- Affected students can transfer to another college, subject to applicable conditions and seat availability.
- Under the scheme, eligible students receive free admission to the transferred college.
- A one-time rehabilitation grant of ₹10,000 is provided through DBT.
- Directorate of University & Higher Education, Manipur Helpline Number: 7085303429
- Directorate of University & Higher Education, Manipur Helpdesk Email: edakuhe@gmail.com
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Summary of the Scheme
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| Name of Scheme | Manipur Chief Minister’s College Students Rehabilitation Scheme |
| Benefits | Free Admission, Transfer, ₹10,000 Grant |
| Beneficiary | Affected Undergraduate College Students |
| Nodal Agency | Directorate of University & Higher Education, Manipur |
| Subscription | Subscribe here to get Update Regarding Scheme |
| Mode of Apply | Offline |
Manipur Chief Minister’s College Students Rehabilitation Scheme: Free Admission, College Transfer and a ₹10,000 Grant
Displacement can derail a student’s education overnight. Manipur’s Chief Minister’s College Students Rehabilitation Scheme (CMCSRS) helps affected undergraduate students keep studying through college transfer, free admission and a one-time ₹10,000 grant paid by DBT.
No application window is open right now. The source says no active online portal has been released, and it gives no last date for 2026-27. Follow the Directorate’s notifications for when a new window opens.
What is the scheme?
CMCSRS is a Government of Manipur scheme implemented by the Directorate of University & Higher Education (DUHE) under the Department of Higher Education. It aims to minimise educational disruption and reduce the risk of dropout among undergraduate students affected by the prevailing situation in the state.
Scheme at a glance
| Benefits | College transfer, free admission, ₹10,000 one-time grant |
| Who can benefit | Affected undergraduate students in Government or Government-Aided colleges of Manipur |
| Nodal agency | Directorate of University & Higher Education, Manipur |
| Mode of application | Offline, as directed in the Directorate’s notification |
| Helpline | 7085303429 |
Key benefits
- Inter-college transfer on request, subject to the applicable conditions and seat availability
- Free admission to the new college, as applicable
- ₹10,000 one-time rehabilitation grant, credited directly to the student’s own bank account by DBT
- Free examination fees for eligible students in the 2025-26 session
How the ₹10,000 is meant to be used
| Purpose | Amount |
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| Books and stationery | ₹5,000 |
| Uniform | ₹2,000 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | ₹3,000 |
Who is eligible?
- The student must be pursuing an undergraduate (UG) programme. The scheme was designed for UG students, and the source doesn’t say PG students are covered.
- The student must be enrolled in a Government or Government-Aided college of Manipur.
- The student must submit the prescribed certificate issued by the SDO/SDC of the relevant subdivision or circle.
- To move to the new college for the next semester, the student must first pass the preceding semester examinations at the previous college.
Documents required
- Aadhaar details
- Displacement certificate issued by the SDO/SDC of your subdivision or circle
- Bank account details (bank passbook front page)
- College identity card
- Admission-related documents (such as the admission slip)
How to apply
There is no open window yet. When the Directorate announces one:
- Watch the CMCSRS notification on the Department of Higher Education, Manipur website, in state newspapers and through your college.
- Get the certificate from the SDO/SDC of the subdivision or circle where you currently live.
- Obtain the application form or online link given in the notification.
- Fill in your personal, college and course details correctly.
- Attach the SDO/SDC certificate, Aadhaar copy, bank passbook front page and admission slip.
- Name your preferred new college if you want a transfer.
- Submit online or at the designated office or college, as the notification directs, before the last date.
- Keep a copy of the form and documents.
How beneficiaries are selected
A Screening Committee examines applications received by the last date. It checks that they are genuine using the documents and, where needed, enquiries at the college or locality.
Committee members:
- Director (UHE), Government of Manipur, as Chairperson
- Additional Director (UHE), as Member
- Senior Finance Officer (UHE), as Member
- Four Principals of Government Colleges nominated by the Chairperson, as Members
The Administrative Department of Higher Education approves the final beneficiary list, and the Directorate publishes the selected students through official notifications.
Other Manipur schemes
- Manipur State Competitive Scholarship Scheme: ₹4,800 a year for Class 5 students and ₹7,800 for Class 8 students, selected through a competitive exam
- Manipur Chief Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Civil Services Aspirants: free or partially funded coaching for UPSC and other civil services exams (100% for the top 200 ranks through classroom mode, partial scholarships for later ranks through online/VSAT mode)
Need help?
- Helpline: 7085303429
- Email: edakuhe@gmail.com
Frequently asked questions
How much money do students get?
A one-time ₹10,000 grant, plus free admission and the option to transfer.
How is the grant paid?
Directly to the student’s bank account by DBT.
Which certificate is mandatory?
The certificate from the SDO/SDC of the relevant subdivision or circle.
Who selects the beneficiaries?
A Screening Committee headed by the Director (UHE), with final approval from the Department of Higher Education.
Can a student join the next semester at the new college?
Yes, but only after passing the preceding semester examinations at the previous college.