Nagaland State Research Scholarship 2026: Financial Aid for Research Students
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Quick answer
The Nagaland State Research Scholarship provides financial aid and cash awards to students pursuing M.Phil, Ph.D or D.Litt. in recognised universities. It is open to Scheduled Tribe and Indigenous students of Nagaland who have not already received the scholarship three times. Apply online via the Common Scholarship portal Nagaland and submit required documents.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Financial aid for research students |
| Ministry / department | School Education Department, Nagaland |
| Level | State Government (Nagaland) |
| Application mode | Online |
About the scheme
The Directorate of Higher Education, Nagaland invites eligible students to apply for the State Research Scholarship. The scheme is aimed at supporting research work and completing studies by providing cash awards and financial assistance. Applicants must be Scheduled Tribe or Indigenous students of Nagaland enrolled in M.Phil, Ph.D or D.Litt. programmes at recognised universities, and must not have received the scholarship more than twice, be a beneficiary of another fellowship, or be employed by a government or semi‑government body.
Benefits
- Financial aid to complete studies
- Cash awards for research work
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Scheduled Tribe and Indigenous students of Nagaland pursuing M.Phil/Ph.D/D.Litt. from recognised universities in India
- Not eligible if already availed this scholarship three times
- Must not be a beneficiary of any other fellowship/scholarship scheme
- Must not be an employee of any government or semi‑government establishment
Documents required
- Class 10 admit card and mark sheet
- Last qualifying final examination mark sheet and admit card
- Scheduled Tribe certificate and Indigenous certificate issued by the competent authority
- Recognition letter of the university
- Synopsis of the proposed research work duly countersigned by the guide or supervisor (for Ph.D. scholars)
- Registration card/letter (for Ph.D. scholars)
- Front page of bank passbook
- Aadhaar card
- Admission receipt
How to apply
- 1Open the official website https://scholarship.nagaland.gov.in/ of the Common Scholarship portal Nagaland
- 2Click the register button and fill in the required details such as name, gender, Aadhaar number, mobile number, email and password
- 3Complete registration by entering the verification code
- 4Log in with your credentials and go to the apply link
- 5Choose the Nagaland State Research Scholarship from the list
- 6Fill in the application details and upload all required documents
- 7Review the application and submit it
- 8Print the application and send it along with the signed document to the Scholarship Section, Directorate of Higher Education, Below New Secretariat Complex, Nagaland, Kohima-797001
Frequently asked questions
What is the benefit of this scheme?+
Under the Nagaland State Research Scholarship beneficiaries will get financial aid to complete their studies.
What is the main aim of this scheme?+
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.
Who can apply for this scheme?+
The applicant should be a Scheduled Tribe category student.
Does the non-resident of Nagaland apply for this scheme?+
The Applicant Must Be A Permanent Resident Of Nagaland.
Does the government/semi-government organization apply for this scheme?+
Must not be an employee of any government/semi-government organization
What is the eligible criteria for apply for this scheme?+
The applicants must not apply for this scholarship a fourth time.
Is the applicant with other scholarship/fellowship/stipend scheme can apply for this scheme?+
No, the applicant must not get any other scholarship/fellowship/stipend scheme.
What is the Renewal Application process of this scheme?+
To submit the renewal application form you should open the official website https://scholarship.nagaland.gov.in/ of the Common Scholarship portal Nagaland
NaukriZila is not a government website. Apply only on the official portal; never pay anyone to apply for a government scheme. Source: myScheme (Government of India)