Technical Scholarships – Moi Laga Scheme

Name of the Scheme – Scholarship

Department – Directorate of Higher Education

SCHOLARSHIP SCHEMES FOR TECHNICAL STUDENTS

STATE TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility Criteria

The name of Scholarship scheme is State Technical Scholarship for ST Studentunder the Government of Nagaland, implemented by Directorate of Technical Education, Nagaland.

2. The Annual Income of the applicants parents from all sources must not exceed Rs. 6 lakh (Rupees six lakh)(EWS)

3. Applicant pursuing Diploma/Degree/Post Graduated/ course in Engineering Institutes recognized by All India Council for Technical Education can apply. Also Applicant pursuing UG or PG in Forestry course are eligible for this scheme.

4. Applicant must not be an employee of any government/semi government establishment.

5. Applicant pursuing courses other than mentioned in Sl.no.3 are not eligible for this scheme.

2. PRAGATI SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR GIRL STUDENTS

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Pragati- Degree Level	Eligibility for Pragati Diploma Level
1. Up to Two Girls per family.	1. Up to Two Girls per family.
2. Family income should be less than Rs. 8 Lakhs per Annum.	2. Family income should be less than Rs. 8 Lakhs per Annum.
3. Students Admitted in UG Degree Level Programme/ Course in AICTE Approved Institutions.	3. Students Admitted in Diploma Level Programme/ Course in AICTE Approved Institutions.
4. The students admitted in first year of their Degree Course OR Second year of Degree course through lateral entry (LE) in any of the AICTE approved Institution of respective year	4. The students admitted in first year of their Diploma Course OR Second year of Diploma course through lateral entry (LE) in any of the AICTE approved Institution of respective year.
5. Rs 50,000 per annum for every year of study i.e. maximum 4 years for Degree for first year admitted students and maximum 3 years for Degree students admitted through lateral entry as lump sum amount towards payment of college fee, computer purchase, stationery, books, Equipment, Softwares purchase etc. No other additional grant will be payable in lieu of hostel charges and medical charges etc.	5. Rs 50,000 per annum for every year of study i.e. maximum 3 years for Diploma for first year admitted students and maximum 2 years for Diploma students admitted through lateral entry as lump sum amount towards payment of college fee, computer purchase, stationery, books, Equipment, Softwares purchase etc. No other additional grant will be payable in lieu of hostel charges and medical charges etc.
6. Only female students are eligible.	6. Only female students are eligible.

Sl. No.	Name of the Scholarship Scheme	Funding Agency/Pattern	Portal for Application
1	Post Matric Scholarship to ST students of Nagaland	Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India & Government of Nagaland (90:10)	National Scholarship Portal (NSP from 2024) https://scholarships.gov.in
2	State Merit Scholarship	Government of Nagaland (100%)	Common Scholarship Portal of Nagaland https://scholarship.nagaland.gov.in
3	State Research Scholarship	Government of Nagaland (100%)	Common Scholarship Portal of Nagaland https://scholarship.nagaland.gov.in
4	NEC – Merit Scholarship	NEC- Ministry of DoNER, Government of India. (100%)	National Scholarship Portal (NSP) https://scholarships.gov.in
5	National Scholarship For Post Graduate Studies	UGC (100%)	National Scholarship Portal (NSP) https://scholarships.gov.in
6	Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme For North East Region	UGC (100%)	National Scholarship Portal (NSP) https://scholarships.gov.in

3. National Scholarship For Post Graduate Studies

Details

The National Scholarship for Post-Graduate Studies (NSPG) scheme was established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The scheme was initially launched with the aim of providing financial assistance to meritorious students from economically weaker sections of society to pursue postgraduate studies in India.

Benefits

Scholarships of Rs.15,000/- per month for 10 months in a year.

