Nagaland University, Lumami is a central university established in 1989. At present, the University has four campuses including Lumami, Kohima Campus Medziphema and Medziphema. However, Lumami campus is the headquarter campus. The Lumami campus has 37 academic departments that offer degree, diploma and certificate programmes to aspirants at PG, diploma and doctoral level in the streams of Science, Humanities, Social Sciences and many more.

Nagaland University offers four programmes at PG, diploma and doctoral level including MSc, MA, PG Diploma and PhD in several specialisations. Admission process of the University is listed below:

• Admission to all the PG programmes is based on candidate’s merit in previous qualifying exam
• PG Diploma admission is based on an entrance test conducted by the University which is followed by a Personal Interview (PI) round
• Nagaland University PhD admission is based on candidate’s performance in CSIR NET/ UGC NET

Nagaland University admission dates have not been announced yet. The complete admission schedule will be notified as soon as the dates are declared. The overview of major events along with tentative dates is tabulated below:

At PG level, Nagaland University Lumami campus offers MSc and MA programme of two-year duration in nine and three specialisations respectively. Admission to both the courses is merit-based.

Nagaland University MSc admission is based on aggregate obtained by a candidate in graduation degree as the admission is entirely based on seat availability and merit. Given below is an overview of MSc programme along with its nine specialisations, eligibility criteria and annual seat intake:

MA aspirants need to have a good UG and Class 12 aggregate as Nagaland University offers admission to the programme based on academic merit of the candidate. MA is a two-year programme which is offered in three specialisations by Nagaland University’s Department of Social Studies. The eligibility criteria along with the annual seat intake for MA programme is mentioned in the table below:

Nagaland University offers a PG Diploma programme of one year. Candidates willing to seek admission are shortlisted based on marks scored in an entrance test and PI round conducted by the University.

Nagaland University PhD admission is based on a candidate’s performance in any of the National Eligibility Test (NET) including CSIR NET or UGC NET. The five-year PhD programme is offered in nine specialisations. Also, in order to seek admission, candidates need to fulfil the below-mentioned eligibility criteria:

Nagaland University aspirants can obtain the application form from any of its University campuses located at Lumami, Kohima Campus Medziphema and Medziphema. Candidates also have an option to fill the application form of the University in online mode through its official website. The step-by-step process to fill the application form online is listed below in brief:

Step 1: Visit the official admission portal of Nagaland University (admission.nagalanduniversity.ac.in). On its homepage, click on ‘Application Form’ link

Step 2: Register yourself by addressing the details like your name and email ID. Create an alpha-numeric password for future logins

Step 3: Log in to your account with your user name and password. Hit ‘Log in’ button

Step 4: Complete the application form by filling in your details like your personal information, academic qualifications and guardian details

Step 5: Upload your recent passport-size photograph and signature in JPG/ JPEG format (up to 100 kb). Also, upload other necessary enclosures in PDF format (up to 3 MB)

Step 6: Conclude the application process by paying the prescribed application fee through debit card/ credit card/ net banking

The application fee to be paid by various category candidates is tabulated below:

• Passport-size photograph & signature
• UG mark sheets
• PG mark sheets (if applicable)

The semester-wise fee structure of the courses offered at Nagaland University Lumami campus is mentioned in the table below:

Reservation in courses offered by Nagaland University is per the laid down norms/ rules of government of India and Nagaland University. Details regarding the same is tabulated below:

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Q. How many courses are offered at Nagaland University, Lumami?

A. Nagaland University offers four programmes at PG, diploma and doctoral level including MSc, MA, PG Diploma and PhD in several specialisations. All these programmes are offered in the streams of Science, Humanities, Social Sciences and many more.

Q. What is the selection criteria for seeking admission to Nagaland University PG programmes?

A. Selection of the candidates to all the Nagaland University PG programmes is based on candidate’s merit in previous qualifying exam.

Q. Does Nagaland University offer seat reservations to SC and ST candidates?

A. Yes, for SC candidates, Nagaland University offers a seat reservation of 10 per cent while for ST candidates, it is 45 per cent.

Q. What is the course fee for MA programme?

A. For MA programme, a student needs to pay Rs 6,440 for the first semester and Rs 3,860 for the next subsequent semesters.

Q. Is there any employee quota for Nagaland University aspirants?

A. Yes, Nagaland University offers seven per cent seat reservation for the interested wards of the Nagaland University's employees.

Q. What is the application process of Nagaland University?

A. Nagaland University aspirants can obtain the application form from any of its University campuses located at Lumami, Kohima Campus Medziphema and Medziphema. Candidates also have an option to fill the application form of the University in online mode through its official website.

Q. How can I be eligible for Nagaland University MSc programme?

A. To be eligible for Nagaland University, Lumami MSc programme, a candidate needs to possess a graduation degree or equivalent in an allied discipline from a recognised institute/ university with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate and 55 percent aggregate in Class 12.

Q. Does Nagaland University, Lumami offer any research programme?

A. Yes, Nagaland University, Lumami offers PhD programme in nine specialisations including Botany, Chemistry, Geography and Physics and many more.

Q. What is the selection process for Nagaland University, Lumami PhD programme?

A. Nagaland University PhD admission is based on a candidate’s performance in any of the National Eligibility Test (NET).

Q. What is the annual seat intake for PG diploma programme offered at Nagaland University, Lumami?

A. Nagaland University accepts ten candidates to its PG Diploma programme is Mass Communication based on marks scored in an entrance test and PI round conducted by the University.

Q. What are the documents to be submitted along with the Nagaland University application form?

A. The documents required to be scanned and submitted along with Nagaland University application form include a passport-size photograph and signature in JPG/ JPEG format (up to 100 kb), UG mark sheets and PG mark sheets in PDF format  (up to 3 MB).

• University organizes seminars and workshops from time to time.
• The Library building at Lumami covers a floor area of 1662 Square meters. It is spacious, reader friendly and adequately furnished.