Uttarakhand CM Meritorious Scholarship Scheme for Admission in Top 50 NIRF Institutions

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The Uttarakhand CM Meritorious Scholarship Scheme for Admission in Top 50 NIRF Institutions is a focused state government incentive designed to reward meritorious students of Uttarakhand who secure admission to an undergraduate degree programme in one of India's top 50 universities as ranked under the NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) Overall category. The scheme is administered by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Uttarakhand, through the Directorate of Higher Education, Haldwani.

The primary objective of the CM Meritorious Scholarship Scheme is to recognise academic merit, encourage students from Uttarakhand to compete for admission to the country's most prestigious institutions, and provide timely financial support at the beginning of their higher education journey. Admission to a top-ranked NIRF university often involves higher tuition fees and increased living expenses away from home. This one-time incentive helps ease that initial financial burden and motivates talented students to aim higher.

Under the scheme, the state government provides a one-time incentive of ₹50,000 to eligible students after they take admission in the first year of their undergraduate course. The benefit is limited to a maximum of 100 students from Uttarakhand in a given academic year. Students must apply in the same academic year in which they secure admission to the eligible institution. Those who had already taken admission before the scheme came into force are not eligible to claim the benefit.

Applications for Uttarakhand CM Meritorious Scholarship Scheme for Admission in Top 50 NIRF Institutions are accepted exclusively online through the Uttarakhand Higher Education Scholarship Portal (Samarth eGov platform). Students are required to register on the portal, complete the scheme-specific form, and submit the necessary documents online.

Latest Update: The CM Scholarship for admission in Top 50 NIRF-ranked institutions is open for applications for the July 2026 - June 2027 academic session. The last date for submission of all scholarship applications is 31 December 2026. Eligible students who have taken first-year admission in this session are advised to apply before the deadline.

Apart from the CM Meritorious Scholarship Scheme for Admission in Top 50 NIRF Institutions, the Department of Higher Education, Uttarakhand, also implements the Uttarakhand Chief Minister Higher Education Scheme to support eligible students pursuing higher education and the Uttarakhand Competitive Exam Incentive Scheme to provide financial assistance to eligible candidates preparing for competitive examinations. Interested students can check the complete details of these schemes here.

Scheme Benefits

Under the CM Meritorious Scholarship Scheme, eligible students receive the following benefits as a cash incentive for securing admission to a top-ranked university.

• Incentive Amount: ₹50,000 to each selected student.
• Payment Frequency: One-time incentive, given after admission in the first year of the course. The government order does not provide for annual repetition.
• Number of Beneficiaries: Up to 100 students of Uttarakhand.
• Course Covered: Undergraduate (graduation) degree courses.
• Recognition of Merit: The incentive rewards students who compete at the national level and secure a seat in a top NIRF-ranked university.
• Online Application: Students can apply from anywhere through the Samarth scholarship portal without visiting any office.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the incentive under the CM Meritorious Scholarship Scheme, students must fulfil the following eligibility criteria.

• The applicant must be a student of Uttarakhand State.
• The applicant must get admission to a university ranked among the top 50 in the NIRF Overall category.
• The admission must be for an undergraduate (graduation) degree course.
• The incentive applies to students admitted in the first year of the course.
• The student must apply in the same academic year in which they took admission in the institution.

Required Documents

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before applying for the CM Meritorious Scholarship Scheme for Admission in Top 50 NIRF Institutions

• Identity proof (Aadhaar Card)
• Class 12 marksheet and qualifying examination certificate
• Uttarakhand domicile or residence certificate, if required
• Admission letter or bonafide certificate from the institution
• Proof of the institution's applicable NIRF ranking
• Bank account details
• Recent photograph and signature

Steps to Apply

The application process for the CM Meritorious Scholarship Scheme is completely online. Students can apply through the Samarth-based Uttarakhand Higher Education Scholarship Portal following the steps below: 

• First, visit the Samarth-based Uttarakhand Higher Education Scholarship Portal.
• On the home page, click on the Register option.
• Fill in the required details (email, mobile number, parents’ names, gender, date of birth & category), create and confirm your password, then submit.
• After registration, log in with your registered email/mobile and password.
• From the list of Currently Active Schemes, choose "CM Scholarship for admission in Top 50 NIRF Ranking Institutions" for the July 2026 – June 2027 session.
• Enter your personal, academic, and admission details carefully.
• Upload all the required documents the form asks for in the prescribed format.
• Review all details before final submission, and click on Final Submit.
• Save or print the acknowledgement/application details for future reference.

Note: The last date to apply for this Uttarakhand CM Meritorious Scholarship Scheme for Admission in Top 50 NIRF Institutions is 31 December 2026. Applicants are advised to complete and submit their applications before the deadline to avoid any last-minute issues.

Relevant Links

• Uttarakhand CM Meritorious Scholarship Scheme for Admission in Top 50 NIRF Institutions Registration
• Uttarakhand CM Meritorious Scholarship Scheme for Admission in Top 50 NIRF Institutions Login
• Higher Education Department, Uttarakhand Portal
• CM Meritorious Scholarship Scheme Notification

Contact Information

• Higher Education Department, Uttarakhand Helpdesk Email: [email protected]