The NEC Stipend and Book Grant Scheme is a vital initiative by the Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Nagaland, aimed at supporting students from Scheduled Tribe (ST) and General categories who are pursuing higher professional courses. This scheme helps reduce financial barriers, cultivates national integration, and promotes scientific, creative, and innovative thinking among students in Nagaland.
Scheme Key Highlights (Short Summary)
• Authority: Directorate of Higher Education, Nagaland
• Beneficiaries: ST & General category students from Nagaland
• Courses Covered: Higher professional courses approved by NEC
• Selection Basis: Academic merit and financial need
• Application Mode: Online through Nagaland government portal
Benefits
• Annual stipend for the duration of the course (amount varies based on course and fund availability)
• Book grant for students pursuing higher professional courses
• Applicable only for studies in India
• Flexible number of awards depending on state funding
Eligibility Criteria
• Must be a domicile of Nagaland
• Must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) or General category
• ST students: Minimum 60% marks in the last qualifying examination
• General category students: Minimum 75% marks in the last qualifying examination
• Enrolled in a higher professional course approved by NEC
Application Process
Online Steps
-
Visit the official website: Nagaland Government Scholarships
-
Click on New Registration and enter your details
-
Save your user ID and password for future login
-
Go to Online Services → DHE menu → NEC Stipend and Book Grant
-
Fill in the complete application form and upload required documents
-
Submit the form online
-
Take a printout of the application and submit it to your institution
Documents Required
• Attested copy of admission receipt
• Attested copy of school/college/university registration or affiliation certificate
• Attested copies of mark sheets and admit cards from Class 10 onwards
• Attested copies of ST certificate and Indigenous certificate
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the benefit of this scheme?
The selection of the students will majorly depend upon the academic performance and the need for the scholarship - What benefit does the students get from this scheme ?
The selected students will receive stipend and book grants for studies in India only. - Who can apply for this scheme?
A candidate must be Nagaland domiciled. - Who are eligible for this scheme?
Scheduled Tribe (ST) and general category candidates are eligible to apply. - What are the criteria required to apply for this scheme?
To be eligible for this scholarship scheme, students belong to the general category have to obtain a minimum aggregate of 75% marks in the last qualifying examination (60% marks in case of ST category) - Which courses student can pursue from this scheme?
Students must pursue higher professional courses like diploma, degree, postgraduate, Ph.D./M.Phil approved by NEC - What is official website to apply for this scheme?
Visit the official website of the government of Nagaland from https://scholarship.nagaland.gov.in/register to apply for this scholarship scheme. - What is the first step of this application process?
The first step of the application process is registration and complete the registration process. - What is required for further login?
Your registered user ID and password is required for future login. - What is the next steps after registration?
After successful registration students can click on “Online Services” and select your desired scholarship scheme from the DHE menu. - What is the final steps required?
Applicants must take the printout of the filled-in application form and submit it to your institution.
List of the required document
1) Attested copy of the admission receipt.
2) attested copy of school/college/university registration/affiliation certificate
3) attested copies of mark sheet, admit card from class 10th onwards.
4) attested copies of the ST certificate and indigenous certificate.
Sources and References
• Official Portal – Nagaland Government Scholarships
• Details Scheme