Eligibility

Applicant must be pursuing first postgraduate degree.
Applicant who have already completed a postgraduate degree are not eligible to apply.
Applicant must be enrolled in first year of postgraduate program.
Applicant must be under 30 years old.
Applicant must be enrolled in full-time program.
Applicant must be pursuing recognized postgraduate degree program.

Application Process

Online

Registration for New Applicant

Open the official NSP website and click on New Registration under Applicant Corner.
Read the Instruction /Guidelines, provide the under taking by click on Check box and click on Continue.
Start the registration by Mobile OTP.
Required document (Aadhaar Details and Bank Account Details)

Registered Applicant

Open the official NSP website and click on Fresh Application under Applicant Corner
Login with application ID & password.
Select the Scholarship.
Fill out the applicant form.
Upload the required documents.
Submit.

Documents Required

Attested copies of mark sheets and certificates from class IX onwards.
Attested copy of the provisional or final admission letter to the PG course.
Proof of identity (Aadhaar card, Voter ID card, Passport, PAN Card, Driving License).
Bank details.
Two recent passport size photographs.

What is the main objective of the scheme ?

The scheme was initially launched with the aim of providing financial assistance to meritorious students from economically weaker sections of society to pursue postgraduate studies in India.

On which year, student need to enroll for scholarship?

Applicant must be enrolled in first year of postgraduate program.

4. “Ishan Uday” Special Scholarship Scheme For North Eastern Region

Details

A scholarship scheme by the Ministry of Education and the University Grants Commission. Taking special interest with regard to the promotion of higher education in the NER, i.e. for improving the GER, promoting higher education, and encouraging children belonging to the economically weaker sections of the NE region, the UGC has decided to launch “Ishan Uday” Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region from the academic session 2014-15. Before launching the scheme the UGC undertook wide-ranging consultations with State Governments and Central & State Universities of the NE region, the Ministry of, the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, the North Eastern Council, Shillong, and other stakeholders. The scholar would be awarded from the date of joining the course as certified by the University/Institution/ College.

The eligibility criteria are as follows – Students with the domicile of NER, whose parental annual income does not exceed ₹4,50,000 from all sources. Passed XII or equivalent in the preceding year of study i.e. 2021 for applications called for during the year 2021-22, and secured admission in the first year of any degree course.

OBJECTIVES

1) To provide equal opportunities for higher studies in NE Region.

2) To increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in NE Region.

3) To focus more on professional education in NE Region.

4) Optimum utilization of NER Budgetary Allocation.

SCOPE

Ten thousand (10,000) fresh scholarships every year for general degree courses, and technical and professional courses, including medical and paramedical courses as certified by the Registrar/ Principal/ Director of University/ College/ Institute.

Benefits

1) UGC will award 10,000 (ten thousand) fresh scholarships per year.

2) ₹5,400/- per month for general degree courses and ₹7,800/- per month for technical/medical/professional/paramedical courses.

3) The scholar would be awarded from the date of joining the course as certified by the University/Institution/ College.

4) Scholarship (as certified by the institutions identified under this scheme) will be paid to the selected students by the UGC through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) Mode and will be transferred to the Bank account of the beneficiaries. This procedure will be completed through the PFMS.

Eligibility

The applicant must be a domicile of NER.
The parental annual income of the applicant should not exceed ₹4,50,000 per annum from all sources.
The applicant should have passed Class 12th or equivalent in the preceding year of study for applications called for the present year.
The applicant should have secured admission in the first year of any degree course, either a general degree course of
The scholarship shall only be provided for general degree courses, and technical and professional courses, including medical and paramedical courses as certified by the Registrar/ Principal/ Director of University/ College/ Institute in any of the following universities/colleges/ Institute:

a) Universities/Institutions/Colleges included under Section 2(f) and 12 (B) of UGC Act.

b) Deemed to be Universities included under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 and eligible to receive grants-in-aid from UGC.

c) Universities/Institutions/Colleges funded by Central / State Government.

d) Institutes of National Importance.

e) Institutions recognized by other Statutory councils within as well as outside.

f) The admission should have been made to University/ Institution/ College with the AISHE code.

