The Chief Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (CMSS) 2025 is a Gujarat Government initiative designed to offer financial support to meritorious students from economically weaker sections. This scholarship aims to reduce the financial burden on students pursuing higher education in Gujarat and encourage continuation into diploma, undergraduate, and professional degree programs.
The CMSS is available for both Fresh and Renewal applicants through an easy online registration process.
Short Summary
• Scholarship Name: Chief Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (CMSS) 2025
• Launched By: Government of Gujarat
• Applicable For: Diploma and Degree students in Gujarat
• Scholarship Type: Merit-cum-Means
• Application Type: Fresh & Renewal
• Official Portal: https://scholarships.gujarat.gov.in
Benefits
• 50% of tuition fee reimbursement for students enrolled in government or self-financed institutions
• Maximum cap of ₹50,000 per annum for degree students and ₹25,000 for diploma students
• Applicable to students pursuing Engineering, Pharmacy, BSc, BCom, Arts, Management, and more
• Scholarship renews every academic year upon satisfactory progress
• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the student’s bank account
Eligibility
• Must be a permanent resident of Gujarat
• Must have passed Class 12 or diploma with a minimum of:
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60% marks in Class 12 (for degree students)
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80% marks in Class 10 (for diploma students)
• Annual family income should not exceed ₹4.5 lakh
• Must be enrolled in recognized Gujarat-based institutions
• Students availing other major scholarships are not eligible under CMSS
Documents Required
• Aadhaar Card
• Gujarat Domicile Certificate
• Income Certificate (current year)
• Class 10/12 Marksheet (as applicable)
• Admission Letter or Bonafide Certificate from the institution
• Tuition Fee Receipt
• Bank Passbook copy (student’s name)
• Recent Passport-size Photograph
• Renewal applicants must submit previous year’s passing certificate/marksheet
Important Dates
• Online Registration Begins: 1st June 2025
• Last Date for Fresh Registration: 30th September 2025
• Last Date for Renewal Applications: 15th October 2025
• Verification Deadline by Institutes: 30th October 2025
• Fund Disbursement: November–December 2025
Application Process
Fresh Registration:
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Visit the official portal: https://scholarships.gujarat.gov.in
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Click on “CMSS Scholarship – Fresh Registration”
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Fill in the personal, academic, and income details
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Upload scanned documents in JPEG/PDF format
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Submit the form and note down the application number
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Submit printed application to the institution (if required)
Renewal Application:
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Login using your previous year’s credentials
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Click on “Renew Application” under CMSS
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Update academic details and upload the latest marksheet
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Submit and print the confirmation receipt
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Institute will verify and forward your renewal application
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How much amount can I receive for a scholarship?
Up to ₹50,000 per year for degree students and ₹25,000 for diploma students as tuition fee reimbursement.
Q: What criteria should be met to be eligible for the scholarship?
You must have passed Class 10/12 with required marks, belong to Gujarat, and fall within the income limit of ₹4.5 lakh/year.
Q: How can I check my scholarship status?
Login at https://scholarships.gujarat.gov.in → Go to “Check Application Status.”
Q: What are my chances of gaining a scholarship?
Very high if you meet all academic and income criteria and apply with valid documentation.
Q: How do I know if I am eligible to apply?
If you’re a Gujarat resident pursuing diploma/degree and meet income and marks criteria, you are eligible.
Q: What should I submit with my scholarship application?
Academic marksheets, Aadhaar, income certificate, bank details, and college admission proof.
Q: What is online application and login process for the scholarship?
Register on the portal for Fresh applications or login using old credentials for Renewals. Submit all data and documents online.
Q: What is the official website and portal for CMSS?
The official portal is https://scholarships.gujarat.gov.in
Q: How to check status?
Use your application ID and DOB to log in and check “Application Status.”
Q: What is the last date for CMSS Scholarship 2025?
Fresh: 30th September 2025
Renewal: 15th October 2025
Contact Information (Sources and References)
• Official Portal: https://scholarships.gujarat.gov.in
• Managing Department: Education Department, Government of Gujarat
• Helpdesk Email: [email protected]
• Toll-Free Number: 1800-233-5500
• Office Address: CMSS Cell, Education Department, Gandhinagar, Gujarat – 382010