Manipur Chief Minister's College Students Rehabilitation Scheme

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The Chief Minister’s College Students Rehabilitation Scheme (CMCSRS) is a scheme of the Government of Manipur implemented by the Directorate of University & Higher Education (DUHE) under the Department of Higher Education. It was introduced to help affected undergraduate students continue their education without interruption by providing support such as college transfer, free admission, and monetary assistance.

Under the Chief Minister's College Students Rehabilitation Scheme, eligible students receive a set of practical facilities designed to help them continue their studies without major interruption. These include inter-college transfer on request, waiver of admission fees for the relevant academic session, and a one-time rehabilitation grant of ₹10,000. The overall aim of these provisions is to minimise educational disruption and reduce the risk of dropout among undergraduate students affected by the prevailing situation in the state.

For directly affected students, the rehabilitation grant of ₹10,000 is clearly structured to cover specific needs - ₹5,000 for books and stationery, ₹2,000 for uniform, and ₹3,000 for miscellaneous expenditure. The full amount is transferred directly to the student’s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). In addition, the scheme provides an inter-college transfer facility, which can be availed subject to the applicable conditions and availability of seats in the requested college.

CMCSRS works through a verification-based process. Affected students submit their application along with the prescribed certificate from the SDO/SDC. A Screening Committee headed by the Director (University & Higher Education) examines the applications and verifies their genuineness. After approval of the beneficiary list, selected students receive the applicable benefits, including transfer and admission support, while the rehabilitation grant is transferred through DBT.

The Government of Manipur also runs the Manipur State Competitive Scholarship Scheme, which provides annual financial assistance of ₹4,800 to Class 5 students and ₹7,800 to Class 8 students selected through a competitive examination, along with the Manipur Chief Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Civil Services Aspirants that offers selected candidates free or partially funded coaching support (100% for the top 200 ranks through classroom mode and partial scholarships for subsequent ranks through online/VSAT mode) to help them prepare for UPSC and other civil services examinations.

Scheme Benefits

The Chief Minister’s College Students Rehabilitation Scheme (CMCSRS) supports students affected by displacement by helping them continue their higher education through academic and financial assistance. The key benefits provided under the Scheme are as follows:

• Students can transfer to another college as per their request, subject to seat availability and feasibility.
• Students are provided free admission to the new college, as applicable.
• A one-time rehabilitation grant of ₹10,000 is provided to eligible students.
• The ₹10,000 rehabilitation grant includes ₹5,000 for books and stationery, ₹2,000 for uniform, and ₹3,000 for miscellaneous expenses.
• The rehabilitation grant is credited directly to the student's individual bank account.
• For the 2025-26 academic session, eligible students were also provided free examination fees.

Eligibility Requirements

• The scheme was designed for students pursuing an Undergraduate (UG) Programme.
• The student must be enrolled in a Government or Government-Aided College of Manipur.
• The applicant must submit the prescribed certificate issued by the SDO/SDC of the relevant subdivision/circle.
• Students could request transfer to another college under the scheme, subject to the applicable conditions and availability of seats.
• A student can take admission in the next semester at the new college only after passing the preceding semester examinations at the previous college.

Required Documents

Applicants and selected students have been asked to provide the following documents at different stages under the Manipur Chief Minister's College Students Rehabilitation Scheme.

• Aadhaar details
• Displacement Certificate (Issued by the SDO/SDC of the subdivision or circle)
• The official application form includes Aadhaar-related details.
• Bank Account Details
• College Identity Card
• Admission-related documents

Steps to Apply

The concerned authority has not yet released an active online application portal for the Chief Minister's College Students Rehabilitation Scheme. Eligible students should follow these steps whenever the Directorate opens a new application window:

• Keep track of the CMCSRS notification on the official website of the Department of Higher Education, Manipur, in State newspapers, and through your college.
• Obtain the certificate from the SDO/SDC of the subdivision or circle where you currently reside.
• Get the CMCSRS application form or online link as mentioned in the notification.
• Fill in your personal, college, and course details correctly.
• Attach the SDO/SDC certificate, Aadhaar copy, bank passbook front page, and admission slip.
• Mention your preferred new college if you want a transfer.
• Submit the application online or at the designated office/college, as directed in the notification, before the last date.
• Keep a copy of the submitted form and documents for future reference.

Verification and Selection Process

The Department selects beneficiaries after checking applications through a Screening Committee.

• The Screening Committee examines applications received by the prescribed last date.
• The Committee checks the genuineness of applications using the submitted documents and, where necessary, enquiries at the concerned college or locality.
• The Committee consists of:
  • Director (UHE), Government of Manipur - Chairperson
  • Additional Director (UHE), Government of Manipur - Member
  • Senior Finance Officer (UHE), Government of Manipur - Member
  • 4 Principals of Government Colleges nominated by the Chairperson - Members
• The Administrative Department of Higher Education approves the final beneficiary list.
• The Directorate publishes lists of selected students through official notifications.

Relevant Links

• Directorate of University & Higher Education, Manipur Portal
• Guidelines of Manipur Chief Minister's College Students Rehabilitation Scheme
• Manipur Chief Minister's College Students Rehabilitation Scheme Notification

Contact Information

• Directorate of University & Higher Education, Manipur Helpline Number: 7085303429
• Directorate of University & Higher Education, Manipur Helpdesk Email: [email protected]