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State Research Scholarship

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.

Authority

State

Region

Nagaland

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Benefits | - 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.

Who can apply

Applicable for Scheduled Tribe and Indigenous students of Nagaland who are pursuing M.Phil/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

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common 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 | Press login button to open login page and enter the email, password and captcha code | Enter the login, go to the renewal option and choose the scholarship you wish to apply for and application form will open | Fill the details, complete all the formalities and upload the documents as listed | Review the application, press submit button for final submission and take print out of it | - Send the printed application along with the significant document to Scholarship Section, Directorate of Higher Education, Below New Secretariat Complex, Nagaland, Kohima-797001

List of required documents

Class 10 admit card and mark sheet. | Last qualifying final examination Marksheet and Admit Card. | Scheduled Tribe Certificate and Indigenous Certificate issued by the competent designated authority. | Recognition letter of the University (Not necessary for Central University) | Synopsis of the proposed Research Work duly countersigned by the Guide or Supervisor (for Ph.D. scholars) | Registration Card/Letter (for PhD scholars). | Front page of Bank Passbook. | Aadhaar Card. | - Admission receipt

How to Track Application Status?

To check the beneficiary list you should open the official website https://scholarship.nagaland.gov.in/ of the Common Scholarship portal Nagaland | Select beneficiary list option appears on the page opened and a new page will open with the list | Go to the search bar and type your name in the search bar | - As you type the information you are looking for will show on screen

How to Submit Feedback?

To check the beneficiary list you should open the official website https://scholarship.nagaland.gov.in/ of the Common Scholarship portal Nagaland | Select the feedback option from the homepage. | A new page will be displayed. | Enter the feedback details. | Now click on the Submit option