CMSS

Under this scheme, financial support is provided to students from Class XI to Ph.D. level. It offers a fixed annual scholarship of ₹6,000 for post-matric studies, which is paid directly into the students’ bank accounts. This scholarship is often provided in addition to other scholarships.

The Chief Minister's Scholarship Scheme under the Education Department, Government of Meghalaya, provides financial support to students from Class XI to Ph.D. level. The scheme offers a fixed annual scholarship of ₹6,000 for post-matric studies, which is paid directly into the students’ bank accounts. This scholarship may be provided in addition to other scholarships.

Objectives of the Scheme:

(a) To empower eligible students of Meghalaya to pursue quality education from post-matriculation to doctorate level by providing financial assistance.

(b) To ensure timely, direct, and error-free delivery of scholarships to the targeted beneficiaries.

• The student must be a domicile of Meghalaya.
• The student must have a valid bank account, mobile number, and email ID.
• Students pursuing part-time or correspondence courses are not eligible.
• The student must have secured at least 35% marks in the preceding academic year.
• The scholarship is available only to students pursuing full-time regular courses in recognized institutions, including:

i) Government institutes/colleges/universities

ii) Institutions of National Importance

iii) Central/State Universities; autonomous colleges recognized by UGC; and institutions recognized under Section 2(f) and/or 12(b) of the UGC Act

iv) Deemed Universities

v) Private universities/institutions affiliated with Central/State Universities

vi) Government/Government-aided/Private schools (for Classes XI and XII)

vii) State/UT-recognized diploma-granting institutions

viii) NCVT-affiliated vocational training institutes

ix) Institutions recognized by regulatory bodies such as MCI, AICTE, etc.

Cancellation of Scholarship:

The Directorate reserves the right to cancel the scholarship under the following circumstances:

(a) If the student is involved in misconduct or disciplinary proceedings, as reported by the concerned institution.

(c) If the student is found to be ineligible at any stage, either during verification or thereafter. In such cases, the student shall be liable to refund the entire scholarship amount received.

An eligible student shall be awarded a fixed scholarship of ₹6,000/- (Rupees six thousand only) per annum.