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Children Education Allowance Rules

Rate of CEA with effect from 01-07-2017: -

Component Rate
CEA ₹ 2250 p.m.
Hostel subsidy* ₹ 6750 p.m.
*Hostel must be beyond a 50km from residence.

Reimbursement once a year after closure of financial year.

It is admissible for,

  • Three (03) children before 31-12-1987.
  • Two (02) children after 31-12-1987
However, if the second child birth results in twins or multiple births, assistance shall be admissible to all the children.

The age limit for claiming CEA for the children other than disabled children is 20 years or till the time of passing XII class, whichever is earlier.

It is admissible for class 1st to 12th plus two classes prior to class first( nursery, LKG, UKG etc) irrespective of the nomenclature.

CEA Reimbursement Form with original Fees Receipt/Bills related to expenditure incurred

Yes, Fees Payment Receipt/ Challan deposit will be considered as proof of payment.

Yes, it is admissible.

No, it is not admissible.

For Divyang children, reimbursement will be at double the normal rates.

‘Year’ means financial year from 1st April to 31st March.

No, if both are Central Government servants, assistance will be admissible to one of them only.

CEA can be claimed for the same class twice only when the child fails in a particular class but not for any other reasons.

Yes, but if child does not return back to school from residence after vacations then it is not admissible.

In this case, reimbursement may be allowed if the Government servant produces a duplicate receipt, duly authenticated by the school authorities.