Sikkim State Merit Scholarship
Education Dept., Govt. of Sikkim · Sikkim
| Scheme Name | Sikkim State Merit Scholarship |
| Provided By | Education Dept., Govt. of Sikkim |
| Eligibility Summary | Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income) |
About the Program
The Post Matric Merit Scholarship by the Education Department, Government of Sikkim, supports meritorious students who secure 80% or above in Class 12, providing monthly stipends and subject reimbursements for higher education.[1][2][3]
Benefits & Financial Support
₹5k+
Merit scholarship assistance of ₹3,000 to ₹5,000 per year for students pursuing higher education.
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Monthly scholarship of ₹1,600-₹2,000
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annual reimbursement up to ₹10,000 for notified subjects.[1]
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | UG / PG |
| Course / Stream | Relevant courses |
| Income Limit | No income bar |
| Category / Caste | General |
| Domicile State | Sikkim |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓Certificate of Identification (COI)
- ✓Class 12 mark sheet
- ✓school/college bonafide certificate
- ✓bank details
- ✓Aadhaar/EPIC
Selection Process
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Based on academic merit (80%+ in Class 12)
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verification by district education offices
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sanction orders issued for direct bank transfer.[1][2]
Renewal Policy
Renewable based on continued academic performance and document submission
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via the official portal. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
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Register/login at Sikkim Student Scholarship Portal (scholarships.sikkim.gov.in).[2
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Fill application form matching profile.[2
- 3Upload documents
COI, mark sheets, income certificate if applicable, bank details.[2
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Submit before deadline.[2
Common Questions (FAQs)
What marks are required?
80%+ in Class 12 single sitting.[1]
Is income limit applicable?
No for Merit, yes for General category.[1]
Where to apply?
scholarships.sikkim.gov.in[2]
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