The Government of Tripura has launched the LAKSHYA Scheme 2025 to provide direct financial assistance to UPSC Civil Services aspirants who are permanent residents of Tripura. Through this initiative, eligible candidates who have cleared the Preliminary or Mains stages of the UPSC examination can receive financial support for coaching, travel, and interview preparation.
Scheme Key Highlights (Short Summary)
• Scheme Name: LAKSHYA – Chief Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme for UPSC (CSE)
• Launched By: Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Tripura
• Beneficiaries: Tripura domicile students clearing UPSC Prelims or Mains
• Financial Support: ₹1,00,000 for Mains & ₹20,000 for Interview
• Application Mode: Online via Beneficiary Management Ecosystem (BMS) Portal
• Disbursement Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
• Frequency: Assistance is provided once for each stage only
Benefits
• Part I – Cleared Prelims, Appearing for Mains:
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Total: ₹1,00,000
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₹70,000 for coaching and study material
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₹30,000 for travel expenses
• Part II – Cleared Mains, Appearing for Interview:
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₹20,000 for interview preparation
• Payment Mode: Disbursed directly through DBT
Eligibility Criteria
• Must be a permanent resident of Tripura
• Must have cleared UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination
• Combined annual family income must not exceed ₹10,00,000
• Maximum two-time assistance, once each for Prelims and Mains
Exclusions
• Candidates applying more than once for the same stage will not be eligible
• Individuals with family income exceeding ₹10 lakh are ineligible
Application Process
Online Registration
• Visit the official BMS portal: https://bms.tripura.gov.in
• Select “Citizen Login” > “Register here”
• Enter your Full Name, Email ID, and Mobile Number
• Verify using OTP and complete registration
Scheme Enrollment
• Log in and go to Education Section
• Select the scheme: LAKSHYA – Chief Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme for UPSC (CSE) (Scheme Code: CPBS9)
• Click “Enroll” and proceed to scheme application
• Enter Ration Card No., select your name from the list
• Fill in the personal details, upload documents
• Submit final form and download acknowledgment slip
Documents Required
• Passport-size Photograph (jpg format)
• Ration Card Member ID
• Bank Passbook (with IFSC code)
• PRTC (Permanent Resident of Tripura Certificate)
• Income Certificate (from SDM/DCM)
• UPSC Admit Card / Hall Ticket / Roll Slip
• Proof of Prelims/Mains clearance
• Proof of Admission to Coaching Institute (for Mains coaching support)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who can apply for the “LAKSHYA” scheme?
Residents of Tripura who clear the UPSC Civil Services Prelims exam are eligible. - What financial support does the scheme provide to candidates?
Prelims qualifiers receive ₹1,00,000, while mains qualifiers get ₹20,000. - When should candidates inform the implementing agency about their Main exam date?
Candidates must inform two months before the Main exam. - When should candidates inform the implementing agency about their interview date?
Candidates must inform before the interview date. - How many times can a candidate receive assistance from the scheme?
Candidates can receive assistance twice. - Do candidates need to be residents of Tripura to apply?
Yes, candidates must be Tripura residents. - What specific exam do candidates need to clear to be eligible for the scheme?
The UPSC Civil Services Prelims exam. - Is there a maximum annual family income limit for eligibility?
Annual family income should not exceed ₹10,00,000. - What documents are needed to apply for the scheme?
PRTC, Income Certificate, Admit Card, Call Letter, Proof of Admission. - How do candidates apply for the “LAKSHYA” scheme?
Apply online within two months of result declaration. - Where can candidates find more information about the “LAKSHYA” scheme?
The official website is https://highereducation.tripura.gov.in/.