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Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme

The scheme "Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme" by the Education Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious students for pursuing medical, engineering, diploma, and higher education courses.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Gujarat

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Benefit TypeDetails of AssistanceNumber of BeneficiariesFinancial Assistance for Medical and Dental CoursesUp to ₹5,00,000/-250 StudentsFinancial Assistance for Engineering/Technology, Pharmacy Diploma to Degree, Ayurveda/Homeopathy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Para-medical CoursesUp to ₹1,00,000/-1,130 StudentsFinancial Assistance for Diploma CoursesUp to ₹50,000/-120 StudentsFinancial Assistance for Higher Education CoursesUp to ₹10,000/-1,000 Students

Who can apply

The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.; The applicant must be a student.; The applicant must have passed the Class 10th or Class 12th examination.; The applicant must have secured admission in a diploma course, a degree course after diploma, or a degree course after Class 12th.; The applicant must be pursuing medical, dental, engineering, technology, pharmacy, Ayurveda, homeopathy, nursing, physiotherapy, para-medical, or higher education courses.; The applicant must have a family annual income of less than or equal to ₹4,50,000/-.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the "Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme"?

The "Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme" is a financial assistance initiative by the Education Department, Government of Gujarat, aimed at supporting meritorious students in pursuing higher education across various courses.

Who is eligible to apply for the "Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme"?

Any student who has passed Class 10th or 12th and taken admission in a diploma, degree, or higher education course in Gujarat is eligible, subject to the income limit.

What is the family income limit for this scheme?

The applicant’s family annual income should not exceed ₹4,50,000/- to be eligible under the scheme.

What kind of courses are covered under this scheme?

The scheme covers medical, dental, engineering, pharmacy, Ayurveda, homeopathy, nursing, physiotherapy, para-medical, diploma, and higher education courses.

How is the selection made for the scholarship?

The selection of students is made strictly based on merit and the availability of seats in each course category.

What is the amount of financial assistance provided under this scheme?

The amount varies from ₹10,000/- for higher education courses to ₹5,00,000 for medical and dental courses, depending on the category.

What is the mode of payment for this scholarship?

The financial assistance amount is directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

How many students benefit under the scheme every year?

Approximately 2,500 students benefit annually under various categories like medical, engineering, diploma, and higher education.

Is there an application fee for applying to this scheme?

No, there is no application fee for applying to the scheme; it is completely free of cost.