Student schemes in Nagaland
11 Nagaland government student schemes on myScheme (the Government of India's scheme portal), read 27 Oct 2026.
Each scheme below is copied from its page on myScheme (myscheme.gov.in), read on 27 Oct 2026: who can apply and the benefit as printed there, and the scheme's own links. Shishya adds no amounts and no dates. myScheme's text can be older than the department's latest order — check the official link before you apply. Shishya does not take applications.
Last dates
myScheme publishes no last date for any of these Nagaland schemes (read 27 Oct 2026). Departments usually announce dates on their own portals — the links on each scheme.
Scholarships, stipends and fee help (11)
Children Education Allowance
Labour and Employment Department, Nagaland
The scheme is implemented by the Nagaland Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board, Under this scheme, children of registered beneficiaries studying from Nursery to Class 10 are provided ₹500/- per month per child as education assistance.
Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)
- The worker should be engaged in building or construction work.
- The worker should be registered with the Nagaland Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board.
- The worker’s child should be studying between Nursery and 10th Class.
- A maximum of two children per family are eligible.
Benefit (as printed on myScheme)
- Financial assistance of ₹500/- per child, per month, for up to two children.
No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)
Nagaland State Merit Scholarship
School Education Department, Nagaland
The Directorate of Higher Education has launched the Nagaland State Merit Scholarship for the students of classes from 11th to 12th and UG Degree to PG degree so that they will be able to secure their scholarship rights or seats after getting online…
Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)
- 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.
- Note: To apply as a Fresh candidate, the student must be enrolled in the first year of the course. Renewal is applicable only to beneficiaries of this Scheme from the previous year.
Benefit (as printed on myScheme)
- 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.
The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.
No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)
NEC Stipend And Book Grant Scheme
Department of Higher Education
The scheme aims to promote national integration, global understanding, social responsibility, and encourage scientific, imaginative, and innovative thinking among students.
Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of Nagaland State.
- The applicant should belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) or General category.
- The applicant should have secured a minimum of 60% marks in the last qualifying examination if belonging to the ST category.
- The applicant should have secured a minimum of 75% marks in the last qualifying examination if belonging to the General category.
- The applicant should be pursuing a Higher Professional course approved by the North Eastern Council (NEC).
Benefit (as printed on myScheme)
- The selection of the students will mainly depend upon their academic performance and the need for the scholarship.
- The selected students will receive stipends and book grants for studies in India only.
No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)
Post Matric Scholarship To Scheduled Tribe Students Of Nagaland
Department of Higher Education
The Directorate of Higher Education (DHE) has launched the Post Matric Scholarship to ST students of the Nagaland scheme for providing socio-economic welfare to the students belonging to the residentship of Nagaland state. The student must be studying or…
Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)
- The applicant should be pursuing post-matric studies (above Class X) and belong to the Scheduled Tribe of Nagaland.
- The applicant should have parents’/guardian’s annual income not exceeding ₹2.50 lakh from all sources.
- The applicant should be studying in an institution with a valid AISHE/UDISE code.
- The applicant should not be a repeater (students who failed in the last examination are not eligible).
- The applicant should not have availed this scholarship at the same stage of education in a different stream or subject.
- The applicant should not have a study break of more than two years.
- The applicant should not be a beneficiary of any other scholarship scheme.
- The applicant should not be employed in any Government or Semi-Government establishment.
More conditions on the myScheme page.
Benefit (as printed on myScheme)
- To provide social security provisions to the students of post-metric classes.
- Students will be able to pursue studies.
- To provide financial assistance to these students to complete their studies at the college level.
The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.
No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)
State Agriculture Scholarship for B.Sc. & M.Sc. Agriculture
Agriculture Department
The scheme “State Agriculture Scholarship for B.Sc. & M.Sc. Agriculture” was launched by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Nagaland to provide educational assistance to students who are undergoing undergraduate (B.Sc. Agriculture) and…
Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)
- A student should fulfill the following criteria to be eligible for this Scholarship:
- State Agriculture Scholarship will be applicable for all the inhabitants of Nagaland pursuing for B.Sc. or M.Sc. Agriculture.
- The applicant must be from an Institution which has a valid AISHE/UDISE code.
- Students who have failed in their last examination (repeaters) are not eligible to apply.
- Applicants must not be a beneficiary of any other scholarship scheme.
Benefit (as printed on myScheme)
- Under the scheme, the eligible students will get the scholarship at the following rates:
- The State Department of Agriculture also provides book grants & reimbursements annually to the enrolled students under the programme.
The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.
No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)
State Agriculture Thesis Grant for M.Sc. Agriculture
Agriculture Department
The scheme “State Agriculture Thesis Grant for M.Sc. Agriculture” was launched by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Nagaland to provide a Thesis Grant to all the inhabitants of Nagaland who passed the M.Sc. Agriculture programme.
Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)
- A student should fulfill the following criteria to be eligible for this Scholarship:
- The State Agriculture Thesis Grant will be applicable for all the inhabitants of Nagaland who passed the M.Sc. Agriculture.
