Nagaland Higher Education department notifies on CSS-post matric scholarship

DIMAPUR — The department of Higher Education has notified the public and student community on the revised guidelines for the central sector scheme (CSS) post matric scholarship for ST students.

It informed that the self-declarations or affidavits of self-assessment of income would not be accepted and would strictly adhere to the guidelines of the funding agency available at the directorate’s website with effect from the academic session 2025-26.

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It added that every income declaration should carry the caption ‘family income certificate.’ All concerned are asked to take note of the change. The department also informed that the approved notification by the state government dated November 25, 2024, is available at the directorate’s website www.highereducation.nagaland.gov.in.

It further informed that non-compliance with the directive would lead to the rejection of the application.