Sarkari Yojana

Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme

Gujarat
Quick Summary: Gujarat's Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme helps meritorious Class 10 and 12 passouts from families earning up to ₹4,50,000/- a year, with grants of up to ₹5,00,000/- for medical and dental courses and smaller amounts for engineering, diploma and other higher studies.

About Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme

The Education Department, Government of Gujarat, runs the “Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme” to promote higher studies by giving financial help to bright students who have cleared Class 10th or Class 12th and taken admission in diploma, degree or higher education courses. The amount of support differs depending on the course and the student’s merit.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must live in Gujarat

Applicants must live in Gujarat.

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Applicants must be students

Applicants must be students.

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Applicants must have cleared the Class 10th or…

Applicants must have cleared the Class 10th or Class 12th examination.

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Applicants must have taken admission in a diploma…

Applicants must have taken admission in a diploma course, a degree course after a diploma, or a degree course after Class 12th.

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Applicants must be studying medical, dental, engineering, technology,…

Applicants must be studying medical, dental, engineering, technology, pharmacy, Ayurveda, homeopathy, nursing, physiotherapy, para-medical or higher education courses.

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The family's yearly income must be ₹4,50,000/- or…

The family's yearly income must be ₹4,50,000/- or less.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Support is given under four categories (benefit type, assistance amount and number of beneficiaries):

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Medical and Dental Courses:

financial help of up to ₹5,00,000/-, for 250 Students.

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Engineering/Technology, Pharmacy Diploma to Degree, Ayurveda/Homeopathy, Nursing, Physiotherapy,…

Engineering/Technology, Pharmacy Diploma to Degree, Ayurveda/Homeopathy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Para-medical Courses: financial help of up to ₹1,00,000/-, for 1,130 Students.

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Diploma Courses:

financial help of up to ₹50,000/-, for 120 Students.

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Higher Education Courses:

financial help of up to ₹10,000/-, for 1,000 Students.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Mark sheet of the Class 10th/12th examination

Mark sheet of the Class 10th/12th examination.

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Evidence of admission to the diploma or degree…

Evidence of admission to the diploma or degree course (whichever applies).

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Certificate of income confirming family earnings of ≤…

Certificate of income confirming family earnings of ≤ ₹4,50,000 a year.

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Residence proof, such as an Aadhaar Card, Voter…

Residence proof, such as an Aadhaar Card, Voter ID or other valid Government ID.

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Bank account particulars for DBT

Bank account particulars for DBT.

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Caste certificate, where applicable and needed for merit…

Caste certificate, where applicable and needed for merit consideration.

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A recent passport-size photograph

A recent passport-size photograph.

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Any further details that may be requested

Any further details that may be requested.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme through the online application process outlined below.

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Register on the Gujarat scholarship website with your…

Register on the Gujarat scholarship website with your Standard 10th or Standard 12th seat number, typing it without any spaces or special characters.

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Those applying for a Diploma to Degree course…

Those applying for a Diploma to Degree course must register with their Diploma enrollment number instead.

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Type your name exactly as printed on the…

Type your name exactly as printed on the original Standard 10 or 12 marksheet.

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Fill in the year of passing as shown…

Fill in the year of passing as shown on the marksheet (for example, 2024). Give a personal mobile number that you will keep active for the whole duration of your course, because key updates are sent to it by SMS.

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Key in your 12-digit Aadhaar card number and…

Key in your 12-digit Aadhaar card number and verify it.

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Provide accurate ration card information, including the ration…

Provide accurate ration card information, including the ration card number and the student's member ID number.

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Enter correct bank account particulars and an email…

Enter correct bank account particulars and an email ID that you use.

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Fill in the percentage from the marksheet; where…

Fill in the percentage from the marksheet; where it is not given, work it out according to the rules of your university or board.

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While choosing the stream, Arts and Commerce students…

While choosing the stream, Arts and Commerce students should pick "General Stream" and Science students should pick "Science Stream".

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References