Chief Minister's Scholarship Scheme 2026: ₹6,000 Annual Scholarship for Students
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Quick answer
The Chief Minister's Scholarship Scheme provides ₹6,000 annually to eligible Meghalaya domicile students pursuing full-time post-matric studies from Class XI to Ph.D. level. Students must apply online through the Meghalaya One portal by registering and submitting required documents. The scholarship is paid directly to the student's bank account.
At a glance
| Main benefit | ₹6,000 per annum scholarship |
| Ministry / department | Education Department |
| Level | State Government (Meghalaya) |
| Application mode | Online |
About the scheme
The Chief Minister's Scholarship Scheme by the Meghalaya Education Department supports students from Class XI to Ph.D. level by providing a fixed annual scholarship to help them pursue full-time regular courses in recognised institutions. The scheme aims to empower students financially and ensure timely, direct payment of scholarships to eligible beneficiaries. It covers a wide range of institutions including government, private, deemed universities, and vocational training centres recognised by regulatory bodies.
Benefits
- Eligible students receive ₹6,000 per year as scholarship.
- Scholarship is paid directly into the student's bank account.
- Can be availed along with other scholarships.
- Supports studies from Class XI to Ph.D. level.
- Applicable for full-time regular courses in recognised institutions.
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Student must be a domicile of Meghalaya.
- Must have a valid bank account, mobile number, and email ID.
- Must have secured at least 35% marks in the previous academic year.
- Only full-time regular course students are eligible; part-time or correspondence students are excluded.
- Must be enrolled in recognised institutions including government, private, deemed universities, and vocational institutes.
Who cannot apply
- Students pursuing part-time or correspondence courses are not eligible.
- Scholarship may be cancelled for misconduct or ineligibility discovered later.
Documents required
- MHIS Card of parents or MGNREGS Job Card of parents or EPIC (Voter ID) of applicant or parents or PDS (Ration) Card.
- Mark sheet of the previous academic year.
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Bonafide Certificate issued by the Head of the Institution.
How to apply
- 1Visit the official Meghalaya One portal and select the Citizen option.
- 2Register as a new user by completing the registration process.
- 3Select an Authentication ID such as PDS or EPIC and validate your details.
- 4Fill in the application form with required details and upload necessary documents.
- 5Submit the application and note the unique application number.
- 6Sign in using your User ID and Password to track or update your application.
- 7Apply for the scholarship under 'Apply for Services/Scheme' after login.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the Chief Minister's Scholarship Scheme?+
Students who are domiciles of Meghalaya, have a valid bank account, mobile number, email ID, and are enrolled in full-time regular courses in recognised institutions are eligible.
Can part-time or correspondence students apply?+
No, students pursuing part-time or correspondence courses are not eligible for this scholarship.
How much scholarship amount is awarded annually?+
A fixed amount of ₹6,000 per annum is awarded to eligible students.
Can this scholarship be combined with other scholarships?+
Yes, students can receive this scholarship in addition to other scholarships applied through portals like the National Scholarship Portal.
Is there an income limit to apply for this scholarship?+
No, there is no income ceiling for applicants under this scheme.
How is the scholarship amount disbursed?+
The scholarship amount is paid directly into the student's bank account to ensure timely and error-free delivery.
What documents are required to apply?+
Applicants must upload identity proof such as MHIS Card, MGNREGS Job Card, EPIC or PDS Card, mark sheet of the previous year, recent photograph, and bonafide certificate from the institution.
Can students studying outside Meghalaya apply?+
Yes, Meghalaya domicile students studying in recognised institutions outside the state are eligible to apply.
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