RENEWALS –

Scholarship granted under the scheme will be kept renewed during the period of first degree course, subject to good conduct and maintenance of prescribed attendance.
The scholarship will be renewed for the next year of study on receipt of a annual progress report to be granted by the administrative head of the University/ Institution/College.(E.g. Registrar of a University/ Director of the Institution/ Principal of the College or any other officer designated by them).
Students failing to get promoted to the next class/ level would forfeit the scholarship.
Change in course of study will not be permitted. If the awardee changes the course of study, the scholarship will stand forfeited from the date of such a change.
The Scheme will be implemented and monitored by the UGC.
The awardees of previous years will continue to follow the UGC pattern of assistance through the designated bank branches of Canara Bank.

Note:

1) For students of integrated degree courses, the scholarship will be tenable for the complete duration of the course.

2) For dual degree courses, the scholarship will only be tenable for the tenure of the first degree.

3) Transgender candidates are eligible to apply under the scheme. The reservation shall be followed as per Government of India norms.

4) Distribution of slots amongst the states of NER will be done on the basis of population census(last).

5) If slots in a particular state remain vacant due to the non-availability of eligible candidates, the unfilled slots will be distributed equitably amongst other states.

6) Reservation for Persons with Disability (PwD) will be made as per Government of India norms.

Exclusions

The following shall not be eligible under this scheme:

1) Students pursuing courses/programs through Open Universities.

2) Students already availing scholarship for pursuing the Undergraduate program under any other scheme(s).

3) Students gaining admission through “management quota‟.

4) Students pursuing courses, such as Diploma Courses, do not lead to the award of a Degree.

5) Students whose parent’s income exceeds ₹4,50,000 per annum using courses, such as Diploma Courses, do not lead to the award of a degree.

Note:

Applications will be invited once in a year on the National e-Scholarship Portal of the Government of India. Short notification will also be uploaded on the UGC website.
At the time of applying, the course will be classified as a general degree or professional by the concerned University/ Institution/College.
Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected. Only verified online applications will be considered for the award of scholarship.

Documents Required

Domicile certificate to be issued by the competent authority.
Proof of annual income is to be issued by the competent authority.
For renewals, the annual progress report and continuation of studies will be required to be uploaded/ verified by the concerned University/ Institution/ College.

5. Financial Support To The Students Of N.E.R For Higher Professional Courses (NEC Merit Scholarship)

A scholarship scheme by the Northeastern Council (NEC), Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region for the students of the North Eastern States undergoing studies in different disciplines at different levels in Institutions inside as well as outside the North-East but within the country as specified hereinafter. The scholarship under this scheme shall be disbursed only through National Scholarship Portal (NSP). The scholarship shall be admissible to students who get admission in Diploma, Degree, Post-graduate or registration in M.Phil. / Ph.D. courses of any institute recognized by the Government. The grant of scholarship for M.Phil and Ph.D. would be after the registration of the students with the University. The scholarship shall be admissible to the students whose parent/guardian’s annual income from all sources shall not exceed ₹8,00,000.

Benefits

Rates of Scholarships (₹ per annum) for fresh and renewal cases (existing students):

The present rate of scholarship for related Subjects/Courses at different levels is as under:

Diploma: 20,000/-
Degree: 22,000/-
Postgraduate: 25,000/-
M.Phil./Ph.D.: 30,000/-

The number of Fresh Scholarships to be awarded every year to candidates of different NER states at different levels may be as given below –

