The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF), “as the apex students’ body of the Nagas,” has issued a notification “calling for an emergency protest in strong objection to the candidature of non-indigenous candidates of Nagaland state under the Nagaland State Quota for NEET 2025 admissions.”
Stating its position, the NSF reminded that “the Nagaland State Quota is strictly and exclusively reserved for indigenous Naga candidates, as per existing policies and constitutional safeguards for Scheduled Tribes.”
The Federation said it “firmly asserts that permitting such ineligible candidature would: deprive deserving indigenous Naga students of their rightful opportunities; Set a dangerous precedent for misuse of temporary postings and affiliations; and Undermine the very spirit and intent of the State Quota policy.”
Directing its units, the NSF stated: “All federating units and sub-ordinate bodies of NSF are hereby directed to send 10 volunteers each at NSF Oking, Naga Solidarity Park, Kohima, by 11:00 AM on 19th August 2025, from where necessary proceedings shall be initiated.”
The Federation also issued an appeal: “All concerned citizens of Nagaland are earnestly appealed to join the protest and stand united in defence of the rights of the indigenous Naga people.”