CM Scholarship Portal Goa 2025 – Apply, Eligibility & Dates

The application for CM Scholarship Portal Goa are ongoing. Eligible students can apply for the scholarship schemes under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities and Directorate of Tribal Welfare latest by December 15, 2025 and December 31, 2025 respectively.

The CM Scholarship Portal Goa, launched by the Honourable Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, is a unified digital platform designed to streamline access to all state government scholarship schemes. The portal hosts multiple scholarship programs offered by various government departments, covering categories such as Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Persons with Disabilities, and Minority communities.

CM Scholarship Portal: Overview

Management	The State Government of Goa
Initiative By	Dr. Pramod Sawant, Honourable Chief Minister of Goa
Target Audience	Students pursuing education in Goa
Key Features	Easy access to all scholarship schemes offered by various departments Convenient online application submission Real-time application status tracking
Benefits for Students	Save time and effort in finding relevant scholarships Apply for scholarships electronically Increase chances of securing financial aid for education
Official Website	https://cmscholarship.goa.gov.in/

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CM Scholarship Portal: Important Dates

Given below is department-wise application timeline for the academic year 2025-26.

Directorate of Tribal Welfare

Opening of Portal	June 15, 2025
Last date for application submission	December 31, 2025
Last date for INO Level Verification	January 15, 2025
Last date for District Level Verification	January 31, 2025

Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities

Opening of Portal	August 18, 2025
Last date for application submission	December 15, 2025
Last date for Institute Level Verification	– NA –

CM Scholarship Portal: Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility requirements for scholarships available on the CM Scholarship Portal vary depending on the specific scheme. However, common criteria include:

Applicants must be domiciled in the state of Goa.
Students should be enrolled in a recognized educational institution in Goa (for applicable schemes).
Certain schemes may require belonging to a specific caste or tribe.
Minimum academic performance standards must be met.
Annual family income limits may apply based on the scheme.

CM Scholarship Portal: Types of Scholarships

The CM Scholarship Portal offers a wide variety of scholarship schemes catering to a large section of the student community hailing from various backgrounds and pursuing different educational paths. Given below is the available list of scholarships offered by the various departments under the CM Scholarship Portal.

List of Scholarships under the Goa CM Scholarship Portal:

Category	Department	Scholarship Schemes
Scheduled Tribes	Directorate of Tribal Welfare (State Schemes)	Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana Merit-Based Scholarship Scheme Home Nursing Scheme Eklavya Prashikshan Yojana
	Directorate of Education (State Schemes)	Incentive Scholarship to Meritorious Students at all Government and Aided Schools from Classes V to X Financial Assistance for Education of Children with Special Needs studying from Classes I to XII
	Department of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship	Grant of Financial Assistance or Scholarship Scheme for Students Studying in Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) Trainee’s Tool Kit to the Eligible Trainees for Students Studying in Industrial Training Institutes belonging to Scheduled Tribes or Scheduled Caste Category
	Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications	Providing Free Laptops to Meritorious Students belonging to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe Communities
Scheduled Caste	Directorate of Social Welfare (State Schemes)	Kanya Dhan Scheme Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana for Scheduled Caste Merit-Based Award for Scheduled Caste Saral Vidya Sahay Scheme for Scheduled Caste Students from Classes V to VIII
	Directorate of Social Welfare (Central Schemes)	Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Caste Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Children of Parents or Guardians involved in Unclean or Hazardous Occupations Pre-Matric Stipend Scheme for Scheduled Caste
	Directorate of Education (State Schemes)	Incentive Scholarship to Meritorious Students at all Government and Aided Schools from Classes V to X Financial Assistance for Education of Children with Special Needs studying from Classes I to XII
	Department of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship	Grant of Financial Assistance or Scholarship Scheme for Students Studying in Industrial Training Institutes Trainee’s Tool Kit to the Eligible Trainees for Students Studying in Industrial Training Institutes belonging to Scheduled Tribes or Scheduled Caste Category
	Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications	Providing Free Laptops to Meritorious Students belonging to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe Communities
Other Backward Caste (Economically Backward Class / OBC)	Directorate of Social Welfare (State Schemes)	Home Nursing Scheme
	Directorate of Social Welfare (Central Schemes)	Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Other Backward Class Students Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Children of Parents or Guardians involved in Unclean or Hazardous Occupations Pre-Matric Stipend Scheme for Other Backward Class Students
	Directorate of Education (State Schemes)	Incentive Scholarship to Meritorious Students at all Government and Aided Schools from Classes V to X Financial Assistance for Education of Children with Special Needs studying from Classes I to XII
Other Backward Caste (Dhangar)	Directorate of Social Welfare (State Schemes)	Home Nursing Scheme Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana for Other Backward Class (Dhangar) Merit-Based Award for Other Backward Class (Dhangar) Saral Vidya Sahay Scheme for Other Backward Class Students from Classes V to VIII
	Directorate of Social Welfare (Central Schemes)	Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Other Backward Class Students Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Children of Parents or Guardians involved in Unclean or Hazardous Occupations Pre-Matric Stipend Scheme for Other Backward Class Students
	Directorate of Education (State Schemes)	Incentive Scholarship to Meritorious Students at all Government and Aided Schools from Classes V to X Financial Assistance for Education of Children with Special Needs studying from Classes I to XII
	Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities	Stipend to the Students with Disabilities studying in Classes I to XII Scholarship to Persons with Disabilities studying from Class IX onwards
General (Economically Backward Class)	Directorate of Social Welfare (State Schemes)	Home Nursing Scheme Stipend to Disabled Students Scholarship for Disabled Students
	Directorate of Social Welfare (Central Schemes)	Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Economically Backward Class Students Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Children of Parents or Guardians involved in Unclean or Hazardous Occupations
	Directorate of Education (State Schemes)	Incentive Scholarship to Meritorious Students at all Government and Aided Schools from Classes V to X Financial Assistance for Education of Children with Special Needs studying from Classes I to XII
Person With Disability	Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities	Stipend to Disabled Students Scholarship for Disabled Students
Person With Disability	Department of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship	Financial Assistance for Children with Special Needs studying from Classes I to XII
Below Poverty Line (BPL)	Department of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship	Grant of Financial Assistance or Scholarship Scheme for Students Studying in Industrial Training Institutes
Minority	Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities	Stipend to the Students with Disabilities studying in Classes I to XII Scholarship to Persons with Disabilities studying from Class IX onwards
General	Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities	Stipend to the Students with Disabilities studying in Classes I to XII Scholarship to Persons with Disabilities studying from Class IX onwards
Children of Landless Labourers	Directorate of Education	Incentive Scholarship to Meritorious Students at all Government and Aided Schools from Classes V to X
Children from Slum Area	Directorate of Education	Incentive Scholarship to Meritorious Students at all Government and Aided Schools from Classes V to X

