Hon’ble Chief Minister’s Merit Scholarship Scheme-Sikkim
This scheme aims to provide free education up to the Graduation level to talented and deserving children from underprivileged families with an opportunity to study in reputed public schools both within and outside the state.
About This Scheme
Benefits
- Free Education: Full waiver of academic fees up to the Graduation level for selected students.
- School Admission: Admission into reputed public schools empanelled by the HRD Department within and outside the state.
Eligibility
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Required Documents
- ✦School Transfer Certificate (from class 5 th )
- ✦Marksheet of 5th Class Annual Examination
- ✦Local Residential Certificate
- ✦Proof of age
- ✦Any Other Documents specified by the HRD Department at the time of application
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
Application Process:
Step 1: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the parents/guardians need to contact their respective government schools.
Step 2: The head of the government school nominates the 1st rank holder of the class 5th Annual Examination.
Step 3: Nominated students submit required documents to the Human Resource Development (HRD) Department.
Selection Test Process:Step 1: Eligible students appear for a written selection test conducted by the Examination Section, HRD Department.
Step 2: Selected students are announced based on test performance and verification.
Step 3: Selected students are allotted seats in the empanelled with the HRD Department within and outside the state.
Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Launched
- 1 Apr 2010