Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme 2026: Financial Aid for Higher Education

At a glance

About the scheme

The Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme is a state‑level initiative by the Education Department of Gujarat aimed at encouraging higher education among meritorious students. It provides financial support to those who have passed Class 10th or 12th and gained admission in diploma, degree or higher education courses across a range of disciplines including medical, engineering, pharmacy, Ayurveda, nursing, physiotherapy, para‑medical and general higher education. The assistance amount differs by course category, with the highest support for medical and dental courses.

Benefits

• Financial Assistance for Medical and Dental Courses up to ₹5,00,000
• Financial Assistance for Engineering/Technology, Pharmacy Diploma to Degree, Ayurveda/Homeopathy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Para-medical Courses up to ₹1,00,000
• Financial Assistance for Diploma Courses up to ₹50,000
• Financial Assistance for Higher Education Courses up to ₹10,000

Who can apply (eligibility)

• The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
• The applicant must be a student.
• The applicant must have passed the Class 10th or Class 12th examination.
• The applicant must have secured admission in a diploma course, a degree course after diploma, or a degree course after Class 12th.
• The applicant must be pursuing medical, dental, engineering, technology, pharmacy, Ayurveda, homeopathy, nursing, physiotherapy, para-medical, or higher education courses.
• The applicant must have a family annual income of less than or equal to ₹4,50,000.

Documents required

• Class 10th/12th Marksheet
• Diploma/Degree Admission Proof (as applicable)
• Income Certificate (showing annual family income ≤ ₹4,50,000)
• Proof of Residence (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/any valid Government ID)
• Bank Account Details (for DBT)
• Caste Certificate (if applicable and required for merit consideration)
• Recent Passport Size Photograph
• Any other details as required

How to apply

1. 1Register on the official website using your Standard 10th or 12th seat number.
2. 2If applying for a Diploma to Degree course, use your Diploma enrollment number for registration.
3. 3Enter your name exactly as it appears on your Standard 10 or 12 original marksheet.
4. 4Enter the passing year according to the marksheet.
5. 5Provide a personal mobile number that will remain active throughout the course.
6. 6Enter and verify your 12‑digit Aadhaar card number.
7. 7Fill in the correct ration card details, including the ration card number and the student’s member ID number.
8. 8Provide accurate bank account details and an active email ID.
9. 9Enter the percentage from the marksheet; if percentages are not available, calculate them according to the rules of the university or board.
10. 10When selecting a stream, students from Arts and Commerce streams should choose "General Stream," while Science students should select "Science Stream."

Frequently asked questions