Based on the revised guidelines of the CSS-Post Matric Scholarship for ST students (dated 01-04-2022), the Scheme Implementing Agency, the Department of Higher Education has informed the general public and the student community that, as per guideline P-12, Sl. No. 6. Note 1: which reads “Self-declarations or affidavits of self-assessment of income shall not be accepted”. Henceforth, with effect from the Academic Session 2025-26, the Department shall strictly adhere to the guidelines of the Funding Agency available at the Directorate’s website.

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Further, every income declaration should carry the caption “FAMILY INCOME CERTIFICATE”. All concerned are to take note of this change. The approved notifications by the State Govt. vide NO.HTE/MISC/SCHO/1-150/2019/1532, dated the 25th November, 2024 is available at the Directorate’s website: www.highereducation.nagaland.gov.in

Non-compliance with the directive shall lead to the rejection of the application, it said.