Chief Ministers’ Education Assistance Scheme
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to students from economically weaker sections, marginalized communities & specially-abled students. Under this scheme, students receive financial aid for pursuing education within & outside the state, abroad, & in registered coaching institutions.
- Ministry / Department
- Education Department
- Level
- State
- Benefit type
- cash
Chief Ministers’ Education Assistance Scheme क्या है?
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to students from economically weaker sections, marginalized communities & specially-abled students. Under this scheme, students receive financial aid for pursuing education within & outside the state, abroad, & in registered coaching institutions.
- लाभ
- > * * सी. एम. ई. ए. एस. के तहत सहायता की प्रकृति छात्र निम्नलिखित सहायता के लिए पात्र होंगेः * * * * (i) राज्य के भीतरः * * * * एस. आई. नं. * * * पाठ्यक्रम * * * संस्थान का प्रकार * * * * राशि (₹ में) (प्रति माह/वर्ष) * * 1 स्नातक/डिप्लोमा और समतुल्य सरकारी और निजी-₹5,000/- पीएम2 पेशेवर/तकनीकी-स्नातक और समतुल्य-सरकार ₹5,000/- पीएम3 स्नातकोत्तर और समतुल्य-सरकारी और निजी-₹7,000/- पीएम4 व्यावसायिक/तकनीकी-स्नातकोत्तर और समतुल्य-सरकारी ₹ 2,00,000-PA * * (ii) देश के भीतर राज्य के बाहरः * * * * एस. आई. नं. * * * पाठ्यक्रम * * * संस्थान का प्रकार * * * * राशि (₹ में) (प्रति माह/वर्ष) * * 1 स्नातक/डिप्लोमा और समकक्ष सरकारी और निजी-₹ 7,000/- पीएम2 पेशेवर/तकनीकी-स्नातक और समकक्ष-सरकार ₹ 7,000/- पीएम3 स्नातकोत्तर और समकक्ष-सरकारी और निजी-₹ 9,000/- पीएम4-पेशेवर/तकनीकी-स्नातकोत्तर और समकक्ष-सरकारी ₹ 2,50,000-PA * * (iii) विदेश में अध्ययन करनाः ₹ 5,00,000-PA * * * * (iv) कोचिंग सेंटर में अध्ययन करनाः ₹ 1,50,000-PA * * * * * नोटः * * वित्तीय सहायता की मात्रा छात्र की वित्तीय आवश्यकता और धन की उपलब्धता के आधार पर निर्धारित की जाएगी।
- स्तर
- State — Sikkim
- मंत्रालय / विभाग
- Education Department
- लाभ का प्रकार
- cash
- मुख्य पात्रता
- The student must be a domicile of the Sikkim state.
- अंतिम सत्यापन
- 18 Jun 2026
Benefits
> * * सी. एम. ई. ए. एस. के तहत सहायता की प्रकृति छात्र निम्नलिखित सहायता के लिए पात्र होंगेः * * * * (i) राज्य के भीतरः * * * * एस. आई. नं. * * * पाठ्यक्रम * * * संस्थान का प्रकार * * * * राशि (₹ में) (प्रति माह/वर्ष) * * 1 स्नातक/डिप्लोमा और समतुल्य सरकारी और निजी-₹5,000/- पीएम2 पेशेवर/तकनीकी-स्नातक और समतुल्य-सरकार ₹5,000/- पीएम3 स्नातकोत्तर और समतुल्य-सरकारी और निजी-₹7,000/- पीएम4 व्यावसायिक/तकनीकी-स्नातकोत्तर और समतुल्य-सरकारी ₹ 2,00,000-PA * * (ii) देश के भीतर राज्य के बाहरः * * * * एस. आई. नं. * * * पाठ्यक्रम * * * संस्थान का प्रकार * * * * राशि (₹ में) (प्रति माह/वर्ष) * * 1 स्नातक/डिप्लोमा और समकक्ष सरकारी और निजी-₹ 7,000/- पीएम2 पेशेवर/तकनीकी-स्नातक और समकक्ष-सरकार ₹ 7,000/- पीएम3 स्नातकोत्तर और समकक्ष-सरकारी और निजी-₹ 9,000/- पीएम4-पेशेवर/तकनीकी-स्नातकोत्तर और समकक्ष-सरकारी ₹ 2,50,000-PA * * (iii) विदेश में अध्ययन करनाः ₹ 5,00,000-PA * * * * (iv) कोचिंग सेंटर में अध्ययन करनाः ₹ 1,50,000-PA * * * * * नोटः * * वित्तीय सहायता की मात्रा छात्र की वित्तीय आवश्यकता और धन की उपलब्धता के आधार पर निर्धारित की जाएगी।
Eligibility
Documents Required
- ✓ Certificate of Identification (COI) of the student/father
- ✓ Bonafide Certificate from the concerned institution
- ✓ Birth Certificate of the student
- ✓ Voter Identity Card of a student/father
- ✓ Aadhaar Card of the student
- ✓ Pass Certificate/Marks Statement of the previous class/semester/year
- ✓ Fee structure of the course
- ✓ Bank account details
- ✓ Note: A revenue stamp should be affixed to the application form.
How to Apply
Step 1: Offline — Step 1
The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the designated cell in the Chief Minister’s Office, Tashiling Secretariat, Gangtok and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: Offline — Step 2
In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Offline — Step 3
Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Chief Minister’s Office, Tashiling Secretariat, Gangtok. > Post Application Process:
Step 1: Offline — Step 1
The application will be reviewed and verified through an official procedure.
Step 2: Offline — Step 2
A nodal officer appointed by the CMO will oversee eligibility, approval, fund disbursement, and record-keeping.
Step 3: Offline — Step 3
Upon approval, financial assistance will be disbursed directly to the applicant’s bank account. > Application Renewal Process: The financial assistance granted under this scheme may be renewed annually until the completion of the student’s course of study, subject to the following conditions:
Step 1: Offline — Step 1
The student must remain enrolled in the educational institution during the period of renewal.
Step 2: Offline — Step 2
The student must have passed and cleared all prescribed courses (semester/annual) in the enrolled academic programme.
Step 3: Offline — Step 3
The student must continue to meet the eligibility criteria.
Step 4: Offline — Step 4
The scholarship from other sources will be reviewed while verifying the applications and the eligibility will be considered accordingly.
FAQ
Who can apply for CMEAS?
Any student who is a domicile of Sikkim and belongs to the EWS category can apply.
Can private institution students apply?
Yes, assistance is available for both government and private institutions.
What is the income limit to be eligible?
The family income should not exceed the government-specified limit (updated from time to time).
Is this scheme renewable every year?
Yes, subject to satisfactory academic progress and eligibility.
What are the disbursement modes?
The amount is directly transferred to the student’s bank account.
Where should I submit the application?
At the designated cell in the Chief Minister’s Office, Tashiling Secretariat, Gangtok.
Do I need a Bonafide Certificate?
Yes, it is mandatory from your current institution.
Who manages the funds of this scheme?
The Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) handles fund disbursement, monitoring, and audit compliance.
Is there any special consideration for students from minority or marginalized communities?
Yes, students from marginalized communities, minority groups, specially-abled categories (Divyangjan), and orphans are given special consideration under the scheme.
How often is the financial assistance released under the CMEAS?
The assistance is released on a semester-wise basis (half-yearly or annually) depending on the student’s academic progress and course structure.
Sources & References
- Official scheme website ↗
- Source record ↗
- Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.
Ready to apply?
Applications are accepted only on the official government portal.
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