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Application Process and Tracking on the CM Scholarship Portal

Eligible applicants can conveniently apply through the CM Scholarship Portal. The process is fully online, and applicants can track the status of their scholarship applications using their Aadhaar number and date of birth.

Application Process of CM Scholarship Portal:

Step 1: Visit the official Goa CM Scholarship Portal.

Step 2: Click on the ‘Register’ button available on the right-hand side of the dashboard.

Step 3: In the ‘Student Registration’ section, select the ‘Click Here’ button.

Step 4: Fill in all the required details and click ‘Register’ to complete the process.

Step 5: Select the desired scheme and login to begin the application process.

Tracking Application Status of CM Scholarship Portal:

Step 1: Go to the official Goa CM Scholarship Portal.

Step 2: Click on the tab located at the top-left corner of the dashboard.

Step 3: Click on the ‘Track Application’ option located at the top-right corner of the dashboard.

Step 4: Enter the academic year, aadhaar number and date of birth, then click ‘Search’ to view the application status.

CM Scholarship Portal: Documentation Requirements

The CM Scholarship Portal Goa will require a set of documents for each scholarship application. These include the following:

Aadhaar card copy
Domicile certificate
Income certificate
Previous year’s marksheets/certificates
Bank passbook copy
Passport-size photographs
Disability certificate (if applicable)
Caste certificate (if applicable)

CM Scholarship Portal: Contact Details

Students can contact the concerned departments for any inquiries/suggestions/feedback using the following email address or telephone number:

Department of Tribal Welfare
North Goa
Address and Contact Details	Directorate of Tribal Welfare, 5th Floor, Shram Shakti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji Goa – 403401 Email ID: dir-tw.goa@nic.in Phone Number: (+91) 83224-38024 Fax Number: 0832-2438052
South Goa
Address and Contact Details	The Dy. Director of Tribal Welfare, 2nd Floor, Old Collectorate Building, Near Municipal Garden, Margao Goa – 403601 Email ID: dydir-tw.margao@gov.in Phone Number: (+91) 83227-05151
Directorate of Social Welfare
18th June Road, Panjim – Goa Phone Number: (+91) 83222-32257/83222-23784 Email ID: socialwelfaregoa@rediffmail.com

FAQs

What is the CM Scholarship Portal Goa?

The CM Scholarship Portal Goa is an initiative by the Chief Minister of Goa to bring all of the state’s government scholarship schemes under a single online platform. It allows students to find, apply for, and track scholarships efficiently.

Who can apply for scholarships through the CM Scholarship Portal?

Students domiciled in Goa and enrolled in recognized educational institutions within the state are eligible. Specific schemes may have additional requirements such as caste, income, or academic performance criteria.

What types of scholarships are available on the portal?

The portal covers scholarships for Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Economically Backward Classes, Persons with Disabilities, Minority students, Below Poverty Line students, and children from special categories like landless laborers or slum areas.

How can students register on the CM Scholarship Portal?

Students need to visit cmscholarship.goa.gov.in, click on “Register,” fill in the required details under the Student Registration section, and complete the registration process.

How can applicants track their scholarship application status?

Applicants can track the status by selecting the “Track Application” option on the portal’s dashboard and entering the academic year, Aadhaar number, and date of birth.

What documents are required to apply for scholarships on the portal?

Commonly required documents include an Aadhaar card, domicile certificate, income certificate, previous year’s marksheets, bank passbook, passport-size photos, and category-specific documents such as caste or disability certificates.

What are the important dates for scholarship applications?

Application dates vary by department. For example, the last date to apply for the Directorate of Tribal Welfare is December 31, 2025, while for the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities is opens on December 15, 2025. Deadlines and verification dates also differ.