The Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme (CMSS) is a prestigious initiative by the Gujarat Government to provide tuition fee assistance (up to 50%) to students who belong to specific socially vulnerable categories but excel academically.
Status Update: The registration window for the 2025-2026 cycle is now **Closed**. Students should prepare for the **2026-2027 cycle** expected to start in mid-2026.
๐ CMSS 2026-2027 โ Quick Summary
| Scheme Name | Chief Minister Scholarship (CMSS) |
|---|---|
| Academic Year | 2026โ2027 (Upcoming) |
| Status | Closed (Wait for 2026-27) |
| Marks Required | Academic criteria as per scheme rules (commonly 60% or more (10th/12th)). |
| Income Limit | โน4,50,000 per annum |
| Scholarship Amount | 50% of Tuition Fee |
| Official Portal | scholarships.gujarat.gov.in |
2. Who Can Apply? (7 Targeted Categories)
Eligibility criteria may differ slightly year by year.
Unlike standard welfare scholarships, CMSS is strictly restricted to these 7 categories:
- Orphans: Students who have lost both parents.
- Widow's Children: Children of widowed mothers.
- Divorced Women's Children: Support for single-mother households.
- Martyr's Children: Families of brave personnel who died in service.
- Disabled Students (Divyang): Minimum 40% certificate required.
- Children of Safai Kamdars: Legal term for children of sanitation/cleaning workers.
- Martyr's / Ex-Servicemen's Children: Families of brave or retired military personnel.
- Transgender Students: Students belonging to the transgender community.
3. Income Limit (Exact Figure)
The total annual family income from all sources must be **โน4,50,000** or less. Your digital income certificate is valid for **3 financial years**; you do not need a new one if yours is within this period.
4. Academic Criteria for 2025-2026
Students must meet the academic criteria as per rules (commonly 60% marks in Class 10 or 12). For ongoing studies, maintaining a clean record without failure (ATKT) is essential for successful renewal.
5. Scholarship Benefit
Benefits depend on institute category and verification as per scheme rules.
CMSS provides tuition fee assistance as per scheme rules (up to 50% reimbursement). Important: The total scholarship (MYSY + CMSS) cannot exceed 100% of your actual tuition fee. If MYSY gives โน50k and your fee is โน1L, CMSS will cap at โน50k.