The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is now accepting applications for the Post-Matric Scholarships under the NEC Merit Scholarship Scheme for students from the North East states for the academic year 2024-25.
NEC Economic Adviser (E&M) Sherry Lalthangzo provided details on the eligibility criteria for the NEC Merit Scholarship Scheme.
According to Lalthangzo, applicants for the scholarship must be permanent residents of any North East State and enrolled in recognised institutions across various disciplines and courses (Diploma, Graduate, Post Graduate, and PhD/M Phil) within India, both inside and outside the North East. A minimum of 60 per cent marks in the previous examination is required, and the annual income of the applicant’s parent or guardian must not exceed Rs 8 lakh.
Important documents required for application submission include a valid mobile number, Aadhaar (UID) Number, Aadhaar-seeded bank account, income certificate, and a bonafide certificate from the institution.
For further details, the NEC Merit Scholarship Guidelines can be downloaded online at: [NEC Scholarship Guidelines]
For any queries, interested students may contact the North Eastern Council secretariat in Shillong.
