The Assam Rifles, in partnership with the National Integrity and Educational Development Organisation (NIEDO), has successfully concluded the selection process for the fourth batch of its residential coaching initiative at the Chieswema Garrison in Nagaland. A total of 152 candidates from across the state competed for 35 seats in the 2025–26 session, selected through a transparent, merit-based evaluation process.
Launched in 2022, the initiative is a fully residential, year-long coaching and mentorship program aimed at preparing underprivileged students for competitive examinations like NEET and JEE. The program is conducted at the Late Capt N Kengurüse, Mahavir Chakra Centre of Excellence and Wellness in Chieswema, named after the heroic Kargil War martyr from Nagaland, Captain Neikezhakuo Kengurüse.
This unique educational collaboration is made possible through a Memorandum of Understanding signed in May 2022 between Assam Rifles, Axis Bank, and NIEDO. While Axis Bank provides financial support, NIEDO supplies expert faculty and a structured curriculum. The Assam Rifles ensures the program’s smooth operation through logistical and infrastructural backing.
The initiative has become a beacon of hope for youth in remote parts of Nagaland, addressing educational inequalities and providing a transformative platform for students with limited access to quality education. Since its inception, the program has enabled dozens of students to take significant steps toward academic and professional success.
By combining public service, corporate sponsorship, and educational expertise, the Assam Rifles’ NIEDO initiative continues to strengthen national integration and build empowered futures for young minds in the Northeast.
