What do you get under CMAAA?
Money for educated unemployed youth to start or grow their own business. Under CMAAA 2.0 each selected youth got ₹75,000 first and ₹25,000 more after the Entrepreneurship Development Programme. A new round for 50,000 youth was announced in the 2026-27 budget.
Nearly one lakh youth have been supported in two phases. Under CMAAA 1.0, 12,976 beneficiaries got an interest-free loan of ₹1 lakh each for expansion. Under CMAAA 2.0, 75,000 beneficiaries got ₹75,000 each, and the balance ₹25,000 is to be released in 2026-27 after they complete the Entrepreneurship Development Programme. The 2026-27 budget set aside ₹500 crore.
CMAAA: latest updates
- Budget 2026-27: selection of 50,000 new youth to start this year; ₹500 crore set aside. CMAAA 2.0 beneficiaries get the balance ₹25,000 after the EDP; remaining CMAAA 1.0 beneficiaries to be reassessed for the ₹1 lakh interest-free loan. official source
Who is eligible for CMAAA?
- Permanent resident of Assam.
- CMAAA 2.0 rules: above 28 and below 45 years of age as on 1 April 2024.
- Class 10 pass (general category); up to Class 10 for SC, ST and OBC applicants.
- Skills, experience or knowledge to run an income-generating activity.
- An active scheduled commercial bank account and no past loan default.
- Valid registration with the Employment Exchange.
- Only one member per household (husband, wife, brother and sister count as one family). CMAAA 1.0 beneficiaries cannot apply again.
Also check:
- The age and other limits above are from CMAAA 2.0. The new round announced in July 2026 may change them; read the new notice on the portal.
- Selection is by interview at Legislative Assembly Constituency (LAC) level; not every applicant is selected.
- You need an Employment Exchange registration card before you apply.
Documents needed for CMAAA
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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.
How to apply for CMAAA
- Sign up on cmaaa.assam.gov.in with your name (as in your Employment Exchange record) and mobile number. The mobile number cannot be changed later.
- Register by filling in your basic details, education and bank details and uploading a passport-size photo. Note the Application Reference Number (ARN).
- When a round opens, click "Apply for Scheme", fill in the form, upload the documents and a project report for your chosen sector (templates are on the portal).
- Attend the interview if called. Selected youth get the money by DBT.
How to check CMAAA status
- Log in on cmaaa.assam.gov.in and use Track with your Application Reference Number.
- Eligibility results are also sent by SMS and email. For help, write to support-cmaaa@assam.gov.in.
Never share an OTP with a caller or a message. Official portals end in .gov.in.
Common questions
Who is eligible for CMAAA?
Permanent resident of Assam. CMAAA 2.0 rules: above 28 and below 45 years of age as on 1 April 2024. Class 10 pass (general category); up to Class 10 for SC, ST and OBC applicants. Skills, experience or knowledge to run an income-generating activity. An active scheduled commercial bank account and no past loan default. Valid registration with the Employment Exchange. Only one member per household (husband, wife, brother and sister count as one family). CMAAA 1.0 beneficiaries cannot apply again.
How much do I get under CMAAA?
Money for educated unemployed youth to start or grow their own business. Under CMAAA 2.0 each selected youth got ₹75,000 first and ₹25,000 more after the Entrepreneurship Development Programme. A new round for 50,000 youth was announced in the 2026-27 budget. Nearly one lakh youth have been supported in two phases. Under CMAAA 1.0, 12,976 beneficiaries got an interest-free loan of ₹1 lakh each for expansion. Under CMAAA 2.0, 75,000 beneficiaries got ₹75,000 each, and the balance ₹25,000 is to be released in 2026-27 after they complete the Entrepreneurship Development Programme. The 2026-27 budget set aside ₹500 crore.
What documents do I need for CMAAA?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Education certificates (marksheets); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); PAN card; Passport-size photo; Mobile number for OTP; Project report or business plan.
How do I apply for CMAAA?
Sign up on cmaaa.assam.gov.in with your name (as in your Employment Exchange record) and mobile number. The mobile number cannot be changed later. Register by filling in your basic details, education and bank details and uploading a passport-size photo. Note the Application Reference Number (ARN). When a round opens, click "Apply for Scheme", fill in the form, upload the documents and a project report for your chosen sector (templates are on the portal). Attend the interview if called. Selected youth get the money by DBT. Official site: https://cmaaa.assam.gov.in/
How do I check CMAAA status?
Log in on cmaaa.assam.gov.in and use Track with your Application Reference Number. Eligibility results are also sent by SMS and email. For help, write to support-cmaaa@assam.gov.in.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for CMAAA?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
When will CMAAA 3.0 registration open?
The 2026-27 budget (10 July 2026) said selection of 50,000 new youth will start in the current financial year. Watch cmaaa.assam.gov.in for the notice; no dates were on the portal when we checked.
How much money is given under CMAAA?
Under CMAAA 2.0, selected youth got ₹75,000 first and ₹25,000 more after the Entrepreneurship Development Programme. Under CMAAA 1.0, beneficiaries got an interest-free loan of ₹1 lakh for expansion.
What is the age limit for CMAAA?
For CMAAA 2.0 the applicant had to be above 28 and below 45 years on 1 April 2024. Check the new notice for the next round.
How do I check my CMAAA application status?
Log in on cmaaa.assam.gov.in and use Track with your Application Reference Number (ARN).
Official sources
- CMAAA portal: eligibility, documents and how to apply
- CMAAA portal: FAQ
- Assam Budget Speech 2026-27 (10 July 2026), paras 115 to 120
- Governor's Address, Assam budget session 2026 (para 2.1.3)
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 31 January 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.