The CM IT Fellowship Program
State: Chhattisgarh
Ministry: null
Department: Electronics and Information Technology Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to empower young professionals with technical expertise to address state-level governance challenges through technology. It offers a 2-year M.Tech program in DSAI, hands-on government project experience, and a monthly stipend of ₹50,000/- to eligible youth of Chhattisgarh.

Benefits:
**Monthly Stipend:** The scheme provides a stipend of ₹50,000/- per month during the 2-year program duration.
**Academic Qualification:** Fellows are enrolled in a full-time M.Tech in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) program at IIIT Naya Raipur.
**Professional Experience:** Fellows gain hands-on experience by working directly with government departments on data-driven policy making and digital transformation initiatives.
**Mentorship:** The program offers mentorship from top academicians, IT leaders, and policymakers to help fellows grow as future-ready professionals.
_*Fellows are deployed at CHiPS or assigned departments for 4 months in Semester 2, 6 months in Semester 3, and 5 months in Semester 4 as part of the engagement._
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Eligibility:
- The applicant must be an Indian National.
- The applicant must hold a Domicile of Chhattisgarh.
- The applicant must be upto 30 years of age as of the application deadline.
- The applicant must be a graduate or postgraduate student.
- The applicant must have qualified for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) in Computer Science (CS) or Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI).
- The applicant must have secured a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% or First Class in their qualifying degree.

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##### ***Relaxations***

- The applicant belonging to SC/ST/PwD categories is eligible for a relaxation of 5% marks or 0.5 CPI.
- The applicant is eligible for age relaxations as per the Chhattisgarh Government reservation rules.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Access the Official Website The applicant must visit the official website of IIIT Naya Raipur at https://www.iiitnr.ac.in/ or the CM Fellowship website to check for the admission notification regarding the batch schedule.
Step 2: Verify Notification Details The applicant must look for the "CM IT Fellowship" or "M.Tech in DSAI under CM IT Fellowship" application announcement, which is typically released prior to the start of the batch in June.
Step 3: Register and Fill the Application The applicant must register on the designated admission portal and fill out the application form with accurate personal details, academic qualifications, and GATE scores as required by the institute.
Step 4: Submit Required Documents The applicant must upload or submit the necessary documents to substantiate their eligibility, including the GATE score card, domicile certificate, and academic transcripts.
Step 5: Await Selection Process The applicant must participate in the subsequent selection process conducted by IIIT Naya Raipur and CHiPS, which is based on the eligibility criteria and GATE qualifications submitted.

Documents Required:
Proof Of Nationality (e.g., Aadhaar Card, Passport)
Domicile Certificate Of Chhattisgarh
Proof Of Age (e.g., 10th Class Marksheet, Birth Certificate)
Graduate or Post-Graduate Degree Certificate
Mark Sheets Of Qualifying Examination
GATE Score Card (CS/DSAI)
Caste Certificate (If Applicable For Relaxation)
Disability Certificate (If Applicable For PwD Relaxation)
Recent Passport Size Photographs