Sarkari Yojana

Mukhyamantri Gyansetu Merit Scholarship Yojana

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Gujarat
Quick Summary: The Mukhyamantri Gyansetu Merit Scholarship Yojana of Gujarat selects 30,000 meritorious students through a Common Entrance Test and supports them from Class 6th to 12th, with ₹5,000/- to ₹7,000/- a year in government schools and ₹20,000/- to ₹25,000/- in selected private schools.

About Mukhyamantri Gyansetu Merit Scholarship Yojana

Through the “Mukhyamantri Gyansetu Merit Scholarship Yojana”, the Education Department, Government of Gujarat picks 30,000 bright students who have studied up to Class 5 continuously in government, aided or RTE-approved schools, and gives them scholarships to study from Class 6th to Class 12th in selected government, aided or private schools. Students are chosen through a Common Entrance Test held by the State Examination Board, Gandhinagar.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Mukhyamantri Gyansetu Merit Scholarship Yojana, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only residents of Gujarat can apply

Only residents of Gujarat can apply.

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The applicant has to be a student

The applicant has to be a student.

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Classes 1st to 5th must have been studied…

Classes 1st to 5th must have been studied in a Government/ Government-aided/ RTE-approved self-financed primary school in Gujarat.

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The student must have cleared the Common Entrance…

The student must have cleared the Common Entrance Test (CET) of the State Examination Board and appear in the merit list.

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Admission to Class 6th must have been taken…

Admission to Class 6th must have been taken in a Government/ Government-aided/ RTE-approved self-financed primary school in Gujarat.

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

Benefits Provided

Mukhyamantri Gyansetu Merit Scholarship Yojana provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Government Schools and Government -aided Schools (Approved by Education Department):

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Students of Class 6th to 8th receive ₹5,000/-…

Students of Class 6th to 8th receive ₹5,000/- per year.

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In Class 9th to 10th, the scholarship is…

In Class 9th to 10th, the scholarship is ₹6,000/- per year.

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Class 11th to 12th students are given ₹7,000/-…

Class 11th to 12th students are given ₹7,000/- per year. Private (Selected) Schools:

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Class 6th to 8th students get ₹20,000/- per…

Class 6th to 8th students get ₹20,000/- per year.

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For Class 9th to 10th, ₹22,000/- per year…

For Class 9th to 10th, ₹22,000/- per year is paid.

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₹25,000/- per year goes to students of Class…

₹25,000/- per year goes to students of Class 11th to 12th. Frequency of Disbursement:

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The amount is paid each year in two…

The amount is paid each year in two installments, with the first 50% released once attendance of at least 80% in the first semester is confirmed.

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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1. Certificate of income.

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

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Mukhyamantri Gyansetu Merit Scholarship Yojana through the online application process outlined below.

Registration Process:

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Go to the official website

Go to the official website: http://gssyguj.in

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Register online with the 18-digit CTS Aadhaar UDI…

Register online with the 18-digit CTS Aadhaar UDI number.

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Enter your mobile number, verify it through OTP…

Enter your mobile number, verify it through OTP and set a password to finish registering. Application Process:

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Sign in with the registered Aadhaar number and…

Sign in with the registered Aadhaar number and password.

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Complete the online application form with care, giving…

Complete the online application form with care, giving personal details, school details (UDISE number), category (SC/ST/OBC/General/EWS) and residence type (Urban/Rural).

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Upload the documents needed, including the caste certificate…

Upload the documents needed, including the caste certificate where applicable.

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Preview the form, then save and submit it…

Preview the form, then save and submit it online.

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Print the submitted form and keep it for…

Print the submitted form and keep it for future reference.

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Keep checking the website and your registered mobile…

Keep checking the website and your registered mobile number for updates and merit list announcements. Contact Us: Commissioner of Schools Address: Block-9, 1 st floor, J.M.Bhavan, Old sachivalaya, Gandhinagar Tel. no. : 079-23254011 Other office: 079-23254014 E-mail: gssyguj@gmail.com

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