KOHIMA, April 23 (MExN): Kohima Science College has been selected under the Department of Biotechnology’s STAR College Scheme, becoming the first government college from Nagaland to be included in the programme. The announcement was made on April 16, 2026.
According to information received, the college had submitted its proposal in March 2025 and was later shortlisted among 34 institutions across the country. The Coordinator, Dr Vethselo Doulo, along with core committee member Along Longchari, presented the final proposal on March 10, 2026 at the DBT headquarters in New Delhi. Each year, only 10 to 15 colleges are selected under the scheme.
Under the scheme, eight departments of the college—Botany, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology—will receive grants from the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.
The funds will be utilised to strengthen laboratory infrastructure, procure scientific equipment, and support capacity-building initiatives through workshops, seminars and training programmes for undergraduate students, faculty members and the wider community.
The scheme is also expected to promote interdisciplinary learning, enhance practical skills and encourage research-oriented education at the undergraduate level.
The college acknowledged the contributions of past and present stakeholders in achieving the milestone and stated that it remains committed to fostering innovation and academic excellence in the field of science education in Nagaland.
