Nagaland University Opens Admissions for 2025–26 Academic Year

Nagaland University, the only Central University in the state and a premier higher education institution in the Northeast, has officially opened admissions for the 2025–26 academic year. Applications are now being accepted for undergraduate, postgraduate, Ph.D., and other advanced programmes across a diverse range of disciplines.

Aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the University has introduced multiple entry and exit options with certifications at each level, offering greater flexibility and accessibility to students.

Apply Online: https://nagalanduniversity.ac.in/English/Admission

Important Admission Dates:

• UG/PG Courses: July 1 – July 20, 2025

• PhD Programmes: June 20 – July 12, 2025

• D.Sc./D.Litt./LL.D: July 1 – July 20, 2025

A University Where Tradition Meets Innovation

Headquartered at Lumami, with permanent campuses in Meriema (Kohima) and Medziphema, Nagaland University offers an immersive academic experience rooted in cultural diversity, research innovation, and community engagement. Established under an Act of Parliament in 1989, the University is NAAC-accredited and currently comprises 43 departments and five research centres.

“We warmly invite students from across the country to join Nagaland University — a place of learning, diversity, and growth,” said Prof. Jagadish Kumar Patnaik, Vice-Chancellor. “Our campuses offer a unique ecosystem where academic excellence meets vibrant cultural experience.”

Programmes Offered:

Nagaland University offers a wide array of UG, PG, and Doctoral courses under the following schools:

School of Sciences

• Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Mathematics

• Environmental Science, Forest Science, Geology, Geography

School of Social Sciences

• Political Science, Sociology, History & Archaeology

• Commerce, Economics, Law, Rural Development & Planning

School of Humanities & Education

• English, Hindi, Linguistics, Education, Teacher Education

• Journalism & Mass Communication, Tenyidie

• Centre for Naga Tribal Language Studies

School of Management Studies

• MBA and Management-related programmes

Specialised Programmes

• Four-Year B.Sc. Degrees (Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Mathematics)

• Certificate & Diploma Courses in Biodiversity, Japanese Language, Tenyidie, Journalism, Industrial Microbiology, and more.

All UG and PG programmes include provisions for Multiple Entry and Exit, as per NEP 2020.

Campus Life & Infrastructure

Nagaland University ensures a well-rounded student experience with:

• Modern classrooms, laboratories, and libraries with National Digital Library access

• High-speed internet and research tools

• Hostels for boys and girls, gymnasiums, health centres, cafeterias

• Auditoriums and sports complexes for holistic development

Leading Research & Global Recognition

The University has achieved international and national recognition, particularly:

• The Department of Chemistry ranks among the top 2% of scientists globally, with multiple international patents.

• Departments like Botany, Geology, and Environmental Science have received major grants from DBT, DST, ICSSR, and NEC.

Diversity & Cultural Immersion

Nagaland University attracts students from all across India — including West Bengal, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, and other regions — seeking an alternative to metropolitan institutions. The culturally rich and environmentally vibrant Northeast offers students the opportunity to engage with indigenous knowledge systems and a collaborative academic community.

About Nagaland University

Founded on September 6, 1994, following the Nagaland University Act 1989, it remains the 13th Central University in India. With jurisdiction over the entire state, the University has:

• 3 Campuses – Lumami (Zunheboto), Medziphema (Dimapur), and Meriema (Kohima)

• 43 Departments spanning Arts, Science, Commerce, Agriculture, Engineering & Management

• 76 Affiliated Colleges across Nagaland

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