Jharkhand Chief Minister Merit Scholarship Scheme (CMMSS) 2026

The Jharkhand Chief Minister Merit Scholarship Scheme (CMMSS) 2026 is a merit-based scholarship for school students in Jharkhand. The scholarship is provided by the Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) and is aimed at supporting top-performing students in government schools in Class 9-12. The scholarship amount ranges from ₹500 to ₹1,500 per month. The application deadline for school-level submission is 31 March 2026, and the deadline for DEO submission is 6 April 2026.

Benefits

The scholarship provides a monthly stipend to top-performing students in government schools in Jharkhand. The stipend is transferred directly to the student's bank account.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the scholarship, students must meet the following criteria: • Be a student of a government school in Jharkhand • Be a top 25% rank holder in annual exams • Have a family income of less than ₹2 lakh • Have an attendance of 75% or more

Application Process

The application process for the scholarship involves school-level submission. Schools can submit applications on behalf of their students through the official portal. The application link is https://jacexamportal.in/.

Required Documents

The required documents for the scholarship application include: • Student's mark sheet • Income certificate • Attendance certificate