State Agriculture Scholarship for B.Sc. and M.Sc. Agriculture

State Agriculture Scholarship for B.Sc. and M.Sc. Agriculture offers monthly stipends and yearly book grants to students of Nagaland who are studying undergraduate or postgraduate agriculture courses. Directorate of Agriculture, Government of Nagaland runs this scheme for the 2025-26 academic session, and online applications were accepted from 28 November 2025 to 31 January 2026 on the Common Scholarship Portal. Portal now lists the scheme under closed scholarships, and fresh dates for the next session are not announced yet.

The scheme is a part of the Common Scholarship Portal of Nagaland, which brings all state scholarships under one window. Through this scheme, students get a monthly scholarship amount along with book grants, so their focus stays on their agriculture studies instead of money problems.

State Agriculture Scholarship for B.Sc. and M.Sc. Agriculture - Introduction

State Agriculture Scholarship for B.Sc. and M.Sc. Agriculture helps the next generation of agriculture experts in Nagaland. Directorate of Agriculture introduced this scheme to support students who are completing B.Sc. or M.Sc. programs in agriculture, whether they study inside the state or outside it.

Main aim of the scholarship is to raise technical skills among the youth and build human resource in the agriculture sector. In simple words, students who meet the eligibility conditions get monthly support, and the department also gives yearly book grants to cover study costs.

For the 2025-26 session, the scheme stayed open from 28 November 2025 to 31 January 2026. As per the current portal status, the application window for this session has closed. New dates for the coming academic year will be published on the portal when the department starts fresh applications.

Key Information

Benefits

Students get direct financial support under this scheme to manage their academic costs. Monthly scholarship amounts are given as per the course level, and yearly book grants are added on top of it.

Along with the monthly stipend, the Agriculture Department provides yearly book grants and academic reimbursements to all eligible enrolled students. Money is sent directly to the student bank account, so accurate and Aadhaar-seeded bank details matter. Portal also states that only one scholarship can be received at a time.

Eligibility

To qualify for this scholarship, students should meet the following requirements:

1. Must be a permanent inhabitant of Nagaland pursuing a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Agriculture.
2. Institution must hold a valid AISHE or UDISE code.
3. Must have passed the previous academic examination, as repeaters are not eligible.
4. Must not receive any other scholarship scheme at the same time.

Application Process

For the 2025-26 session, all applications were accepted online through the Common Scholarship Portal. Students who received the scholarship in 2024-25 applied as renewal, and new students applied as fresh applicants. Same online route is expected to be used when next window opens.

STEP 1 - Open the official portal at scholarship.nagaland.gov.in and register by creating an account with the Aadhaar-linked mobile number. Portal asks for Aadhaar authentication through DigiLocker, so register on DigiLocker before starting.

STEP 2 - Verify the mobile number with an OTP, log in and update the profile with personal and bank account details. Bank account must belong to the applicant, otherwise the application is rejected.

STEP 3 - Fill in the academic information, upload the required documents and the Institution Verification Form as per Annexure I, then review the details carefully and submit the form before the deadline.

Application via Common Service Center (CSC)

Students who need offline help can visit the nearest Common Service Center. Staff there will fill the application form and make sure the documents are uploaded correctly.

Note: Always use your own bank account, because applications with third-party bank details get rejected. Once submitted, applications cannot be edited on the portal, so check every entry before final submission. Help desk numbers for the Agriculture Department scholarship section are 9774452095 and 8414820012, and the portal technical help desk number is 8929307387.

Documents

Documents required under this scheme are:

• For fresh applications: Class X admit card, progress report of the last semester, admission receipt, Scheduled Tribe Certificate, Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate, bank passbook copy and Institution Verification Form as per Annexure I.
• For renewal applications: progress report of the last semester, admission receipt, bank passbook copy and Institution Verification Form as per Annexure I.
• Common items for both: Aadhaar Card, passport-size photograph and copy of the front page of the bank passbook showing name, account number, branch and IFSC code.

References

Official Guidelines for State Agriculture Scholarship 2025-26 | Agriculture Department Website | Common Scholarship Portal, Nagaland | Nagaland State Portal

FAQ's

Is State Agriculture Scholarship for B.Sc. and M.Sc. Agriculture still open?

Application window for the 2025-26 session closed on 31 January 2026, and the portal now shows the scheme under closed scholarships as of 10 August 2026. Fresh dates for the next session will be announced on the Common Scholarship Portal.

Who is eligible to apply?

Any permanent inhabitant of Nagaland who is enrolled in a B.Sc. or M.Sc. Agriculture program at an institution with a valid AISHE/UDISE code can apply, provided previous exam is passed and no other scholarship is being received.

What documents are required to apply?

Aadhaar card, bank passbook copy, residency certificates such as Indigenous Inhabitant or ST Certificate, admission receipt, progress report, Class X admit card and Institution Verification Form as per Annexure I are required.

Can a student apply if studying outside Nagaland?

Yes, the scholarship is available to eligible students of Nagaland studying both within and outside the state, as long as the institution has a valid AISHE/UDISE code.

How will the scholarship amount be received?

Amount is sent directly to the registered bank account of the student through the portal. Bank account must be Aadhaar-seeded and must belong to the applicant.