Kohima Science College (KSC) has become the first govt college from Nagaland to be selected under the Department of Biotechnology’s “STAR College Scheme”, the announcement made on April 16.
In a press release issued by the college stated that the college submitted its proposal under the scheme in March 2025 and was subsequently shortlisted among 34 institutions across the country.
Coordinator, Dr. Vethselo Doulo, along with core committee member Along Longchari, presented the final proposal on March 10, at the DBT headquarters in New Delhi.
Each year, only 10 to 15 colleges across India are selected for this prestigious scheme.
Under this scheme, eight departments of the college, Botany, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology, would receive grants from the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.
The funds will primarily be utilized to strengthen laboratory infrastructure, procure advanced scientific equipment and enhance capacity-building initiatives through workshops, seminars and training programmes for undergraduate students, faculty members and the wider community.
The scheme would also enable college to expand its academic reach by promoting interdisciplinary learning, enhancing practical skills, and encouraging research-oriented education at the undergraduate level.
Friday, April 24, 2026