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NEC Stipend And Book Grant Scheme

The scheme aims to promote national integration, global understanding, social responsibility, and encourage scientific, imaginative, and innovative thinking among students.

Start date1 Jan 2011
Last verifiedToday
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About This Scheme

The Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Nagaland, offers the NEC Stipend and Book Grant Scheme for Nagaland domiciled students pursuing higher professional courses. The scheme is open to Scheduled Tribe and General category students. The number of stipends awarded each year depends on fund availability. The scheme aims to promote national integration, global understanding, social responsibility, and encourage scientific, imaginative, and innovative thinking among students.

Benefits

  • The selection of the students will mainly depend upon their academic performance and the need for the scholarship.
  • The selected students will receive stipends and book grants for studies in India only.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant should be a permanent resident of Nagaland State.

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    The applicant should belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) or General category.

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    The applicant should have secured a minimum of 60% marks in the last qualifying examination if belonging to the ST category.

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    The applicant should have secured a minimum of 75% marks in the last qualifying examination if belonging to the General category.

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    The applicant should be pursuing a Higher Professional course approved by the North Eastern Council (NEC).

Required Documents

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    Attested copy of the admission receipt.
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    Attested copy of school/college/university registration/affiliation certificate.
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    Attested copies of mark sheet, and admit card from class 10th onwards.
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    Attested copies of the ST certificate and indigenous certificate.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

OOnline

Step 1: Visit the official Government of Nagaland scholarship portal.

Step 2: Click on “New Registration” and complete the registration by entering the required details. Note down the registered User ID and Password for future login.

Step 3: Log in to the portal and click on “Online Services”. Select the desired scholarship scheme from the DHE menu.

Step 4: Fill in the remaining application details carefully and submit the online form.

Step 5: Take a printout of the submitted application form and submit it to your respective institution.

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Quick Info

Level
State Government
Launched
1 Jan 2011

Available In

Nagaland

Categories

Education & Learning

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