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Nagaland State Merit Scholarship

About The Scholarship

The Nagaland State Merit Scholarship 2023-24, initiated by the Department of Higher Education, Nagaland, focuses on Class 11 and postgraduate level students. The goal is to enhance literacy levels and support students in their educational journey. The financial assistance provided aims to ensure that deserving candidates can continue their studies.

Objectives of this scholarships

  • Provide financial stability to students studying post-matric classes in Nagaland government schools and colleges.
  • Encourage educational pursuits by offering scholarship amounts to deserving students.
  • Focus on students securing 70% to 80% marks in the previous year’s exam.

Full Overview Of Ishan Uday Scholarship

ParticularsDetails
Scholarship NameNagaland State Merit Scholarship
ProviderDepartment of Higher Education, Nagaland
EligibilityNagaland residents, post-matric students
BenefitsSocial security provisions, monthly/yearly scholarship, DBT mode
Application ProcessOnline
Application Deadline31st October 2022

Eligibility criteria

  • Student must be a permanent resident or citizen of Nagaland.
  • Should be enrolled in a post-matric class (Class 11, 12, UG, PG Degree).
  • Secured a minimum of 80% marks in the previous year’s exam.
  • Students in the ST category are also eligible.
  • Exclusions: Students who failed the last year’s exam, those with a 2-year study gap, beneficiaries of other scholarship programs, and government/semi-government employees.

Scholarship Amounts & benefits

Present Class/YearMinimum Qualifying PercentageMarks for % Calculation
Class 11/Diploma
80% in Class 10Marks of best five subjects in Class 10
1st year Bachelor’s degree 80% in Class 12Marks of best five subjects in Class 12
2nd year Engineering degree 80% in DiplomaMarks of all papers in all semesters of diploma
1st year PG 70% at Graduation levelAll marks from Bachelor/Graduation course will be considered.

Required Documents

  • 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

How to apply

  • Visit the Official Website of the Common Scholarship Portal.
  • Click on ‘Register’ and fill in the required details.
  • Complete the registration form with accurate information.
  • Attach necessary documents.
  • Submit the application online before the deadline.
ContactDetails
  • Directorate of Higher Education
  • New Secretariat Complex
  • Nagaland, Kohima-797001
  • Phone Number: (+91) 8929307387
  • Email ID: scholarshipnagaland@gmail.com |

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