Kohima, April 23: Kohima Science College has become the first government college in Nagaland to be selected under the Department of Biotechnology’s prestigious STAR College Scheme, marking a major milestone for higher education in the state.
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| Kohima Science College. (File Photo) |
The announcement was made on April 16, 2026. The college had submitted its proposal for the scheme in March 2025 and was later shortlisted among 34 institutions across India. The final presentation was delivered on March 10, 2026, at the DBT headquarters in New Delhi by the scheme’s coordinator, Dr. Vethselo Doulo, along with core committee member Along Longchari.
Each year, only about 10–15 colleges nationwide are selected for the programme. 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 under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
The funds will be used to strengthen laboratory infrastructure, procure advanced scientific equipment and support capacity-building initiatives through workshops, seminars and training programmes for students and faculty members.
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Officials said the initiative will also promote interdisciplinary learning, improve 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 expressed confidence that the recognition will significantly enhance the quality of science education and research opportunities in Nagaland.
