Scholarship
Chief Ministers’ Education Assistance Scheme(CMEAS)
Overview
About CMEAS
The Chief Ministers' Education Assistance Scheme (CMEAS) is a Government of Sikkim scholarship for students who struggle to meet the cost of their education. It was launched by the state's Education Department and is implemented through the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) in Gangtok, where a nodal officer handles verification, approval and disbursement. The assistance goes to students from economically weaker sections, marginalised communities and specially-abled students.
The scheme provides financial assistance for study within Sikkim, elsewhere in India, abroad, and at registered coaching institutions, with the amount set by the student's financial need and the funds available. To qualify, a student must be a Sikkim domicile from the Economically Weaker Section, enrolled at a recognised institution, with annual family income within the limit the government sets from time to time. Special consideration is given to students from marginalised and minority communities, Divyangjan and orphans.
Applications are offline. A student collects the prescribed form from the designated cell at the Chief Minister's Office, Tashiling Secretariat, Gangtok, and submits it there with the required documents, which include a Certificate of Identification, a bonafide certificate from the institution, previous marks statements and bank details. The financial assistance is released on a semester-wise or annual basis, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Sources: myScheme (Government of India) – Chief Ministers' Education Assistance Scheme (CMEAS) · Education Department, Government of Sikkim – CMEAS Guidelines · The Voice of Sikkim – Applications open for CM's Education Assistance Scheme
Who runs it
Provider
Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Sikkim
State / UT Government
Education Department · Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Sikkim
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State/ UT |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Offline |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The student must be a domicile of the Sikkim state. | |
| The student must belong to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) as defined by the government. | |
| The student must be enrolled in a recognized educational institution, a recognized distance education institution, or a recognized institution abroad. | |
| The student should be studying in a registered coaching center. | |
| A special consideration shall be given to students from marginalized, minority communities and specially abled categories (Divyangjan) and orphans. | |
| The annual family income of the student shall not exceed a limit specified by the government, as revised from time to time. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Nature of Assistance
- Under the CMEAS, students shall be eligible for the following assistance: (i) Within State: SI.No.CourseType of InstitutionAmount (in ₹) (per month/annum)1Undergraduates/Diploma and EquivalentGovernment & PrivateUpto ₹5,000/- PM2Professional/Technical- Undergraduate & EquivalentGovernment Upto ₹5,000/- PM3Post Graduate & EquivalentGovernment & PrivateUpto ₹7,000/- PM4Professional/Technical - Postgraduate & EquivalentGovernmentUpto ₹7,000/- PM5PhD & aboveGovernment & PrivateUpto ₹10,000/- PM6Professional/Technical - Undergraduate & EquivalentPrivateUpto ₹1,50,000/- PA7Professional/Technical - Postgraduate & EquivalentPrivateUpto ₹2,00,000/- PA(ii) Outside State within Country:
- SI.No.CourseType of InstitutionAmount (in ₹) (per month/annum)1Undergraduates/Diploma and EquivalentGovernment & PrivateUpto ₹7,000/- PM2Professional/Technical- Undergraduate & EquivalentGovernment Upto ₹7,000/- PM3Post Graduate & EquivalentGovernment & PrivateUpto ₹9,000/- PM4Professional/Technical - Postgraduate & EquivalentGovernmentUpto ₹9,000/- PM5PhD & aboveGovernment & PrivateUpto ₹12,000/- PM6Professional/Technical - Undergraduate & EquivalentPrivateUpto ₹2,00,000/- PA7Professional/Technical - Postgraduate & EquivalentPrivateUpto ₹2,50,000/- PA(iii) Studying Abroad: Upto ₹5,00,000/- PA
- (iv) Studying in Coaching Centre: Upto ₹1,50,000/- PA
- Note: The quantum of financial assistance shall be determined based on the student’s financial need and availability of funds.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply offline
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
CMEAS – 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.