Pre Matric Scholarship 2026-27 Nagaland ST: Dates, Documents
Nagaland's pre-matric scholarship for ST students in Class 9 and 10 is open on scholarships.gov.in from 15 October to 30 November 2026, fresh and renewal. Schools verify by 15 December, corrections close 15 January 2027. The notice gives no file sizes; NSP's FAQ for one scheme says 200KB per PDF or JPEG.
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Nagaland's Directorate of School Education has opened the National Scholarship Portal for the Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST students from 15 October 2026 to 30 November 2026. It is for students of Class 9 and 10 in government and recognised private schools, both fresh and renewal.
Registration is on scholarships.gov.in, not on a state form. The department's notice does not list upload sizes, so the file limits below come from NSP's own FAQ and you should check the limit shown on the upload screen.
Dates for the 2026-27 pre-matric ST scholarship, Nagaland
| Step | Last date |
|---|---|
| Registration (student) | 30 Nov 2026 (opens 15 Oct) |
| School verification (Level 1) | 15 Dec 2026 |
| Corrections by student and school | 15 Jan 2027 |
| District verification (Level 2) | 30 Jan 2027 |
Source: Directorate of School Education notice, published by DIPR Nagaland on 13 October 2026.
The school is the second half of this process. A form you submit on 30 November still has to be verified by the institute nodal officer by 15 December, so do not wait for the last week.
Who can apply
The notice says eligible ST students studying in Class 9 and 10 in government and recognised private schools in the state. Fresh and renewal students both register in the same window. The detailed eligibility conditions are on scholarships.gov.in, so read them there before you start.
Which documents to keep ready
The notice does not give a document list or sizes, so the list below is what NSP forms commonly ask for, not an official list for this scheme. Confirm it on the form. NSP's FAQ for one central scheme says documents go up as PDF or JPEG, maximum 200KB each. NSP's general FAQ gives no size, so treat 200KB as a safe target, not a promise for this scheme.
- Caste or tribe certificate: PDF, one clear page.
- Income certificate, if the form asks for it.
- Bank passbook first page: account number, IFSC and your name must be readable.
- Passport-size photo, if the form asks for one: JPEG.
- Last year's marksheet, mainly for renewal students.
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- Scan each certificate flat, in daylight, with the edges inside the frame.
- Save every document as its own file, with a clear name such as caste-certificate.pdf.
- Compress anything above 200KB and zoom in on the stamp and signature to check they are still readable.
- Keep the final files in one folder on your phone before you open the portal.
For more on keeping stamps legible, see caste and income certificate PDF under 200KB. The wider NSP rules are in NSP scholarship document upload size.
How to apply on NSP, step by step
The step-by-step portal walk-through, including one-time registration, is in NSP 2026-27 apply online. In short: register or log in, choose the pre-matric scheme for ST students, fill the form, upload documents, submit and take the final print.
What the scholarship is and who gets it
The pre-matric scholarship is for school students. In this notice it is the scheme for Scheduled Tribe students of Class 9 and 10 in government and recognised private schools in Nagaland, fresh or renewal. Eligibility conditions and any income or marks criteria are on scholarships.gov.in, and the notice does not state them.
How much money does the scholarship pay?
The Nagaland notice does not mention an amount. The rate is set by the scheme guidelines on scholarships.gov.in, so read the pre-matric ST guidelines there before you count on a figure. Money, if sanctioned, is paid after verification is complete.
Pre-matric or post-matric?
Pre-matric is for school students; the notice covers Class 9 and 10. Post-matric is for students after Class 10 and runs on its own timeline. Do not apply under the wrong scheme.
Common mistakes
- Submitting and forgetting the school: if the institute does not verify by 15 December, the application stalls.
- Bank details that do not match the passbook: check the account number and IFSC letter by letter.
- A certificate compressed so hard the stamp is a blur.
- Waiting for the last day of November, which leaves no time to fix a rejected upload.
Checklist before you submit
- Every file under 200KB, readable at full zoom.
- Name and date of birth match the school record.
- Bank details copied exactly from the passbook.
- Final print saved and a copy given to the school, and a reminder to the school that Level 1 verification closes on 15 December.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the last date for the pre-matric scholarship for ST students in Nagaland in 2026?
Registration on the National Scholarship Portal runs from 15 October 2026 to 30 November 2026. School verification closes on 15 December 2026, corrections on 15 January 2027 and district verification on 30 January 2027.
What is the pre-matric scholarship and who gets it?
It is a scholarship for school students. In this notice it covers ST students of Class 9 and 10 in government and recognised private schools in Nagaland, both fresh and renewal applicants. Full eligibility is on scholarships.gov.in.
How much money do ST students get in the pre-matric scholarship?
The Nagaland notice does not give an amount. The rate comes from the scheme guidelines on scholarships.gov.in, so check the pre-matric ST scheme there. Do not rely on a figure from a third-party page.
Who can apply for the pre-matric scholarship as an ST student in Nagaland?
ST students studying in Class 9 and 10 in government and recognised private schools in Nagaland, both fresh and renewal. Read the full eligibility on scholarships.gov.in.
How to apply for the pre-matric scholarship online?
Register or log in on the National Scholarship Portal, scholarships.gov.in, which is where the Nagaland notice says ST pre-matric applications are taken, not a state form. Choose the pre-matric scheme for ST students, fill the form, upload documents and submit. Then ask your school to verify it.
What is the file size limit for scholarship documents?
The notice gives none. NSP's FAQ for one central scheme says PDF or JPEG up to 200KB each, so keep files under 200KB and check the limit on the upload screen.
Sources
- DIPR Nagaland: DoSE informs on pre-matric scholarship applications (13 Oct 2026) (checked 2026-10)
- National Scholarship Portal (checked 2026-10)
- NSP DEPwD scheme FAQ (checked 2026-10)
Rules and limits change. Always check the latest official notification or portal before you submit a form.