CM IT Fellowship Program 2026: ₹50,000 Monthly Stipend, M.Tech & Application Process

At a glance

About the scheme

Launched by the Electronics and Information Technology Department, Government of Chhattisgarh, The CM IT Fellowship Program (TCMITFP) combines high-level academic learning with practical public administration. Implemented by the Chhattisgarh Infotech Promotion Society (CHiPS) in partnership with IIIT Naya Raipur, this initiative trains young professionals in software-driven analysis. Fellows pursue a two-year Master of Technology degree while deploying their skills on digital transformation and data-centric policy projects across various state government departments.

Benefits

• Monthly stipend of ₹50,000 throughout the 2-year programme duration.
• Enrollment in a full-time M.Tech in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) programme at IIIT Naya Raipur.
• Practical work experience on data-driven policy making and governance transformation within Chhattisgarh government departments.
• Direct mentorship from distinguished academicians, technology leaders, and senior policymakers.
• Structured departmental deployment: 4 months in Semester 2, 6 months in Semester 3, and 5 months in Semester 4.

Who can apply (eligibility)

• The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
• The applicant must hold a valid Domicile Certificate of Chhattisgarh.
• The applicant must be aged up to 30 years as of the application deadline.
• The applicant must hold a graduate or postgraduate degree.
• The applicant must have secured at least 60% marks, 6.5 CPI, or First Class in their qualifying degree.
• The applicant must be GATE-qualified in Computer Science (CS) or Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI).
• Candidates belonging to SC, ST, or PwD categories receive a relaxation of 5% marks or 0.5 CPI.
• Age relaxations apply for reserved categories according to Chhattisgarh Government reservation rules.

Documents required

• Proof of nationality (such as Aadhaar Card or Passport)
• Domicile Certificate of Chhattisgarh
• Proof of age (such as 10th Class Marksheet or Birth Certificate)
• Graduate or postgraduate degree certificate
• Mark sheets of the qualifying examination
• Valid GATE score card in CS or DSAI
• Caste certificate (if seeking category relaxation)
• Disability certificate (if seeking PwD relaxation)
• Recent passport-size photographs

How to apply

1. 1Visit the official IIIT Naya Raipur website (iiitnr.ac.in) or the CM Fellowship portal (cmitfellowship.cgstate.gov.in) to view the latest admission notification.
2. 2Check the details for the CM IT Fellowship or M.Tech in DSAI admission announcement, usually released before the June batch commencement.
3. 3Register on the online admission portal and enter your personal details, academic qualifications, and GATE scores.
4. 4Upload the required documents, including your GATE score card, domicile certificate, and academic mark sheets.
5. 5Submit the application form and appear for the selection process coordinated by IIIT Naya Raipur and CHiPS.

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