Organisation : Nagaland Directorate of Higher Education
Scholarship Name : Nagaland State Research Scholarship 2026
Applicable For : Scheduled Tribe students who are pursuing Ph.D/D.Litt.
Applicable States/UTs : Nagaland
Last Date : 31st October 2026
Website : https://scholarship.nagaland.gov.in/
What is Nagaland State Research Scholarship?
Nagaland State Research Scholarship 2026 is provided by Nagaland Directorate of Higher Education.The online application window for the Nagaland State Research Scholarship for the 2026–27 academic session is open from August 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026. Eligible students can submit their applications online through the Common Scholarship Portal of Nagaland.
Related / Similar Scholarship : Nagaland State Merit Scholarship 2026
Eligibility Criteria of Nagaland State Research Scholarship
A student should fulfil the following criteria to be eligible for this Scholarship.
1. Applicable for Scheduled Tribe and Indigenous students of Nagaland who are pursuing Ph.D/D.Litt. course from recognized Universities within India.
2. Fresh Application is applicable only to the first year Ph.D/D.Litt scholars. Entry into this Scholarship Scheme is only in the first year of the Research.
3. Renewal Application is applicable only to the beneficiaries of the previous year. Scholars who have availed this Scholarship three times are no longer eligible.
4. Applicant must not be a beneficiary of any other scholarship/fellowship/stipend scheme.
5. Applicant must not be an employee of any government/semi government establishment.
How To Apply For Nagaland State Research Scholarship?
1. Renewal of PhD application will be considered only if the applicant has submitted photo copy of his/her Registration Card/Letter & Synopsis either during submission of the Fresh or Renewal application.
2. Applicants should send the print out of the online submitted form along with the required documents via speed post/hand post to the Scholarship Section, Directorate of Higher Education, Below New Secretariat Complex, Nagaland, Kohima-797001, within the stipulated time.
3. The Department will not be responsible for non-receipt of scholarship due to wrong/inactive bank account details furnished by the applicant.
4. Applicant is warned that if he/ she gives false statement/ declarations/ documents etc. or otherwise obtained scholarship through fraudulent means, he/she will be blacklisted and debarred from getting scholarship under this scheme or any other scholarship schemes for the entire period of his/her studies. The scholarship amount if already paid will also be recovered.
5. Incomplete/wrong entries in the e-form or incomplete enclosure of necessary documents will summarily be rejected. Correction/rectification after online submission will not be entertained.
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Documents Required For Nagaland State Research Scholarship
Fresh Application:
i. Attested Xerox copy of class 10 admit card.
ii. Attested Xerox copy of last qualifying final examination Marksheet.
iii. Attested Xerox copy of Scheduled Tribe Certificate and Indigenous Certificate issued by competent designated authority.
iv. A copy of the Synopsis of the proposed Research Work duly countersigned by the Guide or Supervisor (for PhD scholars)
v. A Xerox attested copy of the Registration Card/Letter (for PhD scholars).
vi. Part C (Format enclosed with Guidelines)
vii. Xerox copy of the front page of Bank Passbook.
viii. Xerox copy of the Admission receipt.
ix. One recent passport photograph should be pasted on the printed form.
Renewal Application:
(a) PhD scholars should enclose a copy of the Progress Report of his/her Research work duly attested and signed by the Guide or Supervisor.
(b) PhD Scholars who have not submitted Registration Card/Letter & Synopsis at the time of Fresh Application must enclose them with their Renewal Form.
(c) Xerox copy of the front page of Bank Passbook.
(d) Xerox copy of the Aadhaar Card.
(e) One recent passport photograph should be pasted on the printed form
What is the Last Date of Nagaland State Research Scholarship?
Last Date of Nagaland State Research Scholarship is 31st October 2026.