The "Chief Minister Merit Award" scheme offers ₹3,000/- per year for five years to 1000 boys and 1000 girls from SC/ST communities, based on their plus 2 public examination marks, provided they continue their education.

Students from SC/ST (Adi Dravidar, Tribal, or converted to Christianity) communities who are among the top 1000 boys or top 1000 girls in the plus 2 Public Examinations.

The award amount is ₹3,000/-per annum for 5 years.

The award is granted for 5 consecutive years, provided the student continues their education.

No, there is no income limit for this award.

Selection is based on the marks obtained in the plus 2 Public Examinations.

The student will no longer be eligible for the award if they discontinue their education.

No, only SC/ST students (Adi Dravidar, Tribal, or converted to Christianity) are eligible.

Yes, the application must be processed through their educational institution after the plus 2 results.

The application is processed through their educational institution, which forwards it to the District Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Officer (DADWO).

Yes, the award is given annually for 5 years, subject to verification of continued education.

The District Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Officer (DADWO) administers the scheme.

It was introduced on May 7, 2012.