Nagaland University Opens Admissions for 2025–26
PRESS RELEASE
A Premier University at the Crossroads of Heritage, Innovation, and Opportunity, it is the Only Central University in the State and offers a unique atmosphere for learning
LUMAMI, NAGALAND, 1st July 2025: Nagaland University, the only Central University in the State, has calls for applications to its UG/PG/PhD & other programmes for 2025-26 Academic Year. In line with the National Education Policy 2020, all programmes offer multiple entry and exit options with certification at each level, ensuring flexibility and accessibility.
With headquarters in Lumami and other permanent campuses at Medziphema and Meriema (Kohima), Nagaland University offers an enriching academic environment infused with cultural diversity, cutting-edge research, and deep-rooted community engagement.
The University was established by an Act of Parliament in 1989 and is NAAC-accredited. Applications are now open across a wide range of disciplines offered under its Schools of Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities & Education and Management Studies
The online application for undergraduate and postgraduate courses can be submitted between 1st and 20th July 2025 and for PhD Programs between 20th June 2025 and 12th July 2025. The Online Application for D.Sc/D.Litt/ LL.D programs can be submitted between 1st and 20th July 2025
Those interested can apply through the following link – https://nagalanduniversity.ac.in/English/Admission
Welcoming students from all over the country to join the university, Prof. Jagadish Kumar Patnaik, Vice-Chancellor, Nagaland University, said, “I warmly welcome students from across the country to Nagaland University — a place of learning, diversity, and growth. Here, you will find not only academic excellence but also a vibrant community that celebrates culture, innovation, and integrity. We look forward to supporting your journey toward knowledge and success.”
The University comprises 43 departments and five research centres, offering robust teaching and research facilities in disciplines such as Environmental Science, Law, Commerce, Education, Engineering, Linguistics, Political Science, and Biotechnology.
World-Class Infrastructure for Holistic Learning
Nagaland University provides students with well-equipped modern classrooms, laboratories with the latest scientific tools, dedicated libraries across campuses with access to the National Digital Library, and high-speed internet connectivity. The campuses house hostels for boys and girls, gymnasiums, sports complexes, a health centre, cafeterias, and auditoriums — creating an environment conducive to academic and personal growth.
Academic Success and Research Recognition
The University has consistently demonstrated excellence in research and innovation. The Department of Chemistry has earned global acclaim, with faculty recognised among the top 2% of scientists worldwide and multiple international patents filed. Departments like Botany, Environmental Science, and Geology have received prestigious national research grants from DBT, DST, ICSSR, and NEC.
Diversity and Cultural Immersion
Nagaland University takes pride in being a vibrant hub of diversity. It attracts students not just from the Northeast but also increasingly from various parts of mainland India such as West Bengal, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, etc. The inclusive academic atmosphere, coupled with the opportunity to explore rich tribal cultures, environmental beauty, and interdisciplinary learning, provides a distinctive educational experience rarely found elsewhere.
An Invitation to Mainland India Students
Students from mainland India are discovering the untapped potential of Nagaland University — a place where modern education meets indigenous knowledge systems. With rising placements, research opportunities, and cost-effective education, Nagaland University offers a compelling alternative to conventional metropolitan institutions. Here, students engage with a unique ecosystem — academically rigorous, culturally immersive, and globally connected.
Wide Spectrum of Programmes
Nagaland University offers a variety of programmes across disciplines:
- Postgraduate degrees including MA, M.Sc., M.Com., M.Ed., MBA, LL.M.
- Doctoral programmes with over 150 Ph.D. vacancies across departments.
- Four-Year B.Sc. programmes in Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, and Mathematics.
- Certificate and Diploma courses in Biodiversity, Japanese Language, Tenyidie, Journalism, Industrial Microbiology, and more.
School of Sciences
- Anthropology
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Forest Science
- Geography
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Zoology
School of Social Sciences
- Commerce
- Economics
- History & Archaeology
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Law
- Psychology
- Rural Development & Planning
- Centre for South East Asian Studies
School of Humanities & Education
- Education
- English
- Hindi
- Linguistics
- Teacher Education
- Tenyidie
- Journalism & Mass Communication
- Centre for Naga Tribal Language Studies
School of Management Studies
- Management
Four Year Under-Graduate (B.Sc.) in
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Botany
- Zoology
- Mathematics
Multidisciplinary Research Center
- Centre for Biodiversity
All UG/PG Programmes has the provision of Multiple Entry and Multiple Exit Option.
ABOUT NAGALAND UNIVERSITY:
Nagaland University, the 13th Central University and the only Central University in Nagaland was established based on the Act of Parliament of India and received the assent of the President of India on 20th October 1989 as The Nagaland University Act 1989. The University came into being on September 6, 1994 having jurisdiction over the entire state of Nagaland.
At present the University has three campuses, viz.
(i) Headquarters at Lumami in Zunheboto district
(ii) Kohima Campus at Meriema in Kohima district
(iii) Medziphema Campus (School of Agricultural Sciences) at Medziphema in Dimapur district.
There are 43 departments offering Undergraduate and Postgraduate and Ph.D. programmes in different disciplines of Arts, Commerce, Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Engineering & Technology and Management streams. There are 76 colleges from all over the state of Nagaland currently affiliated to Nagaland University.
