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Financial Support to the Students of NER for Higher Professional Courses(NEC merit scholarship) 2025

Awarded by Government of India

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

BachelorsMastersDiplomaPhD

Funding Type

Partial Funding · up to INR 30,000 per annum.

Eligible Courses

All subjects

Eligible Nationalities

Open for Indians nationals from North Eastern States

Can Be Taken At

Can only be availed in India

Provider

Government of India

Last Verified On

15 May 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Financial Support to the Students of NER for Higher Professional Courses(NEC merit scholarship) 2025 is offered by the North Eastern Council, Government of India. These scholarships are available for studies in India only and shall be awarded by the North Eastern Council, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Government of India, Shillong to the eligible candidates of the North Eastern States.

Eligibility for Financial Support to the Students of NER for Higher Professional Courses(NEC merit scholarship) 2025 :

  • Scholarship is open only to a student who is a permanent resident of any of the North Eastern States.
  • For students belonging to Academic Year 2024-25, the scholarship under this scheme shall be disbursed only through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
  • Once selected, the scholarship shall be available to a selected student for the prescribed duration of a course subject to fulfillment of renewal conditions.
  • Extension of scholarship beyond the prescribed period of study will not be entertained.
  • Students shall only be considered for a scholarship in the year of commencement of his/her course. For the subsequent years, of course, only renewal will be allowed.
  • The student must fulfill the eligibility criteria in the previous qualifying examination for consideration of the scholarship.

Value of the Financial Support to the Students of NER for Higher Professional Courses(NEC merit scholarship) 2025 :

  • For diploma level courses - INR 20,000 per annum
  • For degree level courses - INR 22,000 per annum
  • For PG courses - INR 25,000 per annum
  • For M.Phil/Ph.D. degree - INR 30,000 per annum

Deadline :

15 Dec 2025

Source : Government of India
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  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

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FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Government of India. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Financial Support to the Students of NER for Higher Professional Courses(NEC merit scholarship) 2025 is Expired.
  • Financial Support to the Students of NER for Higher Professional Courses(NEC merit scholarship) 2025 is offered to Bachelors, Masters, Diploma, PhD degree.
  • Financial Support to the Students of NER for Higher Professional Courses(NEC merit scholarship) 2025 is offered for All subjects.
  • Financial Support to the Students of NER for Higher Professional Courses(NEC merit scholarship) 2025 is open for: Open for Indians nationals from North Eastern States.
  • Financial Support to the Students of NER for Higher Professional Courses(NEC merit scholarship) 2025 is offered by Government of India.
  • Financial Support to the Students of NER for Higher Professional Courses(NEC merit scholarship) 2025 covers Partial Funding, up to INR 30,000 per annum..