Bihar Govt, IIM Bodh Gaya Launch Chief Minister Fellowship Scheme; Youth to Get ₹80,000–₹1.5 Lakh Monthly Stipend

Bihar Govt, IIM Bodh Gaya Launch Chief Minister Fellowship Scheme; Youth to Get ₹80,000–₹1.5 Lakh Monthly Stipend

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New Delhi, Updated on Dec 24, 2025 12:43 IST
Bihar government, in collaboration with IIM Bodh Gaya, has launched the Chief Minister Fellowship Scheme offering two-year placements in state departments, a stipend of up to ₹1.5 lakh per month and a postgraduate certificate in public policy. On completion of programme, candidates will be awarded a postgraduate certificate in Public Policy.

On completion of programme, candidates will be awarded a postgraduate certificate in Public Policy and Governance.

Bihar government has announced Chief Minister Fellowship Scheme (CMFS) in partnership with IIM Bodh Gaya. Under this state government is offering young professionals an opportunity to work with Bihar administration on governance and development initiatives.

Under this selected fellows will be placed in various state govt departments for a period of two years. During fellowship, participants will work on policy planning, programme implementation and development related projects at departmental level.

This scheme also includes academic support from IIM Bodh Gaya, with fellows receiving classroom inputs, training modules and mentorship from the institute’s faculty members. On completion of programme, candidates will be awarded postgraduate certificate in Public Policy and Governance.

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One of the highlights of Chief Minister Fellowship Scheme is monthly stipend, which will range between ₹80,000 and ₹1,50,000, depending on assignment and role of fellow.

Interested candidates can check detailed guidelines and submit applications through the official IIM Bodh Gaya website dedicated to the Chief Minister Fellowship Scheme.

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Abhay Anand is an experienced education journalist with over 15 years in print and digital media. Currently serving as Manager- Editorial at Shiksha.com, he specializes in higher education policy, student mobility,

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