Sarkari Yojana
Chief Minister’s Scholarship Scheme
About Chief Minister’s Scholarship Scheme
The Education Department, Government of Meghalaya, offers the Chief Minister’s Scholarship Scheme to help students studying anywhere from Class XI up to Ph.D. level. A flat yearly scholarship of ₹6,000 is given for post-matric education and credited directly into the student’s bank account, and it can be drawn alongside other scholarships. Objectives of the Scheme: (a) Enabling eligible students of Meghalaya, through financial help, to obtain good-quality education from the post-matric stage up to a doctorate. (b) Making sure scholarships reach the intended beneficiaries on time, directly and without errors.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Chief Minister's Scholarship Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Students must be domiciled in Meghalaya
Students must be domiciled in Meghalaya.
Students must have a working bank account, a…
Students must have a working bank account, a mobile number and an email ID.
Those enrolled in part-time or correspondence courses do…
Those enrolled in part-time or correspondence courses do not qualify.
Students must have scored no less than 35%…
Students must have scored no less than 35% marks in the previous academic year.
Only students in full-time regular courses at recognised…
Only students in full-time regular courses at recognised institutions can get the scholarship, such as:
Government institutes, colleges and universities
Government institutes, colleges and universities
Institutions of National Importance
Institutions of National Importance
Central/State Universities, UGC-recognised autonomous colleges, and institutions recognised…
Central/State Universities, UGC-recognised autonomous colleges, and institutions recognised under Section 2(f) and/or 12(b) of the UGC Act
Deemed Universities
Deemed Universities
Private universities/institutions affiliated to Central/State Universities
Private universities/institutions affiliated to Central/State Universities
Government, Government-aided and Private schools (for Classes XI…
Government, Government-aided and Private schools (for Classes XI and XII)
Diploma-awarding institutions recognised by the State/UT
Diploma-awarding institutions recognised by the State/UT
Vocational training institutes affiliated to NCVT
Vocational training institutes affiliated to NCVT
Institutions recognised by regulators such as MCI, AICTE,…
Institutions recognised by regulators such as MCI, AICTE, etc. Cancellation of Scholarship: The Directorate may cancel the scholarship in these situations:
Where the institution reports that the student has…
Where the institution reports that the student has been involved in misconduct or disciplinary proceedings.
Where the student is found ineligible at any…
Where the student is found ineligible at any point, whether during verification or later, in which case the student must pay back the full scholarship amount received.
Benefits Provided
Chief Minister's Scholarship Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Each eligible student receives a fixed scholarship of…
Each eligible student receives a fixed scholarship of ₹6,000/- (Rupees six thousand only) every year.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The following must be uploaded along with the application:
One identity document from the list below to…
One identity document from the list below to establish credentials:
The parents' MHIS Card
The parents' MGNREGS Job Card
The EPIC (Voter ID) of the applicant or of a parent
The family's PDS (Ration) Card
Note: Uploading more than one of these is recommended, since it makes verification easier.
Mark sheet for the last academic year
Mark sheet for the last academic year
A passport-size photograph taken recently
A passport-size photograph taken recently
A Bonafide Certificate signed by the Head of…
A Bonafide Certificate signed by the Head of the Institution.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Chief Minister's Scholarship Scheme through the online application process outlined below.
Citizen Registration for Member ID
On the official website, select the “Citizen” option
On the official website, select the “Citizen” option.
Anyone using the portal for the first time…
Anyone using the portal for the first time should select “Registration for New User” and go through the sign-up steps to open an account.
Choose which Authentication ID you will use, from…
Choose which Authentication ID you will use, from options including
PDS (Ration Card)
Election Photo ID Card (EPIC).
Key in the card number, locate your name…
Key in the card number, locate your name in the list shown and select “Next”.
The screen will display your EPIC ID
The screen will display your EPIC ID. Select “Accept” if the information is right; otherwise, if it is wrong or rejected, enter the EPIC number yourself and continue.
Select “Validate” so the EPIC number is checked,…
Select “Validate” so the EPIC number is checked, and then “Next” to reach the application form.
Enter every required detail, attach the needed documents,…
Enter every required detail, attach the needed documents, double-check what you have entered and select “Submit.” The system then gives you a unique application number to keep for future use. Sign In
Select “Sign In” and pick a sign-in option
Select “Sign In” and pick a sign-in option: Mobile Number, PDS, EPIC or Member ID.
Provide your User ID and Password and select…
Provide your User ID and Password and select “Login” to get into your account.
Having logged in, select “Apply for Services/Scheme” to…
Having logged in, select “Apply for Services/Scheme” to open a new application.
Enter all the details the form requires, attach…
Enter all the details the form requires, attach the necessary documents, recheck everything and select “Submit.”
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.