Nagaland State Merit Scholarship
🏛️ Higher Education Dept, Nagaland•📍 Nagaland
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The previous application cycle (2025–26) closed on 30 September 2025. The upcoming 2026–27 cycle is expected to open soon. We will update the links here as soon as the official notification is released.
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About the Program
The Nagaland State Merit Scholarship is awarded to meritorious students of the state to encourage higher studies among indigenous tribes.
Benefits & Financial Support
Merit-based stipend for topper students
Inclusions
Merit stipend for toppers.
Important Note
Minimum 80% marks required. Must be an indigenous Naga student.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
Direct Answer: To qualify for Nagaland State Merit Scholarship, applicants must be enrolled in Class 11, Class 12, Undergraduate, Postgraduate (ST). Family annual income must be within scheme parameters.
Educational Qualification
Class 11, Class 12, Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Must be enrolled in relevant courses. Minimum 80% marks required in previous exam.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Merit-based selection.
Renewal Policy
Annual
How to Apply Online
Direct Answer: Applications for Nagaland State Merit Scholarship must be submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned mandatory certificates, and submit before the closing date.
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Apply on Nagaland Scholarship Portal
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Select Merit Scholarship
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Upload documents
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Submit
Mandatory Documents Checklist
Direct Answer: Key documents required for application include Aadhaar, Domicile, ST Certificate, Marksheets. Scans must be in PDF/JPEG format (under 200 KB).
Official Last Date & Timelines
Direct Answer: The official deadline for Nagaland State Merit Scholarship is 30 September 2025. Submit your application early to avoid last-minute portal server load.
Application Deadline
30 September 2025
Applications open July - September
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
Scholarship Quick Facts
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is the Nagaland State Merit Scholarship?▼
The Nagaland State Merit Scholarship is awarded by the Department of Higher Education, Nagaland, to academically outstanding students from Nagaland pursuing studies in recognised institutions in India. It is meant to encourage and reward high academic achievers.
Q. Who is eligible for the Merit Scholarship?▼
Applicants must be indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland or non-indigenous permanent residents who secured top 10 positions in Board/University exams, pursuing post matric studies (Class 11 and above) in recognised institutions, and meet the qualifying percentage requirements for their respective class/year.
Q. What are the selection criteria?▼
Selections are based purely on academic merit and subject to availability of funds. Preference is given to those with the highest scores in their respective categories (Class 10, 12, UG, PG).
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