GUWAHATI: Assam Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu has highlighted a scholarship initiative aimed at helping talented civil services aspirants from Northeast India pursue their goal of joining the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). Under the NEXT IAS CSR initiative, NECTDAM 2.0 will offer scholarships worth a total of ₹5 crore to support more than 2,000 eligible candidates from the region.
The initiative seeks to expand access to civil services coaching and encourage deserving young people from the Northeast to prepare for competitive examinations. Robin Hibu, IPS, President of Helping Hands, has been acknowledged for his support and commitment to empowering youth across the region.
The NECTDAM 2.0 scholarship examination is scheduled for December 13, 2026, in both online and offline modes. The two-hour examination will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 200 marks, with negative marking applicable. Registration is scheduled to close on December 6, 2026.
Successful candidates can receive tuition-fee scholarships of up to 100 per cent, with the benefit varying according to rank and examination mode. The scheme is intended to help eligible aspirants access civil services foundation coaching offered by NEXT IAS.
Interested candidates can review the examination details, eligibility conditions and registration procedure on the official NEXT IAS website: https://www.nextias.com/nectdam-scholarship-test.
