Uttarakhand CM Meritorious Scholarship Scheme for Admission in Top 50 NIRF Institutions

Highlights
  • The scheme offers a ₹50,000 financial incentive to eligible Uttarakhand students.
  • Students must enrol in UG courses at a top 50 NIRF-ranked (Overall) university.
  • The incentive supports students pursuing higher education at top-ranked universities.
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Higher Education Department, Uttarakhand
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  • Higher Education Department, Uttarakhand Helpdesk Email: highereducation.director@gmail.com
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Uttarakhand CM Meritorious Scholarship Scheme for Admission in Top 50 NIRF Institutions Notification
Summary of the Scheme
Name of Scheme Uttarakhand CM Meritorious Scholarship Scheme for Admission in Top 50 NIRF Institutions
Benefits ₹50,000 Financial Assistance
Beneficiary Uttarakhand Meritorious Undergraduate Students
Nodal Agency Uttarakhand Higher Education Department
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Mode of Apply Online

Uttarakhand CM Meritorious Scholarship: ₹50,000 for Admission to a Top 50 NIRF University

Getting into one of India’s best universities is an achievement, but it also means higher fees and the cost of living away from home. Uttarakhand’s CM Meritorious Scholarship Scheme gives students from the state a one-time incentive of ₹50,000 when they secure an undergraduate seat at a top 50 NIRF-ranked university.

What is the scheme?

The scheme rewards meritorious students of Uttarakhand who win admission to an undergraduate programme at a university ranked in the top 50 of the NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) Overall category. The Department of Higher Education, Government of Uttarakhand, runs it through the Directorate of Higher Education, Haldwani.

Its goals are to recognise academic merit, encourage Uttarakhand’s students to compete for places at the country’s most prestigious institutions, and give financial support at the start of their higher education.

Scheme at a glance
Benefit One-time ₹50,000 incentive
Who can apply Uttarakhand students admitted to a UG course at a top 50 NIRF (Overall) university
Number of beneficiaries Up to 100 students per academic year
Nodal agency Uttarakhand Higher Education Department
Mode of application Online, via the Samarth scholarship portal
Last date (July 2026 – June 2027 session) 31 December 2026

Key benefits

  • ₹50,000 per selected student, given once after admission in the first year of the course.
  • No annual repetition. The government order doesn’t provide for the amount to be repeated each year.
  • Limited to 100 students from Uttarakhand in a given academic year.
  • Undergraduate courses only.
  • Fully online. You can apply from anywhere without visiting an office.

Who is eligible?

  1. You must be a student of Uttarakhand.
  2. You must have secured admission to a university ranked in the top 50 in the NIRF Overall category.
  3. The admission must be for an undergraduate (graduation) degree course.
  4. You must be in the first year of the course.
  5. You must apply in the same academic year in which you took admission.

Students who had already taken admission before the scheme came into force can’t claim the benefit. Since you must apply in the year you are admitted, applying for an admission taken in an earlier year isn’t allowed.

Documents to keep ready

  • Identity proof (Aadhaar card)
  • Class 12 marksheet and qualifying examination certificate
  • Uttarakhand domicile or residence certificate, if required
  • Admission letter or bonafide certificate from the institution
  • Proof of the institution’s applicable NIRF ranking
  • Bank account details
  • Recent photograph and signature

How to apply

The whole process is online on the Samarth-based Uttarakhand Higher Education Scholarship Portal.

  1. Visit the portal and click Register on the home page.
  2. Enter your email, mobile number, parents’ names, gender, date of birth and category, then create and confirm a password and submit.
  3. Log in with your registered email or mobile number and password.
  4. From the list of Currently Active Schemes, choose “CM Scholarship for admission in Top 50 NIRF Ranking Institutions” for the July 2026 – June 2027 session.
  5. Enter your personal, academic and admission details carefully.
  6. Upload all the documents the form asks for, in the prescribed format.
  7. Review everything and click Final Submit.
  8. Save or print the acknowledgement for future reference.

Deadline

Applications for the July 2026 – June 2027 session are open, and the last date is 31 December 2026. Students admitted to the first year this session should apply before then. Don’t leave it to the final days, since last-minute portal issues or missing documents can cost you the benefit.

Other schemes from the same department

  • Uttarakhand Chief Minister Higher Education Scheme, for students pursuing higher education
  • Uttarakhand Competitive Exam Incentive Scheme, for candidates preparing for competitive exams

Need help?

Write to the Higher Education Department, Uttarakhand helpdesk at highereducation.director@gmail.com.

Frequently asked questions

Is the ₹50,000 given every year?
No. It is a one-time incentive given after first-year admission.

How many students can get it?
Up to 100 students from Uttarakhand in a given academic year.

Can PG or PhD students apply?
No. The scheme covers undergraduate courses only.

Is the application online or offline?
Online only, through the Samarth scholarship portal.

I took admission two years ago. Can I apply now?
No. You must apply in the same academic year you took admission.

What is the last date for 2026-27?
31 December 2026.