State: Arunachal Pradesh; Diploma: 20; Degree: 130; PG Degree: 52; M.Phil / PhD: 7; Total: 209
State: Assam; Diploma: 30; Degree: 200; PG Degree: 80; M.Phil / PhD: 10; Total: 320
State: Manipur; Diploma: 18; Degree: 120; PG Degree: 48; M.Phil / PhD: 6; Total: 192
State: Meghalaya; Diploma: 18; Degree: 120; PG Degree: 48; M.Phil / PhD: 6; Total: 192
State: Mizoram; Diploma: 18; Degree: 120; PG Degree: 48; M.Phil / PhD: 6; Total: 192
State: Nagaland; Diploma: 18; Degree: 120; PG Degree: 48; M.Phil / PhD: 6; Total: 192
State: Tripura; Diploma: 18; Degree: 120; PG Degree: 48; M.Phil / PhD: 6; Total: 192
State: Sikkim; Diploma: 10; Degree: 70; PG Degree: 28; M.Phil / PhD: 3; Total: 111
TOTAL: Diploma: 150; Degree: 1000; PG Degree: 400; M.Phil / PhD: 50; Total: 1600

The above numbers are fixed as per the normative allocation accepted for the respective NE States. The number of scholarships for the renewal cases shall be as per actual for different NE states and the scholarship amount as per the accepted rates as mentioned above shall be utilized both for the fresh candidates and renewal cases (existing students selected for the NEC Scholarship).

Notes –

The various courses of studies at different levels for which NEC’s financial assistance is admissible would be those as decided by the NEC from time to time keeping in view the requirements of specialized manpower of the North Eastern Region.
NEC may increase or decrease the total number of scholarships subject to the availability of funds/allocation of budget from time to time. However, the numbers would be fixed as per the normative allocation accepted for different NE states.
Students selected for grant of NEC Scholarship will be entitled to receive same from the date of admission/date of commencement (Date of registration in case of M.Phil / Ph.D.) whichever is later till completion of the course, subject to maximum period as prescribed in Para 3.3 above.
In case of doubt/clarification regarding the above rules, the matter shall be referred to: Director (HRD&E), North Eastern Council Secretariat, Shillong – 793003, Contact No. 03642522674.

Eligibility

The applicant must be a permanent resident of any of the North Eastern States.
The applicant must be admitted in Diploma, Degree, Post-graduate or registered in M.Phil. / Ph.D. courses of any institute recognized by the Government.
The total annual income of the applicant’s parents/guardian (from all sources) shall not exceed ₹8,00,000.
The applicant must fulfill the following eligibility criteria in the previous qualifying examination:
Level: Diploma; Qualifying Examination: HSLC / HSSLC / Secondary School Leaving / Senior Secondary Leaving certificate examination from a recognized State/Central board with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate.
Level: Degree; Qualifying Examination: HSSLC/Senior Secondary Leaving certificate examination from a recognized State/Central board with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate.
Level: Post Graduate; Qualifying Examination: Degree level examination in any discipline (BA / BSc / BE / BTech / MBBS / LLB / BCA / BBA etc.) of any recognized Institute/ University with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate.
Level: M.Phil. / Ph.D.; Qualifying Examination: PG degree from any recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate.

Notes –

In case of a tie, preference shall be given to the candidate having a lesser family income.
There will not be any reservation/quota on the basis of category/religion/gender.
At the time of availing of the scholarship, the applicant must not be in receipt of any other scholarship/financial assistance from any other source.
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 enrolled in the integrated courses will be entitled to receive the scholarship for the full duration of the course as per the admissible rates.
The scholarship for M.Phil. will be available for 2 years and for the Ph.D. scholarship shall be for 3 years.

SELECTION FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND DISBURSAL –

The merit lists will be drawn from among finally verified applications as per the scheme guidelines and after following the laid down procedure on the NSP.
Selection of students for M. Phil and Ph. D. will be made on the basis of the topic of research/Synopsis which has relevance to the problems/issues related to the NE Region. The Subjects/topics for M.Phil and Ph.D. should invariably be directly, specifically, and currently relevant to NE Region. Basic and theoretical research shall not be favored in general.
The scholarship is purely on a merit basis. The merit list will be prepared exclusively on the basis of marks obtained by the candidate in the qualifying exams and complying with the level-of-course-wise slots allotted to the states.
In case the allotted quota remains unfilled for want of eligible candidates, the same may be distributed to remaining eligible students from the other NE States, as per their inte-rse merit list.
The scholarships will be disbursed to selected students by NEC directly in their provided and verified bank accounts using DBT mode as per the extant guidelines.

