Meghalaya Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme

Meghalaya Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme 2026-27: Apply by 13 November

Only days remain to apply for the Meghalaya Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme (CMSS) 2026-27. The window closes on 13 November 2026.

What is CMSS?

The Meghalaya Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme is a state government scholarship that gives eligible students a fixed ₹6,000 per year, from Class XI through to Ph.D. It was announced in the 2025-26 State Budget and launched on 25 August 2025. The Directorate of Higher and Technical Education (DHTE) is the nodal agency.

In its first year, the scheme received over 1,00,000 applications, and more than 98,600 students received assistance. It is now in its second year, and both fresh and renewal applications are open.

Key Benefits

• A fixed scholarship of ₹6,000 per year
• Covers Class XI and XII, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D. students
• No family income ceiling, so every income group can apply
• Money is paid directly into the student’s bank account
• Can be availed along with other Central and State scholarships, including the Post Matric ST Scholarship, as long as you meet each scheme’s own rules
• Valid at recognised institutions inside or outside Meghalaya

Who Can Apply?

• You must be a permanent resident (domicile) of Meghalaya.
• You must be enrolled in a regular, full-time course from Class XI to Ph.D.
• Your institution must be recognised. This includes government colleges and universities, Institutions of National Importance, deemed universities, recognised private universities (NAAC/NBA ‘A’ accredited), schools offering Class XI and XII, diploma-granting institutions and NCVT-affiliated vocational institutes.
• You must have a valid bank account, mobile number and email ID.
• Students in part-time or correspondence courses are not eligible.

Important Dates

Documents Required

Fresh application

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

Renewal, same institute

• Latest marksheet (previous year)
• Bonafide certificate from the current institute
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Bank passbook or cancelled cheque, only if you want to change your bank details

Renewal, new institute

• Latest marksheet (previous year)
• Bonafide certificate from the new institute
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Self-declaration
• Bank passbook or cancelled cheque, only if you want to change your bank details

How to Apply

1. Visit the Meghalaya One Portal and open the Services section.
2. Select the Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme (CMSS) option.
3. Click Login to Apply and enter your date of birth. New users should choose Register as New User and authenticate with a PDS/Ration Card Number or EPIC (Voter ID) Number, as the portal instructs.
4. Select CMSS for academic year 2026-27 and open the application form.
5. Fill in your personal, contact, banking and academic details.
6. Upload the documents for your category (fresh, renewal at the same institute, or renewal at a new institute).
7. Review everything carefully, submit, and save your acknowledgement or application reference.

Students who did not apply in 2025 should choose the fresh category. Those who received the scholarship in 2025 should choose the appropriate renewal category.

If Your Application Is Marked Defective

Check the portal regularly for verification updates. If your application is flagged as defective, correct it before 4 December 2026.

Contact and Helpdesk

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