The Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Tribe (ST) Students in Madhya Pradesh is a longstanding welfare initiative launched in 1945 by the Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. This scheme is designed to support ST students studying in classes 11th, 12th, college, Ph.D., and professional courses by providing them with financial assistance, thus promoting higher education and reducing dropouts among tribal communities.
Scheme Key Highlights (Short Summary)
• Scheme Name: Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students
• Launched by: Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste Department, Madhya Pradesh
• Target Group: Scheduled Tribe (ST) students pursuing post-matric education
• Courses Covered: Class 11th, 12th, Graduation, Post-Graduation, PhD, Professional Courses
• Application Mode: Online via MPTAAS Portal
• Scholarship Benefit: Full or partial tuition and compulsory fees reimbursement
Benefits
• Full or partial reimbursement of tuition fees and non-refundable compulsory fees.
• Financial support for pursuing higher education, professional courses, and research programs.
• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of scholarship amounts into the student’s bank account.
Eligibility Criteria
• The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
• The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
• The applicant must be pursuing education in class 11th, 12th, college, Ph.D., or professional courses.
• Students studying in government or government self-financed institutions: No income limit restriction.
• Students studying in non-government institutions (non-professional courses): Family income must not exceed ₹6 lakh per annum.
• The applicant should be eligible for half payment of non-refundable compulsory fees (for government-related courses).
Application Process
Registration (First Time Users)
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Visit the official MPTAAS Portal.
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Click on “New Beneficiary Profile Registration”.
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Fill in all mandatory fields carefully.
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Upload necessary documents like ID proof, caste certificate, income certificate, etc.
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Click on “Submit”.
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A registration number will be generated after successful submission.
Application (Registered Users)
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Login to the MPTAAS portal using your User ID and Password.
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Select the Post Matric Scholarship Scheme.
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Fill in all required fields with updated academic and personal details.
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Upload the required documents.
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Click on “Submit Application” to complete the process.
Important: Ensure that the bank account details are Aadhaar-linked for faster DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).
Documents Required
• Aadhaar Card
• Passport-size Photograph
• Domicile Certificate of Madhya Pradesh
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) Caste Certificate
• Previous Class Marksheet/Passing Certificate
• Samagra ID
• Bank Passbook Copy (showing account number and IFSC code)
• Proof of Admission (Admission Letter/Bonafide Certificate)
• Any other documents as required
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme?
It is a scholarship provided to Scheduled Tribe students in Madhya Pradesh for studies in classes 11th, 12th, colleges, PhD, and professional courses. - Who is eligible for this scholarship?
Scheduled Tribe students who are natives of Madhya Pradesh and studying in classes 11th, 12th, colleges, PhD, or professional courses. - Is there an income limit for eligibility?
The income limit restriction for students in government and government self-financed educational institutions has been abolished. For students in non-government institutions (non-professional courses), the annual family income should be up to ₹6.00 lakh. - Where can students apply for the scholarship?
Students can apply through the Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department of Madhya Pradesh. - What type of courses does this scholarship cover?
The scholarship covers classes 11th, 12th, college courses, PhD programs, and professional courses. - How is the scholarship amount disbursed?
The scholarship is provided as financial assistance to cover educational expenses, including tuition fees and other compulsory fees. - Is there a fee reimbursement for non-government institutions?
Yes, half the non-refundable compulsory fees, including tuition fees, are paid for non-government institution students, provided their family income is up to ₹6.00 lakh. - Do students need to be enrolled in government institutions to avail of this scholarship?
No, students can avail the scholarship in both government and non-government institutions, with certain income conditions for non-government institutions. - How many years is the scholarship provided for?
The scholarship is provided for the duration of the course, provided the student continues to meet the eligibility criteria. - Is there an age limit for applicants?
There is no specific age limit mentioned for this scheme.