Meghalaya Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme

Summary of the Scheme
Name of Scheme	Meghalaya Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme (CMSS)
Launch Date	25-08-2025
Benefits	Annual scholarship of Rs. 6,000/- per eligible student.
Beneficiary	Class XI and XII students. Undergraduate students. Postgraduate students. Ph.D. students. Eligible diploma and other recognised full-time course students.
Nodal Agency	Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Meghalaya.
Subscription	Subscribe here to get Update Regarding Scheme
Mode of Apply	Online through the Meghalaya One Portal.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme 2026-27: ₹6,000 a Year from Class XI to PhD

Meghalaya’s Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme (CMSS) gives every eligible student a fixed ₹6,000 a year, from Class XI all the way to PhD. There is no income limit, the money goes straight to your bank account, and you can hold it alongside other Central and State scholarships.

Deadline alert: Fresh and renewal applications close on 13 November 2026. Today is 12 November, so that is tomorrow. The last date for application verification and defect correction is 4 December 2026. Apply now through the Meghalaya One portal.

What is the scheme?

The Government of Meghalaya announced CMSS in the 2025-26 State Budget and introduced it on 25 August 2025. The Directorate of Higher and Technical Education (DHTE) issues the application notices and manages the process, while the Education Department oversees implementation.

It is now in its second year. According to earlier reporting, CMSS received more than 1,00,000 applications in its first year, and over 98,600 students received assistance. The 2026-27 notice was issued on 5 October 2026.

Scheme at a glance

Key benefits

• ₹6,000 a year for each eligible student
• Covers Class XI and XII, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students
• Valid at recognised institutions inside or outside Meghalaya
• Can be combined with other scholarships. The 2026 scheme banner says receiving CMSS doesn’t make you ineligible for the Post Matric ST Scholarship or other Central or State schemes. You must still meet each scholarship’s own conditions.

Who is eligible?

1. You must be a permanent resident (domicile) of Meghalaya.
2. You must be in a regular, full-time course from Class XI to PhD.
3. Your institution must be recognised, and can be inside or outside the state.
4. You must have a valid bank account, mobile number and email ID.
5. Part-time and correspondence courses are not eligible.

Eligible institutions include:

• Government institutes, colleges and universities
• Institutions of National Importance
• Central and State universities, UGC-recognised autonomous colleges, and institutions recognised under Section 2(f) and/or 12(b) of the UGC Act
• Deemed universities
• Private universities that are recognised and NAAC/NBA ‘A’ accredited
• Private professional institutions affiliated to Central or State universities
• Government and private schools, for Classes XI and XII
• State or UT recognised diploma-granting institutions
• NCVT-affiliated vocational training institutes
• Institutions recognised by regulators such as MCI and AICTE

Documents required

Fresh application (first time)

• Latest or previous year’s marksheet
• Bonafide certificate
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Bank passbook or cancelled cheque, when giving bank details
• Identity proof of the applicant or guardian: MHIS card, MGNREGA job card, EPIC/Voter ID or ration card

Renewal, same institute

• Previous year’s marksheet
• Bonafide certificate from your current institute
• Recent photograph
• Bank passbook or cancelled cheque, only if you want to change your bank details

Renewal, new institute

• Previous year’s marksheet
• Bonafide certificate from the new institute
• Recent photograph
• Bank passbook or cancelled cheque, only if you want to change your bank details
• Self-declaration

Fresh or renewal?

• Didn’t apply in 2025: choose the fresh category.
• Received CMSS in 2025: choose the appropriate renewal category, depending on whether you stayed at the same institution or moved to a new one.

How to apply

1. Open the Meghalaya One portal and go to Services.
2. Find the Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme (CMSS) on the home page or under Scheme/Services.
3. Read the information and check your eligibility.
4. Click Login to Apply and enter your date of birth. Already-registered students use the Login tab.
5. New users choose Register as New User. Authentication may use a PDS/Ration Card number or EPIC (Voter ID) number.
6. Log in and select CMSS for 2026-27.
7. Enter your personal, contact, bank and academic details.
8. Upload the documents for your category.
9. Review everything, submit, and keep the acknowledgement or reference.
10. Check the portal for verification updates. If your application is marked defective, correct it before 4 December 2026.

Key dates

Related scheme

Meritorious Class 12 students can also look at the Meghalaya free laptop scheme.

Need help?

• Meghalaya One: 1971, 1800 345 6851
• CMSS helpdesk: scholarshipregn@gmail.com
• Meghalaya One email: eproposal-meg@meghalaya.gov.in
• Department of Education: 0364-2224201

Frequently asked questions

How much is the scholarship?
₹6,000 a year.

Is there an income limit?
No.

Can students studying outside Meghalaya apply?
Yes, at a recognised institution, provided they are permanent residents of Meghalaya.

Can part-time or correspondence students apply?
No.

Can I get CMSS along with the Post Matric ST Scholarship?
Yes. CMSS doesn’t make you ineligible for it, as long as you meet each scheme’s conditions.

I got the scholarship last year. Do I need to apply again?
Yes. Choose the renewal category.

I changed my college. How do I renew?
Choose the renewal-at-a-new-institute category and upload the bonafide certificate from your new institute.

What if my application is marked defective?
Correct it before 4 December 2026.