Nagaland State Research Scholarship 2025–2026

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Nagaland State Research Scholarship 2025–26 is a financial aid program for ST and Indigenous students of Nagaland who are pursuing Ph.D., M.Phil., or D.Litt. courses at recognised universities in India. Offered by the Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Nagaland, the scholarship supports research students in continuing their academic journey.

Last date to apply: 30 September 2025

About the Scholarship

This scholarship helps tribal students of Nagaland reduce the financial burden of research education. Students must apply in the first year of their research course to be eligible.

Scholarship Highlights

Offered byDirectorate of Higher Education, Nagaland
Who can applyST & Indigenous research scholars from Nagaland
Eligible CoursesPh.D., M.Phil., D.Litt.
Application ModeOnline + Printed form submission
Last Date30 September 2025
Websitehttps://scholarship.nagaland.gov.in/

Who can apply?

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) and an Indigenous resident of Nagaland
  • Admitted in Ph.D., M.Phil., or D.Litt. course in a recognised Indian university
  • Apply only if you are in the first year of your research program

Note: You cannot apply if you already receive any other scholarship or are employed.

Scholarship Benefits

Students selected under this scheme will receive financial assistance for the duration of their research course. The amount will be disbursed directly to the student’s bank account.

Also Read: Shamanur Shivashankarappa Janakalyan Trust Scholarship

What are the documents required?

  • Class 10 admit card (certified copy)
  • Final marksheet of your last exam (certified copy)
  • ST & Indigenous certificates (issued by DC/DM)
  • Research synopsis (signed by Guide/Supervisor – for Ph.D. students)
  • Ph.D. registration letter/card (if applicable)
  • Aadhaar card (photocopy)
  • Bank passbook front page (photocopy)
  • Admission receipt (photocopy)
  • One recent passport photo (pasted on printed form)

How to Apply for the scholarship?

  1. Click the ‘Apply Now’ button
  2. Register/Login using your mobile number, email, or Gmail
  3. Fill in your details in the application form
  4. Upload required documents (if asked)
  5. Submit the form online
  6. Take a printout of the submitted form
  7. Send the printed form + document copies to this address:
Apply now

Selection Process

Students will be selected based on:

  • Fulfilment of eligibility
  • Proper submission of all documents

There is no exam or interview.

Terms and Conditions

  • Students cannot be receiving any other scholarship/stipend
  • Students must not be employed in any government or semi-government job
  • Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected
  • Only students in the first year of their research can apply

Contact Details

Directorate of Higher Education
Below New Secretariat Complex
Kohima, Nagaland – 797001
Email: scholarshipnagaland@gmail.com

FAQs

Who can apply for the Nagaland Research Scholarship?

ST and Indigenous students from Nagaland in the first year of their Ph.D., M.Phil., or D.Litt. courses.

What is the last date to apply?

The last date to apply for this scholarship is 30 September, 2025.

Can I apply if I already receive another scholarship?

No. You must not be receiving any other financial aid.

Is this scholarship available for PG or UG courses?

No. It is only for research-based courses (Ph.D., M.Phil., D.Litt.).

How is the scholarship amount disbursed?

The amount is transferred directly to the student’s bank account.

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