The Nagaland State Merit Research Scholarship 2026-27 is two separate schemes on the Nagaland Common Scholarship Portal, and both are open from 01.08.2026 to 31.10.2026. The State Merit Scholarship is for studies above Class X. A fresh applicant must be in the first year of the course and have the qualifying marks, which are 80% for Class XI and Bachelor’s courses. The State Research Scholarship is for ST and indigenous Ph.D or D.Litt scholars, and can be received at most three times. A third scheme, the State Disability Scholarship, stays open until 30.11.2026.
2026-27 schemes and last dates
Checked on 11.09.2026 on scholarship.nagaland.gov.in, which listed 3 active schemes.
| Scheme | Application window and who it is for |
|---|---|
| State Merit Scholarship | 01.08.2026 to 31.10.2026. Indigenous inhabitants in post-matric study. Non-indigenous permanent residents qualify only if they are in the top 10 of a Nagaland board or university. |
| State Research Scholarship | 01.08.2026 to 31.10.2026. ST and indigenous Ph.D or D.Litt scholars at recognised universities anywhere in India. |
| State Disability Scholarship | 01.08.2026 to 30.11.2026. |
| Institution empanelment | A notice dated 30.07.2026 covers empanelment of institutions for the Merit and Research schemes, along with the institution verification form. |
| Funding | Sponsored by the Government of Nagaland, run by the Directorate of Higher Education, Kohima. |
Important Links
| Resource | Link and status as on 11.09.2026 |
|---|---|
| Common Scholarship Portal | scholarship.nagaland.gov.in. Live. Apply here for all three schemes. |
| State Merit Scholarship guideline | Download guideline PDF. Opens, 8 pages, checked 11.09.2026. |
| State Research Scholarship guideline | Download guideline PDF. Opens, checked 11.09.2026. Part C form included. |
| Institution empanelment notice | Download notice, 30.07.2026. Opens, checked 11.09.2026. |
| Higher Education forms | Scholarship formats. Part B and hosteller forms. The site did not respond on one of two attempts on 11.09.2026. |
State Merit Scholarship qualifying marks
The percentage is worked out in a set way. For school levels it uses your best five subjects, and for degrees it uses all papers.
| Course you are in now | Marks needed for a fresh application |
|---|---|
| Class XI or Diploma 1st year | 80% in Class 10, best five subjects. |
| Bachelor’s degree 1st year | 80% in Class 12, best five subjects. |
| Engineering degree 2nd year (lateral) | 80% in the Diploma, all papers in all semesters. |
| B.Ed 1st year or PG 1st year | 70% at graduation, all papers in all semesters. |
| Renewal | 80% in the previous year for Class XII and Diploma, 70% for degree and PG years. Anyone who failed the last exam cannot apply. |
Rules that get applications rejected
The guidelines list these conditions explicitly.
| Rule | What the guidelines say |
|---|---|
| Other scholarships or a job | You cannot hold another scholarship, and you cannot be a government or semi-government employee. |
| Changing course at the same level | If you received the scholarship for BA, you cannot claim it again for BSc. |
| Bank account | Must be in your own name. Minors need a joint account with the applicant named first. |
| Printout posting address | If you study in Nagaland, give it to your institution. If you study outside, send it by speed post or hand post to the Scholarship Section, Directorate of Higher Education, Kohima-797001. |
| Research renewals | You need a progress report signed by your guide. The Ph.D registration letter and synopsis must be submitted either at the fresh stage or at renewal. |
Last checked on 11.09.2026 against the Nagaland Common Scholarship Portal and the State Merit and State Research Scholarship guidelines hosted there. The guidelines do not state the scholarship amounts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for Nagaland State Merit Scholarship 2026-27?
31.10.2026. Applications opened on 01.08.2026 on scholarship.nagaland.gov.in. The State Research Scholarship has the same window.
What percentage is needed for Nagaland State Merit Scholarship?
80% in Class 10 for Class XI, 80% in Class 12 for Bachelor's 1st year, and 70% at graduation for B.Ed or PG 1st year, for fresh applications.
Who can apply for Nagaland State Research Scholarship?
Scheduled Tribe and indigenous Ph.D or D.Litt scholars of Nagaland at recognised universities in India, only in the first year for fresh applications and at most three times.
Can non-indigenous residents get Nagaland State Merit Scholarship?
Only permanent residents who secured a top 10 position in a Board or University exam within Nagaland, with a Permanent Resident Certificate.
Where do students outside Nagaland send the scholarship form?
By speed post or hand post to the Scholarship Section, Directorate of Higher Education, Below New Secretariat Complex, Kohima-797001, with the required documents.