Sarkari Yojana
Hon’ble Chief Minister’s Merit Scholarship Scheme-Sikkim
About Hon’ble Chief Minister’s Merit Scholarship Scheme-Sikkim
Started in 2010 by the Education Department, Government of Sikkim, the “Hon’ble Chief Minister’s Merit Scholarship Scheme” gives talented, deserving children from underprivileged families free education up to Graduation level and a chance to study at reputed Public Schools in and outside the State. Chosen students are admitted to Public Schools empanelled with the HRD Department, within and outside the State.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
01 Apr 2010
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Hon’ble Chief Minister’s Merit Scholarship Scheme-Sikkim, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only local students of Sikkim can apply
Only local students of Sikkim can apply.
Age at the time of applying must be…
Age at the time of applying must be from 11 to 12.5 years.
Classes 1st to 5th must have been studied…
Classes 1st to 5th must have been studied at a government school in Sikkim.
The student must have stood 1st in the…
The student must have stood 1st in the class 5th annual examination.
Note:
Should the top-ranked student not qualify, the next eligible student by rank is considered.
Eligible candidates have to sit the Selection Test held by the Examination Section of the HRD Department.
Benefits Provided
Hon’ble Chief Minister’s Merit Scholarship Scheme-Sikkim provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Free Education:
Selected students pay no academic fees right up to Graduation level.
School Admission:
Students are placed in reputed public schools empanelled by the HRD Department, in and outside the state.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Transfer Certificate from school (after class 5 th…
Transfer Certificate from school (after class 5 th )
Class 5th Annual Examination marksheet
Class 5th Annual Examination marksheet
Local Residential Certificate
Local Residential Certificate
A document proving age
A document proving age
Other documents the HRD Department specifies when applying
Other documents the HRD Department specifies when applying
2010-04-01
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Hon’ble Chief Minister’s Merit Scholarship Scheme-Sikkim through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process:
Parents/guardians should get in touch with their child's…
Parents/guardians should get in touch with their child's government school to use the scheme.
The head of the government school puts forward…
The head of the government school puts forward the student ranked 1st in the class 5th Annual Examination.
Nominated students hand in the required documents to…
Nominated students hand in the required documents to the Human Resource Development (HRD) Department. Selection Test Process:
Eligible students take a written selection test held…
Eligible students take a written selection test held by the Examination Section, HRD Department.
The selected students are declared on the basis…
The selected students are declared on the basis of test results and verification.
Seats are allotted to selected students in schools…
Seats are allotted to selected students in schools empanelled with the HRD Department within and outside the state.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.