1. Overview (What is CMSS?)
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.
Important Update: The registration window for the previous 2024-2025 cycle is fully closed. Students should wait for the 2025-2026 cycle which has not yet started.
๐ CMSS 2025-2026 โ Quick Summary
| Scheme Name | Chief Minister Scholarship (CMSS) |
|---|---|
| Academic Year | 2025โ2026 |
| Status | Not yet started |
| 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.
- Ex-Servicemen's Children: Families of retired military/sweepers.
- 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. A digital income certificate from the current financial year is mandatory to prove this requirement.
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). Payment after physical setup verification is done via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account.