Nagaland Post Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Caste Students

The Nagaland Post Matric Scholarship Scheme 2025 for Scheduled Caste (SC) students, launched by the Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Nagaland, provides crucial financial assistance to help students pursue higher studies beyond the matriculation level. This scholarship targets students who are residents of Nagaland and belong to the Scheduled Caste category, aiming to empower them with academic opportunities and contribute to their socio-economic upliftment.

Scheme Key Highlights (Short Summary)

• State: Nagaland
• Department: Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Nagaland
• Target Group: Scheduled Caste (SC) students of Nagaland
• Covered Courses: Post-Matriculation (Class 11, 12, UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Diploma, Certificate)
• Application Mode: Online submission through Institutions
• Disbursement Mode: Direct Bank Transfer (DBT)

Benefits

• Financial assistance to Scheduled Caste students for higher education expenses
• Coverage includes tuition fees, academic expenses, hostel fees (for hostellers), and other related costs
• Support for pursuing education at recognized Institutions with AISHE/UDISE code
• Socio-economic empowerment through educational upliftment

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must be a resident of Nagaland
• Must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category
• Must be pursuing post-matriculation level studies (above Class X)
• Annual family income must not exceed ₹2.50 lakh
• Must be enrolled in an Institution with a valid AISHE/UDISE code
• Applicant must not:

• Be a repeater (failed last exam)

• Have study breaks exceeding 2 years

• Hold other scholarships simultaneously

• Be employed in Government/Semi-Government services
  • Students pursuing Diploma/Certificate Courses (minimum 2-year duration) are eligible
  • NIOS Students must meet specific subject combination requirements (for Class 11 & 12)

Exclusions

• Students who are repeaters
• Students who have already availed of scholarships at the same stage of education in a different stream
• Students who have study gaps exceeding 2 years
• Students receiving any other scholarship from government or private organizations

Application Process (Online)

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Notification

   • Institutions inform eligible students and set the last date for application submission.

2. Verification at Institutional Level

   • Institutions verify applications, documents, and compile a list (Annexure IV).

3. Submission to DHE

   • Soft and hard copies of Annexure IV submitted by the Institution to the Directorate.

4. Important Points

   • Bank account must be in the name of the applicant only.

   • Institutions must publish lists of eligible/rejected applications for transparency.

Note: No late submissions will be entertained after the final deadline.

Documents Required

For Fresh Application:

• Attested copy of Class 10 Admit Card
• Attested copy of Class 10 Marksheet
• Attested Marksheet of last class/year passed (or last 2 semesters for semester system)
• Scheduled Caste Certificate (attested)
• Indigenous Certificate (attested)
• Original Income Certificate (latest)
• Part B Form (for students outside Nagaland)
• Part C Form (for M.Phil./Ph.D. students)
• Hostel Certificate (for hostellers)
• Copy of Bank Passbook (first page)
• Copy of Aadhaar Card
• One recent passport-size photograph (pasted on the application form)

For Renewal Application:

• Attested Marksheet of last class/year passed
• Part B Form (for outside Nagaland students)
• Part C Form (for M.Phil./Ph.D.)
• Hostel Certificate (for hostellers)
• Copy of Admission Receipt
• Copy of Bank Passbook
• Copy of Aadhaar Card

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is the benefit of this scholarship scheme?
  To provide social security provisions to the students of post-matric classes.
• How does this scheme help the eligible students?
  Students will be able to pursue studies
• What is the aim of this scholarship scheme?
  To provide financial assistance to these students to complete their studies at college level.
• What does the other benefit provides from this scholarship scheme?
  Providing socio-economic welfare to the students belonging to the residentship of Nagaland state.
• What is the eligible criteria of this scholarship scheme?
  The applicant must be pursuing post matric (above class X) studies and belong to Scheduled Tribe of Nagaland.
• What should be the annual income of the applicant ‘s parents/guardians ?
  The Annual Income of the applicant ‘s parents/guardians from all sources must not exceed ₹ 2.50 lakh (Rupees Two Lakh Fifty Thousand).
• Which Institution is eligible for this scholarship scheme?
  Applicant must be from Institution which has valid AISHE/UDISE code.
• Who are not eligible for the scholarship scheme?
  Students who have failed in their last examination (repeaters) are not eligible to apply.
• Does the applicant holding other scholarship scheme can apply for this scheme?
  Applicant must not be a beneficiary of any other scholarship scheme.
• What is the application process for this scholarship scheme?
  Institutions are to inform/notify to the students about the scholarship and set a date line for receiving their forms and documents.
• What is the website to download the form?
  Institutions are to verify the form and documents and compile Annexure IV for eligible applicants. Transaction/Application ID of all Post Matric ST Scholarship forms start with the scheme code PMS. The Excel format of Annexure IV can be downloaded from the Directorate’s website https://highereducation.nagaland.gov.in.

Sources and References

• Directorate of Higher Education, Nagaland – Official Website
• Official Scholarship Guidelines 2025