State Technical Scholarship for ST Student

Description
The “State Technical Scholarship for ST Student” is a scholarship scheme, implemented by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Nagaland. Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to students of Scheduled Tribe Communities who are pursuing Diploma/Degree/Post Graduated/course in Engineering Institutes recognized by All India Council for Technical Education. Assistance is also provided to students who are pursuing UG or PG in Forestry courses.

Exclusions
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Benefits
• Under the scheme, financial assistance/scholarships will be given to students according to the course/programme in which they are enrolled.
• Scholarship shall be provided for a maximum period of 3 years for Diploma, 4 years for Degree (B.E/B.Tech.), and 2 years for (M.E/M.Tech).

Eligibility Criteria
1. A student should fulfil the following criteria to be eligible for this Scholarship:
2. The applicant/student should be an inhabitant of Nagaland.
3. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe Community.
4. The annual income of the applicant’s parents from all sources must not exceed ₹6 lakhs.
5. The applicant pursuing Diploma/Degree/Post Graduated/ course in Engineering Institutes recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education can apply.
6. The applicants pursuing UG or PG in Forestry courses are eligible for this scheme.
7. Applicant must not be an employee of any government/semi-government establishment.
8. **Note 01:** Applicant pursuing courses other than mentioned in Sl. No. 2 &amp;amp; 3 are not eligible for this scheme.
9. **Note 02:** If any documents are found to be false/fraud or a candidate availing more than 1 (one) scholarship schemes in the same academic year the candidate shall be disqualified/debarred under state Technical Scholarship.

Required Documents
• Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card
• Admit Card and Mark sheet of previous course level i.e. B-Tech or equivalent marks-sheet for PG fresh students
• Admit Card and Mark sheet of previous course level i.e. 10+2 or equivalent marks-sheet (lateral entry) for Degree fresh students
• Admit Card and Mark sheet of previous course level i.e. 10th or 12th for Diploma fresh students
• Schedule Tribe Certificate
• Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate
• Admission Fee Receipt (Xerox copy)
• Bank Account Passport (front page Xerox)
• Income Certificate of parents/guardian
• Recent passport photograph with a clear background
• Previous semester mark sheet for Degree/P.G renewal students
• Previous semester mark sheet for Diploma renewal students
• Admission Fee Receipt (Xerox copy)
• Bank Account Passbook (Front page Xerox)

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the State Technical Scholarship for ST Students?
A: The State Technical Scholarship for ST Students is a program initiated by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Nagaland. It provides financial assistance to students from Scheduled Tribe communities pursuing engineering or forestry courses.

Q: Who implements this scholarship scheme?
A: This scholarship scheme is implemented by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Nagaland.

Q: What are the benefits of this scholarship?
A: The scholarship provides financial assistance to students enrolled in Diploma, Degree, or Postgraduate courses in engineering institutes recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), as well as undergraduate or postgraduate courses in forestry.

Q: How long is the scholarship provided for each course?
A: The scholarship is provided for a maximum period of 3 years for Diploma, 4 years for Degree (B.E/B.Tech.), and 2 years for (M.E/M.Tech).

Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?
A: To be eligible, applicants must be residents of Nagaland, belong to the Scheduled Tribe Community, have parents with an annual income not exceeding [?]6 lakhs, and be pursuing eligible courses in engineering or forestry.

Q: Can applicants pursuing other courses apart from engineering or forestry apply for this scholarship?
A: No, only applicants pursuing courses in engineering institutes recognized by AICTE or UG/PG courses in forestry are eligible.

Q: What happens if an applicant is employed by a government/semi-government establishment?
A: Applicants who are employees of any government or semi-government establishment are not eligible for this scholarship.

Q: Is there a requirement for hard copy submission of documents?
A: No, all necessary documents must be uploaded via the e-form provided. Hard copy submissions are not required.

Q: Can applicants make corrections to their application after submission?
A: No, corrections or rectifications after submission will not be entertained.

Q: Can applicants apply for this scholarship offline?
A: No.

Q: What is the process for disbursing scholarship amounts?
A: The scholarship amounts are typically disbursed directly to the bank accounts provided by the applicants.

Q: How to apply under the scheme?
A: All eligible students shall apply through the Common Scholarship Portal: https://scholarship.nagaland.gov.in