Gyan Sadhana Scholarship 2026 (CGMS) – Check Latest Update

Mukhyamantri Gyan Sadhana Merit Scholarship (CGMS) 2026 is a Gujarat Government scholarship exam conducted by the State Examination Board (SEB). Through this exam, 25,000 meritorious students studying in Class 8 will be selected and given scholarship support to study from Class 9 to 12. The online application has been started from 05 February 2026. The exam will be held on 4 April 2026, and the application process is completely online and free of cost.

Gyan Sadhana Scholarship 2026 (CGMS) : Overview

Scheme Name	Mukhyamantri Gyan Sadhana Merit Scholarship (CGMS) 2026
Conducting Body	State Examination Board (SEB), Gujarat
Exam Date	04 April 2026 (Saturday)
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	05 Feb 2026
Application Last Date	28 Feb 2026 (Extended)
Application Fee	Free
Total Questions	120 (MCQ Based)
Total Marks	120
Exam Duration	150 Minutes
Scholarship Coverage	Class 9 to 12
Official Website	www.sebexam.org

Eligibility Criteria

Students can apply if they meet the following criteria:

1. Studied from Class 1 to 8 in Government or Grant-in-Aid primary schools.
2. Are currently studying in Class 8 (2025-26) or passed Class 8.
3. Students admitted under RTE Act 2009 (25% quota) in private schools can apply (subject to income conditions).
4. Private school students may be eligible for limited available seats as per rules.
5. There is no income limit for Government school students.

Scholarship Amounts Under the Gyan Sadhana Merit Scholarship

Selected students will receive scholarship from Class 9 to Class 12 to continue their secondary and higher secondary education. Students selected for the Gyan Sadhana Merit Scholarship will receive the following benefits once they qualify for the examination – (official reference)

1. For students admitted to private/self-financed schools (after qualifying):
   • Class 9–10: ₹22,000 per year
   • Class 11–12: ₹25,000 per year
2. For students who continue education in government or grant-in-aid schools:
   • Class 9–10: ₹6,000 per year
   • Class 11–12: ₹7,000 per year
3. (Additional category hazard in PDF)
   There’s also a mention of another (possibly special) lower scholarship level (₹3,000 for 9–10 and ₹4,000 for 11–12), but based on standard eligibility the main amounts are the ones listed above.

Required Documents for Online Application

Students should keep the following details ready:

• Student U-DISE / CTS details
• School DISE Code
• Teacher Code (preferably Class 8 teacher)
• Student Aadhaar details (if linked in school record)
• Parent Mobile Number
• Teacher Mobile Number
• Category / Caste details
• Medium of exam (Gujarati or English)

Steps to Apply Online application for Gyan Sadhana Scholarship 2026:

Follow these given easy steps to apply online:

1. Visit the portal:
   👉 https://web.convegenius.ai/chat
2. Login using School DISE Code.
3. Enter Teacher Code.
4. Click on Class 8.
5. Select the student from the list.
6. Fill in required details (mobile number, category, medium, etc.) and Click Save.
7. After filling all student forms, click Submit.
8. Take a printout of the application form.

Important Links

Official Website	http://www.sebexam.org
Online Application Portal	https://web.convegenius.ai/chat
Result & Merit List	Check Result
Admit Card	Click Download Hall Ticket/ Admit Card
Notification	Official Notification

Important Notes

• Hall Ticket must be downloaded before the exam.
• Attach passport size photo and get school principal’s signature.
• 50% seats in each category are reserved for girls.
• Reservation rules for SC/ST categories will be followed.
• Providing wrong information may lead to cancellation.