CM Kids USS Scholarship 2026 - Dates, Eligibility, Benefits, Result

Garima SihagUpdated on 17 Mar 2026, 10:28 AM IST

The CM Kids USS Scholarship 2026 is a scholarship exam conducted by the Government of Kerala for school students. It is the new name for the earlier USS (Upper Secondary Scholarship) exam. CM Kids USS is a merit-based state scholarship for students currently studying in Class 7. The CM Kids USS examination for the 2026 cycle was conducted on February 26, 2026.

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CM Kids USS Scholarship 2026 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
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CM Kids USS Scholarship 2026 - Dates, Eligibility, Benefits, Result

Important Dates of CM Kids USS Scholarship 2026

CM Kids USS Scholarship is a talent search exam for Class 7 students in Kerala. Students who perform well get a government scholarship to support their studies.

Event	Date
CM Kids USS Scholarship 2026 notification release date	December 22, 2025
CM Kids USS Scholarship 2026 online registration date	December 30, 2025 - January 19, 2026
CM Kids USS Scholarship 2026 hall ticket release date	Starting February 7, 2026
CM Kids USS Scholarship 2026 exam date	February 26, 2026
CM Kids USS Scholarship 2026 result release date	Expected in April or May 2026

Who Can Apply for the CM Kids USS Scholarship 2026?

Students are provided 15 minutes before each paper to read and understand the questions. The exam consists of objective-type questions (Select Response Items), which include multiple-choice questions, statement-type questions, matching-type questions, and questions with multiple correct answers. Check the eligibility criteria for the CM USS scholarship.

Students studying in Class 7 in Kerala government or aided schools.
Students must have high grades (often an “A” grade in Class 6) to be eligible

CM Kids USS Scholarship 2026 Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The CM Kids USS Scholarship 2026 exam is based on the SCERT Kerala syllabus (portions covered up to January 31, 2026). The exam consists of two papers, each with 50 questions (1 mark each = 100 total marks).

Paper	Section	Subjects	No. of Questions
Paper I	Part A	1st Language (Part 1)	15
	Part B	1st Language (Part 2)	15
	Part C	Mathematics & Mental Ability	20
Paper II	Part A	English	15
	Part B	Basic Science	15
	Part C	Social Science	20

CM Kids USS Scholarship 2026 Scholarship Benefits

Students who score above the cut-off marks receive a yearly scholarship amount from the Kerala government. The CM Kids USS Scholarship 2026 cut-off is decided each year after evaluation instead of a fixed percentage. Students who qualify for the CM Kids USS Scholarship receive:

An annual financial grant (approximately Rs 1,500 per year) from Class 8 to Class 10.
A Merit Certificate from the Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the CM Kids Scholarship 2026?

The CM Kids Scholarship is a talent search scholarship program introduced by the Government of Kerala for school students. It replaces the earlier LSS (Lower Secondary Scholarship) and USS (Upper Secondary Scholarship) exams and aims to identify talented students and provide financial support for their studies.

Q: When is the CM Kids Scholarship examination scheduled?

The CM Kids Scholarship (U.P) examination for the 2025-26 academic year was conducted on February 26, 2026.

Paper I: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Paper II: 1:30 PM- 3:30 PM

Q: How is the CM Kids Scholarship exam structured?

The CM Kids Scholarship exam consists of two papers, each containing 50 objective-type questions.

Paper I: Covers 1st Language (Part A & B) and Mathematics/Mental Ability.
Paper II: Covers English, Basic Science, and Social Science.

Q: Who can apply for the CM Kids Scholarship exam?

Students studying in Class 4 (CM Kids Scholarship exam LP category) and Class 7 (UP category) in government or aided schools in Kerala are eligible to appear for the CM Kids Scholarship examination.

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