Chief Minister's Meritorious Scholarship — Sikkim

State merit scholarship for Sikkim Subject students excelling in board examinations and pursuing higher education — key benefits: ₹1,500–₹3,000 per month for undergraduate students (varies by stream: arts/commerce ₹1,500, science ₹2,000, professional/technical courses ₹3,000); ₹3,500–₹5,000 per month for postgraduate students (higher for engineering, medicine, law); one-time laptop grant of ₹25,000 for students scoring 80%+ in Class XII board exams pursuing degree courses; special additional ₹500/month incentive for girl students in STEM fields; scholarship continues for full course duration subject to annual renewal based on passing each year; covers students studying in Sikkim or at recognized institutions outside state; priority for first-generation learners from BPL families; managed through the scholarship portal of Sikkim HRD Dept.