RENEWAL OF SCHOLARSHIP –

Every renewal of the scholarship is for a period of one academic year only, if not otherwise specified.
All existing and eligible beneficiaries of the scholarship are required to fill up the renewal form on NSP every year during their entire course period.
The student must upload a previous exam marks sheet/pass certificate during the renewal application. In the case of students studying for M.Phil / PhD., the renewal application shall be accompanied by the latest progress report from the guide countersigned by the Registrar of the Institute.
To draw a scholarship under the renewal category, the beneficiary must pass in the particular year or be promoted to the next semester/year. In case the student could not pass all papers but was promoted to next year, as per extant rules, he/she may be considered for renewal of scholarships subject to the condition that no additional backlog, from previous years, is pending against his/her name.
In case the student is not promoted to next year or has backlog papers pending against his/her name for more than one year, he/she shall not receive a further scholarship for the remaining course period. It will be the responsibility of the Institute level verifying officer to ensure that the student has been promoted for a year or does not have pending backlog papers for more than a year, before accepting the application on NSP for further processing. Otherwise, such applications shall be rejected on NSP after recording reasons.
Any break in scholarship, during the entire course period, shall make the beneficiary non-eligible for further receipt of the scholarship for that specific course. The students shall not be provided with an option to make renewal applications in subsequent years. The student may, however, apply as a fresh applicant, upon securing admission in any advanced course, at a later stage.
A request for renewal of students who have changed their subject of study will not be entertained for renewal if the students have availed of the scholarship for the previous course or part of it.
A request for renewal of scholarship of such student beneficiaries who have changed their Institution of study will not be entertained for renewal.
There will be no merit list generation for renewal applications.
Renewal scholarship will be disbursed to all eligible and duly verified applications by NEC, directly in their verified bank accounts using DBT mode as per the extant guidelines.
The request for renewal of scholarships of all existing applications belonging to Academic Year 2019-20 and before will be processed as per the prevailing procedure during Academic Year 2019-20, where the respective State Government will be responsible for directly disbursing scholarships in the student’s bank accounts.

Exclusions

A sponsored candidate under full employment during the period of study or working/in-service candidates shall not be eligible to receive the scholarship.
The Scholarship will not be available for an internship or any practical training.
A request for renewal of students who have changed their subject of study will not be entertained for renewal if the students have availed of the scholarship for the previous course or part of it.
A request for renewal of scholarship of such student beneficiaries who have changed their Institution of study will not be entertained for renewal.

Application Process

Online

The applicants are required to fill up the application form on National Scholarship Portal (NSP) (www.scholarships.in), within the prescribed date for receipt of the application, following due procedure/guidelines mentioned thereon. They may also fill up the application form using the NSP Mobile app or UMANG Mobile App. The applicants are, however, encouraged to

apply at the earliest as it will provide the opportunity to make corrections/updating, etc. in their application if suggested by the verification authority.

Documents Required

Permanent Residential Certificate (PRC) issued by the Dy. Commissioner /Addl. Dy. Commissioners/ Sub-divisional officers of civil sub-divisions in the NE States; except Sikkim where Certificate of Identification (COI) is issued by the respective Deputy Commissioner in the Govt. of Sikkim to its Permanent residents. A certificate from any other authority will not be accepted. (Mandatory)
Income Certificate issued by the Competent Authority (Mandatory)
Bank Account Pass Book – The account must be in the name of the applicant (Optional)
Details of qualifying examination (Mandatory)
Synopsis signed by the project guide / Director (Research) or any official authorized by the Institute/University in the case of M.Phil/Ph.D. candidates (Mandatory).
Any other document may be required under NSP guidelines.

