#Students

Meghalaya Releases 91 Crore in Scholarships for Tribal Students

Meghalaya government paid 91 crore to over 87,000 ST students via a direct transfer system, with more funds coming to clear the remaining applications.

NEWire Desk • 3 Sep 2026

UGC Authorizes Exams for CMJ University Students

Meghalaya students at CMJ University can now finish their degrees through state-supervised exams following a new UGC directive.

NEWire Desk • 3 Sep 2026

Guwahati College Students Join Push for Eye Donation

About 200 students and staff attended an awareness event at Hari Gayatri Das College to promote eye donation pledges and corneal transplant registration.

Bibar Daimary • 2 Sep 2026

Assam Students Trade Screens for Books in Bajali Reading Contest

Bajali education officials held a district reading contest to pull students away from mobile phones and back toward books.

Timungpi Terang • 2 Sep 2026

Meghalaya Scales Up SPARK Initiative to Boost Student Skills

Meghalaya’s SPARK program is now a long-term state effort, having reached over 20,000 students to build soft skills, STEM awareness, and talent.

NEWire Desk • 2 Sep 2026

Mokokchung Officials Push for Student Voter Registration

Mokokchung officials briefed students on voting rights and electoral rolls during a special awareness program held on September 1.

Naro Jamir • 1 Sep 2026

Nagaland Spelling Bee Championship Set for October

Nagaland will host the 11th State Level Spelling Bee in October for students in grades 6 to 9 with cash prizes up to 80,000 rupees.

Kiyeto Swu • 1 Sep 2026

Tripura University VC Urges Freshers to Reject Drugs and Prioritize Self-Growth

Tripura University Vice-Chancellor Prof Debabrata Das warned new students against drug abuse and urged them to prioritize personal growth and time.

Ayan Debbarma • 1 Sep 2026

Tura Hosts 900 Students for Second District Inter-School Games

Around 900 students from 42 schools in West Garo Hills kicked off the 2nd District-Level Inter-School Games in Tura, competing in eight distinct sports.

Walrik Marak • 31 Aug 2026

Wokha Police Host Youth Anti-Drug Campaign

Wokha police teamed up with local health officials to educate 80 participants on the dangers of drug trafficking, tobacco, and substance abuse.

Naro Jamir • 30 Aug 2026

AASU activists launch statewide protests against surging inflation

Student union members across Assam rallied on Thursday to demand government action against the sharp increase in prices for essential goods and food.

Timungpi Terang • 27 Aug 2026

Tripura Students Head to Rashtrapati Bhavan for Raksha Bandhan

Students from Tripura will meet the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on August 28 to celebrate the festival of Raksha Bandhan.

Ayan Debbarma • 27 Aug 2026

Patkai Christian College Marks 50th Jubilee with Freshers Event

Patkai Christian College celebrated its 50th jubilee freshers' social in Chumoukedima, featuring a student competition and guest speaker Rupin Sharma.

Kiyeto Swu • 23 Aug 2026

Naga Students Federation Sets Verification Dates for NEET State Quota Seats

The Naga Students Federation will hold NEET document verification in Kohima on August 25 and 26 to ensure only eligible indigenous students get seats.

Naro Jamir • 22 Aug 2026

Thenyizumi Students Union Kohima Sets 31st Annual Session for August

The Thenyizumi Students Union Kohima will hold its 31st general session and freshers social on August 22 at the Baptist High Auditorium in Kohima.

Kiyeto Swu • 22 Aug 2026

Nagaland Colleges Mark Freshers and Graduation Milestones

Nagaland colleges held events this week, celebrating new student arrivals and graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2026 across four campuses.

Kiyeto Swu • 21 Aug 2026

Assam Launches Statewide Drive to Re-enroll Out-of-School Children

Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu launched a new initiative to bring thousands of dropouts back into the classroom through a month-long survey.

Bibar Daimary • 21 Aug 2026

Nagaland Higher Education Issues Post-Matric Scholarship Rules

Nagaland’s Department of Higher Education has released new guidelines for ST student scholarship applications, Aadhaar seeding, and verification steps.

Kiyeto Swu • 20 Aug 2026

Nagaland Schools Gear Up for 2026 Spelling Bee Championship

The 11th Nagaland State Level Spelling Bee Championship takes place this October in Kohima for middle school students with cash prizes up for grabs.