State SchemeVerified for 2026

Chief Minister’s Merit Scholarship Scheme Last Date & Deadlines 2026

Application Deadline

30 November 2026

Applications are verified after Class 12 results, typically closing by November.

Timeline Details & Extensions

Applications must be submitted and finalized before 11:59 PM on the closing date. We advise students to submit applications at least a week in advance to avoid last-minute server bottlenecks.

  • Institute-level verification continues for 15-30 days after the student application deadline.
  • Incomplete or unfinalized drafts are auto-rejected on the last date.

FAQs for Chief Minister’s Merit Scholarship Scheme

Q.What is the award amount for the Chief Minister's Merit Scholarship?

Selected students receive ₹3,000 per year for up to 5 consecutive years.

Q.Is there any family income ceiling?

No, there is no family income limit for this merit-based award.

Q.How many students are selected?

A total of 2,000 students (1,000 boys and 1,000 girls) are selected from the SC/ST/SCA/SCC communities.