Note –

The student must ensure that the Bank Account should be in the name of the applicant, preferably linked to her/his Aadhaar. The Bank Account should be kept operational /active till the complete tenure of the scholarship.
NEC shall not be responsible in case the Scholarship amount is not credited due to payment failure at the Bank level.]

6. State Research Scholarship

Financial Assistance Nagaland State Research Scholarship

Directorate of Higher Education Nagaland Kohima invites students who are eligible to submit applications for the Nagaland State Research Scholarship. This scholarship is specially designed for students who are pursuing research work. Under the scheme, beneficiaries will get cash awards to conduct their research work and financial aid to complete their studies.

Benefits

Under the Nagaland State Research Scholarship beneficiaries will get financial aid to complete their studies.
This scholarship is specially designed for students who are pursuing research work. Under the scheme, beneficiaries will get cash awards to conduct their research work.

Eligibility

Applicable for Scheduled Tribe and Indigenous students of Nagaland who are pursuing M.Phil/Ph.D/D.Litt. course from recognized Universities within India.
Scholars who have availed this Scholarship three times are no longer eligible.
Applicant must not be a beneficiary of any other Fellowship/Scholarship scheme.
Applicant must not be an employee of any government/semi-government establishment

Application Process

Online

To submit the application form, Applicants should open the official website https://scholarship.nagaland.gov.in/ of the Common Scholarship portal Nagaland.
On the home page, Applicants should choose the register button and the registration application form will open on the screen.
fill out the required details in the form like Applicant’s Name, Gender, Aadhaar number, Mobile Number, Email-Id, and Password
Choose the Register option, and enter the verification code to complete the registration process
Log in by entering the details and go to the apply link
Choose the scholarship.
Fill in the details and complete all the formalities and upload the documents as listed.
Review the application and submit the application.
Send the printed application along with the signed document to Scholarship Section, Directorate of Higher Education, Below New Secretariat Complex, Nagaland, Kohima-797001

Renewal Application

To submit the renewal application form Applicants should open the the e of the Common Scholarship portal Nagaland
Press the login button to open the login page and enter the email, password and captcha code
Enter the login, go to the renewal option and choose the scholarship you wish to apply for and the application form will open
Fill in the details, complete all the formalities and upload the documents as listed.
Review the application, press submit button for final submission and take the printout of it
Send the printed application along with the signed document to the Scholarship Section, Directorate of Higher Education, Below New Secretariat Complex, Nagaland, Kohima-797001

Documents Required

Applicants need to upload their Aadhaar card and the front page of Bank Passbook during the online application form filling and attested xerox copies of the following documents with the hard copy of the application:

For fresh application

Class 10 admit card and mark sheet.
Last qualifying final examination Marksheet and Admit Card.
Scheduled Tribe Certificate and Indigenous Certificate issued by the competent designated authority.
Recognition letter of the University (Not necessary for Central University).
Synopsis of the proposed Research Work duly countersigned by the Guide or Supervisor (for Ph.D. scholars).
Registration Card/Letter (for PhD scholars).
Front page of Bank Passbook.
Aadhaar Card.
Admission receipt.

For renewal application

PhD scholars should enclose a copy of the Progress Report of his/her Research work duly attested and signed by the Guide or Supervisor.
MPhil scholars should enclose a certificate from the Guide/Supervisor stating the continuation of his/her MPhil works.
PhD students must submit Registration Card/Letter & Synopsis if not enclosed during fresh application.
Front page of Bank Passbook.
Aadhaar Card.

7. Nagaland State Merit Scholarship

All those students who have secured 80% marks in the class 10th exam while holding the domicile of Nagaland state can apply online under the Nagaland State Merit Scholarship for getting the scholarship amount. This scholarship will not be provided to students who have failed the previous year’s exam.

