State Medical Scholarship 2026: Financial Assistance for MBBS & Allied Courses
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Quick answer
The State Medical Scholarship 2026 provides financial assistance to MBBS, Nursing and Paramedical students in Nagaland. Eligible students must be residents and selected through NEET/NSEE/State exams. Apply online via the Common Scholarship Portal of Nagaland.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Financial assistance for medical courses |
| Ministry / department | Health and Family Welfare Department, Nagaland |
| Level | State Government (Nagaland) |
| Application mode | Online |
About the scheme
The State Medical Scholarship is a state‑level scholarship launched by the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Nagaland. It offers financial support to students enrolled in MBBS, Nursing and Paramedical courses who have been selected through NEET, NSEE or the State Departmental Examination. The scholarship aims to ease the financial burden of medical education for residents of Nagaland.
Benefits
- Financial assistance/scholarships will be provided to students according to the course/programme in which they are enrolled.
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Applicant must be an inhabitant of Nagaland.
- Student must be selected through NEET/NSEE/State Departmental Examination and be enrolled in medical, nursing or paramedical courses.
- Repeaters who fail to complete curriculum within specified duration are not eligible.
Documents required
- Passport-size photograph
- Aadhaar Card
- Forwarding letter from the concerned Institution
- Copy of the Nomination letter (NSEE/NEET/State Departmental Exam)
- Copy of the Aadhaar Card
- Copy of the SBI Account Number (first page of the Bank passbook or statement clearly indicating Account Number and Account Holders Name)
- Indigenous Certificate
- Educational Qualification Certificates
- Caste/community Certificate, if applicable
- Disability certificate, if applicable
How to apply
- 1Register on the Common Scholarship Portal of Nagaland by providing mobile number linked with Aadhaar to receive OTP and verify.
- 2Log in to your account using the credentials created during registration.
- 3Update your personal details, including name, date of birth, gender, category, and bank account details.
- 4Select the State Medical Scholarship scheme, your institution, district, and enter academic information such as course and year of study.
- 5Upload all required documents, ensuring they are self‑attested.
- 6Review all information and submit the application.
- 7Track the status of your application on the portal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the State Medical Scholarship?+
The State Medical Scholarship is a scheme initiated by the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland to provide financial assistance to students pursuing MBBS & Allied Courses, Nursing, and Paramedical courses.
Who is eligible to apply for the Scholarship?+
Applicants must be residents of Nagaland and should be enrolled in medical, nursing, or paramedical courses after being selected through NEET/NSEE/State Departmental Examination.
What courses are covered under the State Medical Scholarship?+
The scholarship covers MBBS & Allied Courses, Nursing, and Paramedical courses.
Are repeaters eligible for the scholarship?+
No, students failing to complete their curriculum within the specified duration of the course (repeaters) are not entitled to additional stipend.
What are the general instructions for applying?+
All documents should be self-attested, and applications must be submitted online through the designated portal. Hardcopy submissions will not be entertained.
Which bank's account number should be provided?+
Only Bank Accounts of State Bank of India will be accepted, and the account number should belong to the applicant.
What if the scholarship amount is not received due to incorrect bank details?+
The Department will not be responsible for non-receipt of the scholarship due to wrong or inactive bank account details provided by the applicant.
What are the consequences of providing false information?+
If an applicant gives false statements, declarations, or documents, they will be blacklisted and debarred from receiving any scholarship under this or any other scheme. The scholarship amount, if already paid, will also be recovered.
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