State SchemeVerified for 2026
Sikkim State Merit Scholarship Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Based on academic merit (80%+ in Class 12); verification by district education offices; sanction orders issued for direct bank transfer.[1][2]
Verification Flow
1
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
2
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
3
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for Sikkim State Merit Scholarship
Q.What marks are required?
80%+ in Class 12 single sitting.[1]
Q.Is income limit applicable?
No for Merit, yes for General category.[1]
Q.Where to apply?
scholarships.sikkim.gov.in[2]
Supporting Guides
Official Support
WebsiteOfficial Portal
HelplineDistrict education/scholarship offices[2]