The DHE has launched the Nagaland State Merit Scholarship for providing socio-economic welfare to the students belonging to the residentship of Nagaland state. The student must be studying or getting admission to the post-matric class (class 11th, 12, UG, PG Degree). The students will also need to secure minimum marks in the previous year’s exam.

Objective

The primary objective of launching the Nagaland State Merit Scholarship is to provide financial stability to the students studying or undertaking post-matric classes from the Nagaland government schools and colleges. The students will need to secure at least 70% to 80% marks in the previous year’s exam. In case of the scholarship renewal, the students can submit their last year’s Marksheet.
The Nagaland State Merit Scholarship is to provide scholarship amounts to students belonging to the citizenship of Nagaland state so that they will be able to avail the best educational opportunities or facilities after getting this scholarship amount. The Department of Higher Education will be delegated with the task of carrying out scholarship operations.

Benefits

Nagaland State Merit Scholarship will provide social security provisions to the students of Nagaland state.
This will proven to be an amazing opportunity.
Students of post-matric classes will be able to secure their scholarship rights.
Students will be given the scholarship amount either on a monthly basis or a yearly basis.
The only selection criteria will be that the student will need to secure at least 70% to 80% marks in the previous year’s exam.
One can also get a scholarship renewal after submitting his or her Marksheet.
This will provide an equal amount of educational opportunities to the students.
Students belonging to the ST categories will also be given the same scholarship references.
Students can apply online under the Nagaland State Merit Scholarship before the last date of online form submission for getting registration on a time.
Students will be given the scholarship amount in the DBT mode

Eligibility

The student must be a permanent resident or citizen of Nagaland state.
The applicant must be a student in a Post-matric class.
The student must secure 70% or 80% marks in the last year’s exam for getting a scholarship renewal.
Students in the ST category will also be given scholarship enrollment.

Exclusions

Students who have failed the last year’s exam.
Students have 2 years of gap in their studies.
Beneficiaries already getting the scholarship from another program.
The employee of the government or semi-government organization

Application Process

Online

First of all the applicant will need to visit and open the Official Website of the Common Scholarship Portal.
Then you will be able to see the homepage on your screen.
Look at the top right-hand side of your screen.
Click on the Register button.
A registration form will be displayed on your screen.
Fill this form correctly after reading each column carefully such as:- Name, Gender, Aadhar No, Mobile No, Password, Confirm Password
Then click on the Register button

Documents Required

List of the required document

Aadhar Card
DOB Certificate
Educational Certificates
Mark Sheet
Admission Proof
Admission Fee Receipt
Parent Annual Income Certificate
Bank Account Passbook
Latest Passport Size Photograph
Phone Number
Email Id

8. Post Matric Scholarship To Scheduled Caste Students Of Nagaland

The Directorate of Higher Education (DHE) has launched the Post Matric Scholarship to ST students of Nagaland scheme for providing socio-economic welfare to the students belonging to the residentship of Nagaland state. The student must be studying or getting admission to the post-matric class (class 11th, 12, UG, PG Degree).

Post-matric Scholarship for ST Scholarship is awarded to the students of the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. The objective of the ST scholarship is to provide financial assistance to these students to complete their studies at the college level.

Benefits

To provide social security provisions to the students of post-matric classes.
Students will be able to pursue studies.
To provide financial assistance to these students to complete their studies at the college level.
Providing socio-economic welfare to the students belonging to the residentship of Nagaland state.

