Student schemes in Sikkim

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a local student of Sikkim.
• The applicant should be between the ages of 11 to 12.5 years at the time of application.
• The applicant should have studied from class 1st to class 5th in a government school in Sikkim.
• The applicant should have secured the 1st rank in the class 5th annual examination.
• If the first-ranked student does not qualify, the next eligible student in rank will be considered.
• The eligible candidates must appear for the Selection Test conducted by the Examination Section of HRD Department.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• 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.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The student's age should be 5 years and above.
• The student must be disabled, with disability percentage of 40% or above as certified by Medical Authorities as defined in section 2 (t) of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 19
• The student must be a regular student at a recognized College, University, or School of a recognized Board.
• The student should pass the examination in one attempt during a particular academic session, If fails the examination during an academic session are not eligible for the scholarship for the same class in the next academic year.
• The student must not be receiving any other similar scholarship from other departments or ministries.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Financial assistance for academic education and technical/professional training.
• Coverage of expenses including cash incentives, books, stationery, uniforms, and allowances.
• Support for students pursuing education within or outside Sikkim, but within India.

The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a student.
• The applicant's family annual income should not exceed ₹2,50,000/- for studies within India and ₹5,00,000/- for studies abroad.
• The institution where the applicant wants to study, whether in India or abroad, must be recognized by the relevant authority in India.
• Only one member per family shall be considered for the benefit, except in the case of Below Poverty Line (BPL) families.
• Only members of Below Poverty Line (BPL) families will be considered for the study in Sikkim.
• Note: Children of Government/Public Sector Undertaking employees are also eligible.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• The maximum loan amount is ₹5,00,000/- for full-time professional courses within Sikkim
• The loan amount of ₹7,50,000/- for studies in India, and ₹15,00,000/- for studies abroad.
• Note: In case of discontinuity of studies or the loanee dies, the co-applicant shall be liable to refund the entire amount of the loan within a period not exceeding one year.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The student must be a domicile of the Sikkim state.
• The student must belong to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) as defined by the government.
• The student must be enrolled in a recognized educational institution, a recognized distance education institution, or a recognized institution abroad.
• The student should be studying in a registered coaching center.
• A special consideration shall be given to students from marginalized, minority communities and specially abled categories (Divyangjan) and orphans.
• The annual family income of the student shall not exceed a limit specified by the government, as revised from time to time.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• > Nature of Assistance
• Under the CMEAS, students shall be eligible for the following assistance:
• (i) Within State:

The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.