Mukhyamantri Gyan Sadhana Merit Scholarship Exam CGMS 2026

Mukhyamantri Gyan Sadhana Merit Scholarship Exam 2026: A Complete Guide to Success

Are you a bright student in Gujarat looking to secure your academic future? The Mukhyamantri Gyan Sadhana Merit Scholarship Exam (CGMS) 2026 notification is officially out! This prestigious program is designed to support 25,000 talented students across the state, providing financial assistance for education from Class 9 to Class 12.

If you are currently in Class 8, this is your golden opportunity to earn a scholarship based on your merit.

 

Important Dates for Gyan Sadhana Merit Scholarship Exam  CGMS 2026

Stay ahead of the competition by marking these essential dates on your calendar:

Event	Date / Period
Notification Release Date	February 3, 2026
Online Registration Period	Feb 5, 2026 (2:00 PM) to Feb 16, 2026
Examination Date	April 4, 2026 (Saturday)
Application Fee	Free of Cost

Eligibility Criteria Gyan Sadhana Merit Scholarship Exam : Who Can Apply?

To sit for the CGMS 2026 exam, students must meet one of the following criteria:

·         Government/Aided School Students: Students who have completed Class 1 to 8 continuously in a government or aided primary school and are currently in Class 8 or have passed it.

·         RTE Students: Students who were admitted under the 25% quota (RTE Act 2009) in self-financed schools and are currently in Class 8, provided their family income meets the prescribed RTE limits.

·         Private School Students: Those studying in Class 8 in private schools are eligible specifically for the 25% reserved seats (approx. 65 seats) in Raksha Shakti Schools.

Gyan Sadhana Merit Scholarship Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The examination will be objective, featuring Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ).

·         Total Questions: 120

·         Total Marks: 120

·         Duration: 150 minutes (2.5 hours)

·         Medium: Gujarati or English

Breakdown of Subjects:

1.      MAT (Mental Ability Test) - 40 Marks: Includes verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, classification, numerical series, pattern perception, and hidden figures.

 

2.      SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) - 80 Marks: Based on the Class 8 syllabus:

o    Mathematics: 20 Marks

o    Science: 20 Marks

o    Social Science: 15 Marks

o    English: 10 Marks

o    Gujarati: 10 Marks

o    Hindi: 5 Marks

Note: 30% of the questions will be Competency-based as per NEP-2020.

How to Apply Online

Applications must be submitted through the school via the official portal at https://web.convegenius.ai/chat.

 

1.      Schools log in using their DISE Code.

2.      Select the Class 8 student list.

3.      Fill in the required details (Caste, Category, and Exam Medium).

4.      Save each student’s form individually and then click Submit.

 

5.      Print the application for future reference.

Key Takeaways for Students

·         Merit List: The scholarship is awarded based on the exam merit list and document verification.

 

·         Reservation: 50% of the beneficiaries in each category will be girls.

·         Hall Tickets: These will be available for download on www.sebexam.org using your confirmation number and birth date.

 

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