- Applicants must be from an Institution which has a valid AISHE/UDISE code.
- Applicants must not be a beneficiary of any other scholarship scheme.
Benefit (as printed on myScheme)
- Under the scheme, the Thesis Grant will be given to students according to the course/programme in which they are enrolled.
No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)
State Disability Scholarship (Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities)
Social Welfare Department, Nagaland
The scheme “State Disability Scholarship” was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Nagaland to provide financial assistance to students from Class I to Class VIII who have a disability of 40% and above.
Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)
- A student should fulfill the following criteria to be eligible for this Scholarship:
- Scholarship for Persons with Disability will be applicable for all the inhabitants of Nagaland.
- The applicant should be from an Institution which has a valid AISHE/UDISE Code.
- The annual income of the applicant’s parents/guardians from all sources must not exceed ₹2.50 lakhs.
- Disabled Students should have the benchmark disability (40% and above) to be admissible under this scheme.
- Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities will be applicable from Class I to Class VIII.
- Students who have failed in their last examination (repeaters) are not eligible to apply.
- Applicants must not be a beneficiary of any other scholarship scheme.
More conditions on the myScheme page.
Benefit (as printed on myScheme)
- The physically disabled students from Class I to Class VIII are provided with scholarships ranging from ₹200/-.
- Note: The amount of scholarships may vary as per guidelines of the Government of Nagaland.
No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)
State Horticulture Scholarship
Horticulture Department, Nagaland
The “State Horticulture Scholarship” is a scholarship scheme, launched by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Nagaland to provide scholarship/stipend to students who are pursuing B.Sc. (Horticulture) M.Sc. (Horticulture) Ph.D. (Horticulture) courses.
Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)
- Applicant should be an indigenous inhabitant of Nagaland.
- The students who are pursuing B.Sc. Hons. (Horticulture), M.Sc. Horticulture and Ph. D. Horticulture are eligible to apply.
- The institution in which the applicant is currently studying must be recognized by UGC.
- Applicant should not be receiving any form of financial assistance in the form of a Scholarship/Stipend from any other sources.
Benefit (as printed on myScheme)
- Under the scheme, scholarships/Stipends will be given to students according to the course/programme in which they are enrolled.
- > Time frame: Applicant shall be awarded the stipend for a fixed number of years as follows:
- B.Sc. (Horticulture): 4 Years
The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.
No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)
State Medical Scholarship (Scholarship Scheme for MBBS & Allied Courses, Nursing and Paramedical Students)
Health and Family Welfare Department, Nagaland
The “State Medical Scholarship” is a scholarship scheme, launched by the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland. Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to students who are pursuing MBBS & Allied Courses, Nursing and…
Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)
- A student should fulfill the following criteria to be eligible for this Scholarship:
- The applicant/student should be an inhabitant of Nagaland.
- Students selected through NEET/NSEE/State Departmental Examination only and undergoing medical, nursing and paramedical courses shall be eligible to apply.
- Students failing to complete their curriculum within the specified duration of the course (repeaters) shall not be entitled to an additional stipend.
Benefit (as printed on myScheme)
- Under the scheme, financial assistance/scholarships will be provided to students according to the course/programme in which they are enrolled.
No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)
State Research Scholarship
School Education Department, Nagaland
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 (as printed on myScheme)
- Applicable for Scheduled Tribe and Indigenous students of Nagaland who are pursuing 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.
- Note: To apply as a Fresh candidate, the student must be enrolled in the first year of the course. Renewal is applicable only to beneficiaries of this Scheme from the previous year.
Benefit (as printed on myScheme)
- 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.
No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)
State Technical Scholarship for ST Student
Department of Higher Education
The financial assistance is provided to students of Scheduled Tribe Communities who are pursuing Diploma/ Degree/Post Graduated/course in Engineering Institutes recognized by All India Council for Technical Education and, also provided to students who are…
Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)
- A student should fulfil the following criteria to be eligible for this Scholarship:
- The applicant/student should be an inhabitant of Nagaland.
- The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe Community.
- The annual income of the applicant’s parents from all sources must not exceed ₹6 lakhs.
- The applicant pursuing Diploma/Degree/Post Graduated/ course in Engineering Institutes recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education can apply.
- The applicants pursuing UG or PG in Forestry courses are eligible for this scheme.
- Applicant must not be an employee of any government/semi-government establishment.
- Note 01: Applicant pursuing courses other than mentioned in Sl. No. 2 & 3 are not eligible for this scheme.
More conditions on the myScheme page.
Benefit (as printed on myScheme)
- Under the scheme, financial assistance/scholarships will be given to students according to the course/programme in which they are enrolled.
The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.
No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)
Also useful
- Scholarship finder — national and state scholarships for your class, category and family income.
- How to apply on NSP, ePASS and MahaDBT.
- myScheme — the Government of India's portal for every central and state scheme.
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