National scholarship portal now open for NEC Merit Scholarship Scheme

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaNovember 7, 2024

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 Eastern States for the academic year 2024-25.

Sherry Lalthangzo, Economic Adviser (E&M), provided details on the eligibility criteria for the NEC Merit Scholarship Scheme. Applicants must be permanent residents of any North Eastern State and enrolled in recognized institutions across various disciplines and courses (Diploma, Graduate, Post Graduate, and PhD/MPhil) within India, both inside and outside the North-East. A minimum of 60% marks in the previous examination is required, and the annual income of the applicant’s parent or guardian must not exceed Rs. 8.00 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. Eligible students can apply online at the National Scholarship Portal via the following link: [https://scholarships.gov.in](https://scholarships.gov.in). For further details, the NEC Merit Scholarship Guidelines can be downloaded online at: [NEC Scholarship Guidelines](https://scholarships.gov.in/public/schemeGuidelines/NEC_1234_G.pdf).

For any queries, interested students may contact the North Eastern Council Secretariat.