Mukhyamantri Gyan Sadhana Merit Scholarship Scheme (CGMS)
Education Department, Government of Gujarat; examination by State Examination Board (SEB), Gandhinagar · Gujarat
| Scheme Name | Mukhyamantri Gyan Sadhana Merit Scholarship Scheme (CGMS) |
| Provided By | Education Department, Government of Gujarat; examination by State Examination Board (SEB), Gandhinagar |
| Eligibility Summary | Classes 9 to 12 · Gujarat residents · No income limit |
About the Program
This Gujarat government scholarship supports meritorious students from Class 9 to 12. It provides financial aid to continue secondary and higher secondary education.
Benefits & Financial Support
₹25k+
Selected students receive ₹5,000 per year for Classes 9 and 10 and ₹7,000 per year for Classes 11 and 12 if studying in government or grant-in-aid schools. Students who studied Classes 1 to 8 under the Right to Education (RTE) Act and secure admission to self-financed schools after clearing the examination are eligible for ₹22,000 per year for Classes 9 and 10 and ₹25,000 per year for Classes 11 and 12.
Financial assistance to support students from Class 9 to Class 12 for secondary and higher secondary education.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | Classes 9 to 12 |
| Course / Stream | Relevant courses |
| Income Limit | No income bar |
| Category / Caste | All |
| Domicile State | Gujarat |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓Marksheets and certificates of previous academic qualifications
- ✓Proof of family income issued by a competent authority (if applicable)
- ✓Aadhaar card, voter ID, or any other government-issued ID
Selection Process
Recipients are selected through a competitive Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) examination conducted by the State Examination Board (SEB), based on merit.
Renewal Policy
The scholarship is a one-time award for each academic year but is renewable annually from Class 9 to Class 12, subject to scheme conditions.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
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The student's school visits the official website, sebexam.org.
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The school logs in using its school code.
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The school enters the code of a registered teacher to proceed with the application.
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The school fills out the CGMS application form for all eligible students and submits it.
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Eligible students must appear for the Gyan Sadhana Scholarship examination.
Common Questions (FAQs)
Who is eligible for the Mukhyamantri Gyan Sadhana Merit Scholarship?
Students who have completed Class 1 to Class 8 without failing a grade or taking a gap year, studying at a government, grant-in-aid primary school, or admitted under the RTE Act in private schools, and are currently in or have passed Class 8 are eligible.
What is the income limit for this scholarship?
There is no income limit for students from government or grant-in-aid schools. For other eligible students, the family income should typically be below ₹1.50 lakh per annum for urban areas or ₹1.20 lakh per annum for rural areas, or within the RTE limits for RTE-quota students.
How do students apply for the Gyan Sadhana Scholarship?
The application process is online and managed through the student's respective school. Schools register eligible students on the official website, sebexam.org. Students must then appear for a competitive entrance examination.
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