The State Technical Scholarship for ST Students is a financial assistance scheme implemented by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Nagaland. The scholarship supports Scheduled Tribe (ST) students pursuing Diploma, Degree, and Postgraduate courses in Engineering Institutes recognized by AICTE and Forestry courses at UG or PG levels.
Benefits
- Financial assistance is provided based on the student’s enrolled course.
- Scholarship duration:
- Diploma – Up to 3 years
- Degree (B.E/B.Tech.) – Up to 4 years
- Postgraduate (M.E/M.Tech.) – Up to 2 years
Eligibility
- The applicant must be an inhabitant of Nagaland.
- The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community.
- The annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹6 lakhs.
- The applicant must be pursuing Diploma/Degree/Postgraduate courses in AICTE-recognized Engineering Institutes or UG/PG in Forestry courses.
- The applicant must not be employed in a government/semi-government establishment.
Exclusions
- Students pursuing non-engineering or non-forestry courses are not eligible.
- Any false documents or multiple scholarships in the same academic year will lead to disqualification.
Application Process
Online Application via CSCs
- Visit the Scholarship Portal
- Go to Common Scholarship Portal.
- Register
- If applying for the first time, click on “Register”.
- Provide a mobile number linked with Aadhaar for OTP verification.
- Enter personal details, email, and create a password.
- Login
- Use the registered credentials to log in.
- Complete Profile
- Fill in details like name, date of birth, gender, category, bank details, etc.
- Apply for Scholarship
- Select the appropriate scholarship scheme, institution, state, and district.
- Enter academic details (college name, course, year of study, etc.).
- Upload Required Documents
- Upload all supporting documents (see the list below).
- Review & Submit
- Verify all details and submit the application.
- Track Application Status
- Check the status via the Scholarship Portal.
Important Notes
- Errors after submission require deleting and re-submitting the application.
- False declarations may lead to blacklisting from all future scholarships.
- No hard copy submission is required.
Documents Required
For Fresh Applicants
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Aadhaar Card (as identity proof).
- Mark sheets & Admit Card of previous courses:
- For PG students – B.Tech./B.E. marksheets.
- For Degree students – 10+2 marksheets.
- For Diploma students – Class 10 or 12 marksheets.
- ST Certificate.
- Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate.
- Admission Fee Receipt (Xerox copy).
- Bank Passbook (Front Page Xerox).
- Income Certificate of Parents/Guardian.
For Renewal Applicants
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Mark sheet of the previous semester.
- Admission Fee Receipt (Xerox copy).
- Bank Passbook (Front Page Xerox).
Important Guidelines for Bank Accounts
- The bank account must belong to the applicant.
- Joint accounts must list the applicant’s name first.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q: What is the State Technical Scholarship for ST Students?
The scholarship provides financial aid to ST students pursuing technical and forestry courses. - Q: Who implements this scholarship scheme?
The Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Nagaland. - Q: What are the benefits of this scholarship?
Students receive financial assistance for up to 3 years (Diploma), 4 years (Degree), and 2 years (Postgraduate studies). - Q: Who is eligible to apply?
Scheduled Tribe (ST) students domiciled in Nagaland pursuing AICTE-recognized engineering or forestry courses. - Q: Can students from other courses apply?
No, only engineering and forestry students are eligible. - Q: What happens if a student is employed?
Employed students are not eligible for this scholarship. - Q: Do applicants need to submit hard copies of documents?
No, all documents must be uploaded online. - Q: Can applicants edit their application after submission?
No, corrections cannot be made after submission. If there’s an error, the applicant must delete and re-submit the application. - Q: Can applicants apply offline?
No, the application process is entirely online via the Common Scholarship Portal. - Q: How is the scholarship amount disbursed?
The amount is directly transferred to the student’s bank account.