Eligibility

The applicant must be pursuing post-matric (above class X) studies and belong to the Scheduled Tribe of Nagaland.
The Annual Income of the applicant‘s parents/guardians from all sources must not exceed ₹ 2.50 lakh (Rupees Two Lakh Fifty Thousand).
Applicant must be from Institution which has a valid AISHE/UDISE code.
Students who have failed their last examination (repeaters) are not eligible to apply.
Students who have availed of this scholarship at one stage of education and have passed but are studying in the same stage of education in a different stream/subject. For example, a student who is currently pursuing a B.A. course but has passed BCom and availed of this scholarship while pursuing a BCom course will not be eligible to apply.
Students having study breaks of more than 2 (two) years are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Applicant must not be a beneficiary of any other scholarship scheme.
Applicant must not be an employee of any government/semi government establishment.
Students pursuing Diploma/Certificate Course can also apply provided they fulfil the above criteria (1- 8) and their course duration is not less than two years.
Students studying in NIOS can also apply, provided they fulfil criteria 1 to 8 and have the following subject combination. a) For class 11 and 12 level course, the applicant must have passed class 10 with the following subject combination. i) English ii). Alt English or MIL iii) Science iv) Maths and v) Social Science.

Application Process

Online

Institutions are to inform/notify to the students about the scholarship and set a dateline for receiving their forms and documents.
Institutions are to verify the form and documents and compile Annexure IV for eligible applicants. Transaction/Application ID of all Post Matric ST Scholarship forms start with the scheme code PMS. The Excel format of Annexure IV can be downloaded from the Directorate’s website https://highereducation.nagaland.gov.in.
Bank Account should be in the name of the applicant. If an applicant furnished Bank Account other than his/her own Account, the Application Form of such student/applicant should be rejected.
The institution should see to it that it displays/publishes the list of the eligible/rejected applications for any claims/objection/correction before submitting Annexure IV to this Office. This is required in order to avoid any undesirable issues/complaints after the submission of Annexure IV.
The Department will not entertain any request for inclusion in Annexure IV or submission of Annexure IV after the last date.
Institutions are to submit the following in regard to the Post Matric ST Scholarship. (a) Both Soft copy (Excel Format) and Hard copy of Annexure IV (see instruction in Annexure IV) (b) For MPhil/PhD applicants-Forms and enclosed documents (c) Forwarding/covering letter
Head of the Institutions/ In charge of scholarship at the Institutions should ensure that all necessary documents that have been mentioned are intact and genuine including the Hostel forms.

Documents Required

List of the required documents

Documents required for Fresh Application:
Attested copy of class 10 Admit card.
Attested copy of class 10 Marksheet.
Attested Mark Sheet (s) of the last class/year passed. For colleges with a semester system, mark sheets of the last two semesters.
Attested Scheduled Tribe Certificate issued by the competent designated authority.
Attested Indigenous Certificate issued by the competent designated authority.
Original Income Certificate (Fresh applicants only) –Annexure I/Annexure II/Annexure III issued in the year 2021.
Part B Form (only for applicants studying outside Nagaland)
Part C Form (only for MPhil/PhD Fresh applicants)
Hostel Certificate: (For hostellers only) a) Applicant staying in a recognized hostel outside Nagaland can produce a Hostel Certificate from the hostel warden. b) Applicant staying in a recognized hostel within Nagaland should use the Hosteller Form issued by the Department. Hosteller Forms will be issued to the wardens of recognized hostels for distribution to the bonafide hostellers only.
Copy of the front page of Bank Passbook.
Copy of the Aadhaar Card.
One recent passport photograph should be pasted on the printed form.

Documents required for Renewal Application:
Attested Mark Sheet (s) of the last class/year passed. For colleges with a semester system, mark sheets of the last two semesters.
Part B Form (only for applicants studying outside Nagaland)
Part C Form (only for MPhil/PhD Fresh applicants)
Hostel Certificate: (For hostellers only) a) Applicant staying in a recognized hostel outside Nagaland can produce a Hostel Post Matric ST Scholarship, Nagaland 2021. Page- 4 Certificate from the hostel warden. b) Applicant staying in a recognized hostel within Nagaland should use the Hosteller Form issued by the Department. Hosteller Forms will be issued to the wardens of recognized hostels for distribution to the bonafide hostellers only.
Copy of Admission Receipt.
Copy of the front page of Bank Passbook.
Copy of the Aadhaar Card.

Source:

https://highereducation.nagaland.gov.in/