What this scheme offers
Meghalaya's Chief Minister's Scholarship Scheme provides ₹6,000 a year to eligible students, paid via DBT directly to the student's or family's bank account. Students are grouped into ability categories (commonly referenced as A/B/C groups) for award purposes, based on academic performance and other criteria set by the Education Department. Given that user reports on the scheme's own communication channels frequently mention payment delays, credit issues, and approval-but-no-disbursal situations, it's worth budgeting extra time for your payment to arrive and following up proactively if it doesn't appear when expected.
Who is eligible
- Students enrolled in a recognised school or institution in Meghalaya, meeting the scheme's academic merit criteria for their ability group.
- Permanent resident of Meghalaya.
- Specific class/level and income criteria are set by the Education Department — confirm current eligibility details on the official portal, since this information wasn't consistently specified across available sources.
Documents required
- Aadhaar card, linked to bank account
- School/institution enrolment proof
- Previous academic records
- Residence proof (Meghalaya)
- Bank account details
How to apply
- Contact your school or the Meghalaya Department of Education for the current application window and required forms.
- Submit your academic records, Aadhaar, and bank account details as part of the application.
- Applications are reviewed and grouped into ability categories (A/B/C) for scholarship award.
- Once approved, the ₹6,000 is credited via DBT — if the credit doesn't arrive despite approval, follow up directly with the Department of Education or your district education office rather than assuming it will resolve on its own, since delays have been commonly reported.
- Check meghalaya.gov.in for the current scholarship cycle's application details and any listed helpline.