easing the burden of fees that range from INR 22,000-44,000 annually for most UG/PG programs. Applications occur via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) or nehu.ac.in, with priority for SC/ST/OBC/PwD and Northeast domiciles.

Types of Scholarships

NEHU offers merit-cum-means aid, research fellowships, and regional schemes.

  • Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): For PhD/MPhil aspirants; covers research stipends up to INR 31,000/month + contingency grants.
  • Students’ Aid Fund (SAF): Need-based support for tuition, hostel, exams, and books; targets poor/deserving students with family income <INR 2.5 lakh.
  • Postgraduate Merit Scholarships: INR 3,000/month for top PG rankers (55%+ marks).
  • Ishan Uday Special Scholarship: INR 7,800/year for Northeast NE students in UG/PG (50%+ marks, income <INR 4.5 lakh).
  • National Schemes via NSP: Post-Matric (SC/ST/OBC: INR 5,000-50,000/year), Central Sector (top 20% Class 12: INR 12,000/year), INSPIRE (STEM: INR 80,000/year).
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Scholarship

Amount/Benefit

Target Group

JRF

INR 31,000/month + HRA

NET qualifiers (M 35yrs/W 45yrs, 55% PG)

Students’ Aid Fund

Tuition/Hostel waiver

Economically weak (5% relaxation SC/ST)

Ishan Uday

INR 7,800/year

NE Region UG/PG (50% marks)

Post-Matric (SC/ST)

INR 2,300-57,000/year

Reserved categories

PG Merit

INR 3,000/month

55%+ in UG

Eligibility Criteria

Common requirements include 50-55% marks (45-50% relaxed for SC/ST/PwD), income caps (<INR 2.5-8 lakh), and Northeast residency for many. JRF demands NET/GATE qualification and age limits; SAF needs income certificate and no other aid. Fresh renewals require 75% attendance and 50% sem marks; exclusions apply for repeaters or disciplinary cases. Domicile proof (Meghalaya/North-East) boosts priority under 80% seat reservations.

Application Process

Applications open July-October annually via scholarships.gov.in (NSP) or nehu.ac.in/DSW/ScholarshipsFellowships. Steps include online registration (Aadhaar/ABC ID), form fill-up with marksheets/income proof, institute verification by NEHU Dean Students' Welfare, and district/state approval. Deadlines: Post-Matric (Oct 31), Ishan Uday (Nov 30); direct university scholarships via dept. heads. Disbursal occurs via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) post-verification; track via NSP dashboard.

Financial Aid Options

Beyond scholarships, NEHU facilitates low-interest education loans via SBI/Canara Bank on campus, fee waivers (100% for <INR 1 lakh income), and part-time work via Career Cell (teaching assistants: INR 5,000/month). Umbrella Scheme for NE states covers full fees for ST/SC; PWD scholarships (INR 2,500/month) via NSP. Alumni Endowment Fund aids 100+ students yearly with books/laptops (~INR 10,000 each). International options like New Colombo Plan suit exchange programs. Hostel subsidies (INR 4,200/year + INR 2,500 mess) extend aid.

Additional Details

Over 1,000 students benefit annually, with 40% from SC/ST via Post-Matric; JRF supports 50+ researchers in biotech/botany. Delays occur due to Aadhaar linking; appeals go to DSW office. NEHU promotes equal access, with women/SC/ST committees monitoring distribution. Check nehu.ac.in/ScholarshipsFellowships for 2026 updates, as PM-USHA may introduce new merit grants.

 

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