The Manipur State Merit Scholarship 2025 is an initiative by the Government of Manipur to support meritorious students who have successfully cleared their Class X and Class XII examinations. The scheme is designed to promote academic excellence and provide financial aid to students from economically weaker backgrounds who wish to pursue further education. The scholarship ensures that deserving students are not forced to drop out due to financial constraints.
Short Summary
• State: Manipur
• Eligible Boards: BSEM (Class X), COHSEM (Class XII)
• Annual Scholarship Amount:
₹6,000 for Class X toppers
₹12,000 for Class XII toppers
• Duration:
2 years for Class X recipients
3 years for Class XII recipients
• Mode of Application: Online (via Manipur/National Scholarship Portal)
• Verification Process: Institute Level + State Level
• Direct Transfer: Scholarship is credited to the student’s bank account via DBT
Benefits
For Class X Passed Students (BSEM)
• ₹6,000 per annum
• Awarded to the top 300 students based on HSLC exam results
• Valid for 2 years (subject to continuation in studies)
• An additional 50 students on the waiting list in case of refusals
For Class XII Passed Students (COHSEM)
• ₹12,000 per annum
• Awarded to:
125 students (Science)
125 students (Social Sciences/Arts)
50 students (Commerce)
• Valid for 3 years (until course completion)
• 50 additional students (25 Science & 25 Arts) are waitlisted
Scholarship is awarded only if the student continues regular academic study without changing course or discontinuing.
Eligibility Criteria
• Must be a domicile of Manipur
• Must have passed Class X (BSEM) or Class XII (COHSEM) in the same year of application
• Must be among the top-ranking students based on official results
• Must not be employed full-time
• Should not be availing of any other scholarship for the same course
• Must maintain good conduct, regular attendance, and academic performance
• Should not have been admitted through management quota or in distance learning mode
• Family income should not exceed ₹4.5 lakh per annum
Exclusions
• Students taking a gap year after passing their qualifying exams
• Students admitted through management quota or enrolled in open/distance universities
• Students already receiving any other scholarship for the same course
• Students pursuing professional or technical courses not listed under the scheme
• Candidates not maintaining regular attendance or academic progress
Application Process (Online)
Step-by-Step Guide:
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Click “New Registration” (for first-time users)
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Select Manipur as the domicile and proceed
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Choose the scholarship category (Class X or XII passed)
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Enter personal, academic, and bank details
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Register using Aadhaar or a bank account and verify OTP
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Log in and fill in the application form
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Upload required documents (see list below)
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Review and submit the application
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Note down the Application ID and password for tracking status
Important: Physical application forms are not accepted. Only online submissions verified by institutions will be considered.
Post-Application Verification
• Verified by the Institute Nodal Officer (INO)
• Final check and approval by the State Nodal Officer
• After successful verification, the scholarship amount is disbursed to the student’s bank account
Documents Required
• Aadhaar Card
• Passport-size photograph
• Permanent Residential Certificate (Manipur)
• Marksheet of the last qualifying exam (Class X or XII)
• Income Certificate (latest)
• Bank details (Bank Name, Account No., IFSC code)
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Disability Certificate (if applicable)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q: Is the Scheme open to all candidates enrolled in any institutions in India?
No, it is for the domiciled students of Manipur only. - Q: Is there any income ceiling for applying for the scholarship?
Yes, parents’/guardians’ annual income from all sources should not exceed Rs. 4.5 lac. - Q: Is it necessary to upload the domicile/permanent residential certificate at the time of online submission of the application
Yes (for fresh applicants only). The certificate must also be for the current year only. - Q: Can only first-year undergraduate students apply?
First-year students of general undergraduate and P.G. students can apply. - Q: Can students enrolled in private/deemed universities apply?
No. - Q: Are students enrolled in integrated courses eligible?
Yes, but he/she will get a scholarship at the undergraduate rate only. - Q: Are all courses covered under the ambit of the scheme?
No, only first-year general undergraduate and P.G. students can apply. - Q: Can the awardee claim any other scholarship while availing this one also?
No - Q: Can a student apply anytime during the year of admission?
No, students can apply only when the notification is issued and within the given timelines. - Q: Are students enrolled in distance education programs or those admitted through management quota eligible for the scholarship?
No, only students enrolled in regular first-year undergraduate and postgraduate programs in institutions in Manipur are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
Sources and References
• National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
• Official Guidelines from the Directorate of Education, Government of Manipur
• Notifications