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Higher Education Nagaland State Merit Scholarship 2024-25

Organisation : Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Nagaland
Scholarship Name : Nagaland State Merit Scholarship 2024-25
Applicable For : Class X Passed Student
Applicable States/UTs : Nagaland
Last Date : 31st October 2024
Website : https://scholarship.nagaland.gov.in/

What is Nagaland State Merit Scholarship?

Nagaland State Merit Scholarship 2024-25 is sponsored by Directorate of Higher Education Nagaland. The applicant must be an indigenous inhabitant of Nagaland and pursuing post matric studies in recognised institution. Students who have failed in their last examination are not eligible to apply. Submit print out of the online submitted form and necessary documents to Institution for verification. Last Date of Scholarship is 31st October 2024.

Eligibility of State Merit Scholarship

A student should fulfil the following criteria to be eligible for this Scholarship.
** The applicant must be an indigenous inhabitant of Nagaland and pursuing post matric (above class X) studies in recognised institution.
OR
Non-indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland who are permanently settled in Nagaland and secured top 10 positions in Board/ University (within Nagaland) can also apply for this scholarship by enclosing necessary documents along with Xerox copy of Permanent Resident Certificate issued by the competent authority.

** Applicant must not be a beneficiary of any other scholarship scheme.
** Applicant must not be an employee of any government/semi government establishment.

How to Apply for State Merit Scholarship?

Applying for scholarships can be a crucial step in helping you achieve your educational goals. scholarship.nagaland.gov.in is an online platform that offers various scholarships to eligible students in Nagaland.

In this guide, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of applying for scholarships on the Common Scholarship Portal.
Step 1: Registration
1.1 Visit the Scholarship.Nagaland.gov.in website:
Start by visiting the official scholarship portal of Nagaland: scholarship.nagaland.gov.in.

1.2 Create an Account:
If you are a new user, click on the “Register” option. Provide your MOBILE Number linked with AADHAAR to get an OTP and verify the mobile. Once Mobile is verified, provide essential details such as your name, email address and create a unique password. Click on the “Register” button to proceed.

Step 2: Login
2.1 Log in to Your Account: Once your mobile number is verified, log in to your scholarship account using the credentials you created during registration.

Step 3: Fill in the User Profile
3.1 Personal Details:
Update your personal information, including name, date of birth, gender, category, Bank Account Details etc.

Step 4: Apply for Scholarship
4.1 Select your Scholarship Scheme, Institution, Institution State, Institution, District and proceed.
4.2 Academic Information: Provide details about your educational background, such as school/college name, course, year of study, etc.

Step 5: Upload Documents
5.1 Upload Required Documents: Depending on the scholarship you are applying for, you will need to upload supporting documents. Commonly required documents include:
** Passport-sized photograph
** Mark sheets/certificates
** Caste certificate (if applicable)
** Income certificate
** Aadhar card
** Bank passbook or bank Statement (clearly indicating Account Holders Name, Account Number and IFSC Code)

Step 6: Verify and Submit
6.1 Review Your Application: Carefully review all the information you have entered and the documents you have uploaded. Make sure everything is accurate and complete.
6.2 Submit Application:
Once you are satisfied with your application, click on the “Submit” button.

Instruction for State Merit Scholarship

i. Applicants are asked to read and understand the Guidelines properly before applying for the Scholarship.

ii. Provision to Delete Application and Re-apply to the same/different Scholarship Scheme:
This provision is provided till 31st October 2024 or until the Application is verified by the INO, whichever is earlier. Applicant can delete his/her application and re-apply within the stipulated time in the following cases:
a. In case of incorrect online details/documents submitted by the applicants. Applicants can delete and re-apply using the same Profile without having to Register again.
b. In case the applicant wants to change the Scheme, he/she can delete the application and apply for the desired Scheme using the same Profile without having to Register again.
c. In case where the INO rejected the Application, applicant can delete the application and re-apply with the correct details/documents.
d. Applications Rejected by INO after 31st October 2024 cannot be deleted or re-applied. Hence, students are asked to thoroughly verify their online details/documents and submit the online application ahead of the due date.

iii. Bank Account must be that of the applicant. Application form will be rejected if the Bank Account is not of the applicant. In case of minor, joint account should be opened. For such joint account, applicant’s name should appear first in the passbook.

iv. Students studying within Nagaland should submit the print out of the online submitted form along with the required documents to their respective institution for verification by INO. Submission of scholarship form by individual/applicant to this Office will not be entertained for applicants studying within Nagaland.

v. Students studying outside Nagaland should send the print out of the online submitted form along with the required documents via speed post/hand post to the Scholarship Section, Directorate of Higher Education, Below New Secretariat Complex, Nagaland, Kohima-797001, within the stipulated time.

vi. The Department will not be responsible for non-receipt of scholarship due to wrong/inactive bank account number/details provided by the applicant.

vii. Applicant is warned that if he/ she gives false statement/ declarations/ documents etc. or otherwise obtained scholarship through fraudulent means, he/she will be blacklisted and debarred from getting scholarship under this scheme or any other scholarship schemes for the entire period of his/her studies. The scholarship amount if already paid will also be recovered.

viii. Incomplete/wrong entries in the e-form or incomplete enclosure of necessary documents will subject to rejection.

Documents Required for State Merit Scholarship

i. Attested Xerox copy of Class 10 Mark Sheet. State Merit Scholarship 2024
ii. Attested Xerox copy of mark sheet(s) of the last qualifying examination(s) passed as required to calculate the Qualifying Percentage mentioned above. For multiple marksheets, merge the marksheets as single file and upload.
iii. Attested Xerox copy of Scheduled Tribe Certificate and Indigenous Certificate issued by competent designated authority.
iv. Part B Form in Original (only for applicants studying outside Nagaland)
v. Permanent Residential Certificate (for Non-Indigenous inhabitant of Nagaland)
vi. Hostel Certificate: (For hostellers only)
a. Applicant residing in a registered hostel outside Nagaland needs to enclose a Hostel certificate / commendation certificate from the hostel warden as proof.
b. Applicant staying in recognized hostel within Nagaland should use the Hosteller Form issued by the Department.
vii. Xerox copy of the front page of Bank Passbook.
viii. Xerox copy of the Aadhaar Card.
ix. Xerox copy of Admission Receipt.
x. One recent passport photograph should be pasted on the printed form.

What is the Last Date of State Merit Scholarship?

Last Date of State Merit Scholarship 2024-25 is 31st October 2024.

Detailed Notification Download here : https://www.scholarships.net.in/uploads/pdf2024/62886-s.pdf

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