The Pratibha Kiran Scholarship Scheme 2025 by the Madhya Pradesh government continues to empower meritorious girl students from urban Below Poverty Line (BPL) families by providing financial assistance for pursuing higher education. This initiative aims to reduce dropout rates among girls after Class 12 and promote academic excellence among financially weaker sections.
Short Summary of Scholarship
• Name of the Scheme: Pratibha Kiran Scholarship Scheme
• State: Madhya Pradesh
• Target Group: Urban BPL Girl Students
• Scholarship Amount: ₹5,000 per year
• Duration: 10 months per academic year
• Application Mode: Online
• Portal: scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in
• Last Date to Apply (Tentative): July 31, 2025
• Extended Date (if any): August 15, 2025 (expected)
Benefits
• Financial assistance of ₹5,000 per annum to eligible girl students
• Scholarship duration: 10 months every academic year
• Encourages higher education among BPL girls in urban areas
• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the students’ bank account
Eligibility Criteria
• Applicant must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh
• Must reside in an urban area of the state
• Should have passed Class 12 with 60% or more marks
• Must belong to a BPL (Below Poverty Line) family
• Only female students are eligible to apply
Application Process (2025)
Online Process:
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Visit the official portal: scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in
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Click on “New Registration” under Pratibha Kiran Scholarship
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Fill in the required details, including Aadhaar and income status
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Upload all necessary documents
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Submit and note down the Registration ID for login
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Log in to the portal to complete and track your application status
Documents Required
• Aadhaar Card
• Urban residential certificate
• BPL Certificate
• Class 12th Marksheet
• Income Certificate
• Passport-size photograph
• Copy of Bank Passbook (student’s account)
• Birth Certificate
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Valid mobile number
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q: What is the Pratibha Kiran Scholarship Scheme?
Girls from all urban areas can get the benefits of this scheme to get higher education. - Q: What are the benefits of the scheme
Scholarship under the Prthe atibha Kiran Scholarship will be provided. This scholarship will be given for 10 months. - Q: What are the benefits under the scheme?
A scholarship up to Rs. 5000/- is provided annually to the girl student. - Q: Who can apply for the scheme?
The girl Student should have secured 60% or more marks in the 12th examination and living in a Urban area. - Q: Is this scheme for students only?
Yes, this scheme is only for students. - Q: May Other states guide student apps
No. This is only for Madhya Pradesh Girl Students. - Q: What are the minimum marks required ithe n the 12th standard?
Minimum marks should be 60% in 1the 2th standard. - Q: Is this scheme only for BPL girl students?
Yes, this scheme is only for BPL girls students - Q: What is the application process?
1. The first applicant needs to register herself. 2. Then log in again with your credentials and complete the application process. - Q: What documents are required?
1. Aadhar card 2. Urban residential certificate 3. Income certificate 4. BPL certificate 5. 12th class mark sheet 6. Passport size photo 7. Copy of bank passbook 8. Birth certificate 9. Caste certificate 10. Mobile number