What is Nagaland ST Post-Matric Scholarship?
Nagaland's Post-Matric Scholarship reaches students from every recognized Naga tribe — Ao, Angami, Lotha, Sumi, Chakhesang, Konyak, Zeliang, Pochuri, Yimchunger, Sangtam, Khiamniungan, Chang, Phom, and Rengma among them — once they move beyond Class 10 into Class 11, Class 12, graduation, or postgraduate study. Annual support runs from ₹8,000 to ₹15,000 by course level, spent across maintenance allowance, tuition fees, and hostel charges rather than any single expense. Students apply through the National Scholarship Portal, which routes verification to the district education office instead of a state department visit.
Nagaland ST Post-Matric Scholarship — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Nagaland Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students 2026 — ₹8,000–₹15,000/Year |
| State | Nagaland (नागालैंड) |
| Launched By | Government of Nagaland |
| Launch Year | 2012 |
| Benefit | ₹8,000–₹15,000/year for Nagaland Naga tribal students in Class 11 to postgraduate |
| Category | Education |
| Last Verified | 25 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://scholarships.gov.in |
The Nagaland Tribal Post-Matric Scholarship supports Naga Scheduled Tribe students pursuing Class 11 through postgraduate education. Students receive ₹8,000–₹15,000/year based on course level, plus hostel allowance for hostellers. All 16 recognized Naga tribal communities — Ao, Angami, Lotha, Sumi, Chakhesang, Konyak, Zeliang, Pochuri, Yimchunger, Sangtam, Khiamniungan, Chang, Phom, Rengma — are eligible. Apply via National Scholarship Portal.
📌 फायदा: ₹8,000–₹15,000/year + hostel allowance — Naga tribal ST students Class 11 to PG — DBT
पात्रता:
Nagaland tribal (ST) student, Class 11 to PG, minimum 50% marks in last exam, family income below ₹2.5 lakh, not receiving another equal scholarship, permanent Nagaland resident with valid tribal certificate.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
scholarships.gov.in → register with Aadhaar OTP → select Nagaland ST Post-Matric Scholarship → upload tribal certificate, marksheet, bonafide certificate, income certificate, bank passbook → submit and await DEO verification → DBT to account.
Benefits of Nagaland ST Post-Matric Scholarship
✅ ₹8,000–₹15,000/year for Nagaland Naga tribal students in Class 11 to postgraduate
Who is Eligible for Nagaland ST Post-Matric Scholarship?
- ✓ The student must belong to a recognized Naga Scheduled Tribe community in Nagaland.
- ✓ A valid Inner Line Permit or tribal certificate confirming permanent residence in Nagaland is required.
- ✓ Eligible study levels range from Class 11 through postgraduate courses.
- ✓ At least 50% marks in the previous examination are needed.
- ✓ Family income should be below ₹2.5 lakh a year.
- ✓ The scholarship cannot be availed alongside any other scholarship.
Documents Required for Nagaland ST Post-Matric Scholarship
How to Apply for Nagaland ST Post-Matric Scholarship Online?
- 1Go to the scheme's official portal, scholarships.gov.in
- 2Start a new registration with your mobile number and confirm the OTP
- 3Work through each section of the form, matching entries to your documents
- 4Attach the requested paperwork (Aadhaar Card, Nagaland Tribal Certificate (from DC/Tribal Affairs), Nagaland ILP or Domicile Certificate)
- 5Verify the preview screen, submit, and write down the acknowledgement ID
- 6Return to the portal later to follow the verification stages
Official Government Portal — Nagaland
Applications go through scholarships.gov.in only. Applying is free of charge — no agent, middleman or "consultant" is ever required.
🔗 Apply at scholarships.gov.in