The State Technical Scholarship for ST Students 2025, introduced by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Nagaland, aims to financially support Scheduled Tribe (ST) students of the state pursuing Diploma, Degree (B.Tech/B.E), or Postgraduate (M.Tech/M.E) courses in recognized technical institutions. Students pursuing Forestry UG/PG courses are also eligible.
The scholarship ensures equity in access to technical education and promotes the representation of tribal students in professional fields through direct financial aid.
Key Highlights
• Scheme Name: State Technical Scholarship for ST Students
• Launched By: Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Nagaland
• Scholarship Period: 3 years (Diploma), 4 years (B.Tech), 2 years (M.Tech)
• Applicable Courses: AICTE-recognized Engineering programs and UG/PG in Forestry
• Application Mode: Online through the Nagaland Scholarship Portal
Benefits
• Full duration financial assistance based on course type
• Valid for:
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3 years for Diploma students
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4 years for Degree (B.Tech/B.E) students
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2 years for Postgraduate (M.Tech/M.E) students
• Funds are directly transferred to the student’s verified bank account
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the following:
• Must be an indigenous inhabitant of Nagaland
• Must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community
• Must have parental annual income less than ₹6 lakhs
• Must be enrolled in:
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Diploma/Degree/PG Engineering in AICTE-approved institutes
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Undergraduate/Postgraduate Forestry courses
• Must not be employed in any government/semi-government organization
• Students cannot avail more than one scholarship in the same academic year
• Students in other unrelated courses are not eligible
Disqualification if found with fake documents or availing of another scholarship concurrently.
Application Process (Online)
How to Apply on the Nagaland Common Scholarship Portal:
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Register using a mobile number linked with Aadhaar (for OTP verification)
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Log in with your credentials and update your User Profile
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Select the scholarship scheme (State Technical Scholarship for ST Students)
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Provide Academic Details: institution, course, semester, etc.
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Upload Documents (see full list below)
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Submit the Application and keep a record of your application ID
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Track your application on the portal dashboard
No hard copy submission is required. All documents must be legibly uploaded online.
Documents Required
For Fresh Applicants:
• Recent passport-size photo
• Aadhaar Card
• Previous exam mark sheets (10th/12th/B.Tech/B.E)
• ST Certificate
• Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate
• Admission Fee Receipt (Xerox copy)
• Bank Passbook (First page Xerox) – must be in the student’s name
• Income Certificate of parents/guardians
For Renewal Applicants:
• Recent passport photo
• Previous semester mark sheets
• Admission Fee Receipt (Xerox copy)
• Bank Passbook (First page Xerox)
If a joint account is used, the applicant’s name must appear first in the passbook.
Important Instructions
• False documentation will lead to disqualification and potential legal action
• No changes can be made to the application after submission
• Scholarship amount will be withheld if the wrong bank account details are provided
• One scholarship per student per academic year is permitted
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the State Technical Scholarship for ST Students?
The State Technical Scholarship for ST Students is a program initiated by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Nagaland. It provides financial assistance to students from Scheduled Tribe communities pursuing engineering or forestry courses. - Who implements this scholarship scheme?
This scholarship scheme is implemented by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Nagaland. - What are the benefits of this scholarship?
The scholarship provides financial assistance to students enrolled in Diploma, Degree, or Postgraduate courses in engineering institutes recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), as well as undergraduate or postgraduate courses in forestry. - How long is the scholarship provided for each course?
The scholarship is provided for a maximum period of 3 years for Diploma, 4 years for Degree (B.E/B.Tech.), and 2 years for (M.E/M.Tech). - Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?
To be eligible, applicants must be residents of Nagaland, belong to the Scheduled Tribe Community, have parents with an annual income not exceeding ₹6 lakhs, and be pursuing eligible courses in engineering or forestry. - Can applicants pursuing other courses apart from engineering or forestry apply for this scholarship?
No, only applicants pursuing courses in engineering institutes recognized by AICTE or UG/PG courses in forestry are eligible. - What happens if an applicant is employed by a government/semi-government establishment?
Applicants who are employees of any government or semi-government establishment are not eligible for this scholarship. - Is there a requirement for hard copy submission of documents?
No, all necessary documents must be uploaded via the e-form provided. Hard copy submissions are not required. - Can applicants make corrections to their application after submission?
No corrections or rectifications after submission will be entertained.
Can applicants apply for this scholarship offline?
No. - What is the process for disbursing scholarship amounts?
The scholarship amounts are typically disbursed directly to the bank accounts provided by the applicants. - How to apply under the scheme?
All eligible students shall apply through the Common Scholarship Portal: https://scholarship.nagaland.gov.in
