NECTDAM 2.0 Scholarship Test Offers ₹5 Crore Support for Northeast Civil Services Aspirants

GUWAHATI: Young people from Northeast India aspiring to enter the civil services will have an opportunity to access financial assistance for their preparation through the NECTDAM 2.0 Scholarship Examination 2027. The initiative, launched under the NEXT IAS corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme, aims to provide scholarships worth a total of ₹5 crore to more than 2,000 eligible and talented aspirants from the region.

Assam Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu has highlighted the initiative as an opportunity to support the next generation of civil servants. He also acknowledged Robin Hibu, IPS, President of Helping Hands, for his contribution and commitment to empowering young people across the Northeast.

The scholarship examination is scheduled for December 13, 2026, from 11 am to 1 pm. Candidates can appear for the two-hour, multiple-choice examination in either online or offline mode. The test will consist of 100 questions carrying 200 marks, with negative marking applicable.

Registration is scheduled to close on December 6, 2026, while admit cards are expected to be available from December 8. The results are scheduled for announcement in the first week of January 2027.

Eligible applicants must belong to one of the eight northeastern states and have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination. Scholarships covering up to 100 per cent of tuition fees will be awarded according to examination performance and the mode selected, subject to the programme’s terms and conditions.

Interested candidates can check the eligibility requirements, examination guidelines and registration process on the official NEXT IAS website at https://www.nextias.com/nectdam-scholarship-test.