Scholarship
Chief Minister Higher Education Scholarship Scheme(CMHESS)
Overview
About CMHESS
The Chief Minister Higher Education Scholarship Scheme is a state cash scholarship run by the Higher Education Department, Government of Rajasthan. It is meant to help students from low-income families meet the cost of studying beyond school, when household finances might otherwise stand in the way of a degree.
The department administers the award for students pursuing higher education in the state. It is paid as a monthly stipend over the length of a qualifying course, with a separate provision for students with disabilities. Eligibility is tied to performance in the school-leaving examination and to family income, so the scheme reaches merit students from economically weaker sections rather than every applicant.
You apply online through the Rajasthan SSO portal, and there is no application fee. Because the funding comes from the state, the scheme is for Rajasthan students, and those already drawing another government scholarship are not covered.
Sources: Chief Minister Higher Education Scholarship Scheme, myScheme (Government of India) · Rajasthan Chief Minister Higher Education Scholarship Scheme, Govt Schemes India · Department of College Education, Higher & Technical Education, Government of Rajasthan
Who runs it
Provider
Higher Education Department, Government Of Rajasthan
State / UT Government
Higher Education Department · Higher Education Department, Government Of Rajasthan
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State/ UT |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Online |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan. | |
| The applicant should be a regular student. | |
| The student should be studying at a government or recognized non-government higher or technical institute in Rajasthan. | |
| Students should have passed the 12th examination from the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education, Ajmer, in the current year with a minimum of 60% marks and secured a position within the top one lakh of the board's merit list. | |
| Disabled students should have a disability of 40% or more. | |
| The total annual income of the applicant's parents or guardians should not exceed ₹2,50,000/-. | |
| The student should not be receiving benefits from any other scholarship or equivalent scheme provided by the Government of India or the State Government. | |
| The student should have a savings account in a nationalized bank. | |
| The applicant should possess a valid Aadhaar card. | |
| The student should have a Jan Aadhaar Card (Bhamashah Card). |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Under this scheme, eligible students will receive the following financial assistance:: The students will receive ₹500/- per month for a maximum of 10 months, totaling up to ₹5,000/- annually.
- The students with a disability of 40% or more will receive ₹1,000/- per month for up to 10 months, totaling a maximum of ₹10,000/- annually.
- Note: The benefits under this scheme are available for a maximum of 5 years for regular students studying in higher educational institutions. If students discontinue their studies before completing 5 years, the benefits will be valid only for the previous year.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
CMHESS – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.