The Integrated Scholarship Scheme 2025 is an inclusive financial assistance program introduced by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Madhya Pradesh. This scheme aims to support meritorious and economically weaker students by providing monthly scholarships to pursue PhD, M.Phil., postgraduate, and graduate courses, including a dedicated quota for sports achievers. The scholarships are awarded based on merit and merit-cum-means criteria to ensure equitable access to quality education in the state.
Key Highlights
• State: Madhya Pradesh
• Department: Directorate of Higher Education, MP
• Eligible Courses: Graduation, Postgraduation, M.Phil., PhD, Sports training
• Monthly Scholarship: ₹300 to ₹600 per month
• Scholarship Duration: 10 months per academic year
• Application Mode: Offline
• Income Limit: ₹54,000 per annum from all sources
Benefits
The scholarship amount varies based on the course type and merit level. Below is the complete breakdown:
| Sl. No. | Scholarship Category | Amount/Month | Quota (No. of Students) |
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| 1 | Ph.D. | ₹600 | 18 |
| 2 | M.Phil. | ₹500 | 14 |
| 3 | PG (Merit-based) | ₹500 | 73 |
| 4 | PG (Merit-cum-means-based) | ₹500 | 73 |
| 5 | Sports Achievers | ₹300 | 22 |
| 6 | Graduation (Merit-based) | ₹300 | 146 |
| 7 | Graduation (Merit-cum-means-based) | ₹300 | 146 |
Note: Each scholarship is valid for 10 months per academic year.
Eligibility Criteria
• Must be a native of Madhya Pradesh
• Must be enrolled in a government or aided private college within the state
• Annual parental income should not exceed ₹54,000 from all sources
• Must meet specific academic or sports-related requirements as follows:
Academic Qualifications
| Level | Academic Requirement |
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| Ph.D. | Minimum 55% marks in a Postgraduate degree |
| M.Phil. | Minimum 55% marks in a Postgraduate degree |
| PG (Merit) | Minimum 55% in Graduation |
| UG (Merit) | Minimum 60% marks in 12th from the Board of Secondary Ed. |
| UG (Merit-cum-means) | Minimum 55% in 12th from the Board of Secondary Ed. |
Sports Eligibility
• Member of the national-level school team representing Madhya Pradesh
• Member of the state adult team
• Must have secured a top 3 rank at the state-level competition
Exclusions
• Students already receiving other government scholarships
• Applicants from institutions not affiliated or recognized by the state
• Applications with incomplete or invalid documents will be rejected
Application Process (Offline)
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Notification Release
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Advertisement published by the Directorate of Higher Education
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Collect & Fill Application
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Available at the respective college administration offices
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Attach Documents
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Attach all required documents and submit to your college’s nodal officer
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Review & Quota-Based Selection
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Applications are reviewed, and selections are made based on merit/quota
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Approval & Disbursement
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Approved applications are forwarded to the Commissioner of Higher Education, and the scholarship is disbursed to the applicant’s bank account
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Documents Required
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Aadhaar Card
• Domicile Certificate (MP resident proof)
• Marksheet of previous academic examination
• Income Certificate (not older than 1 year)
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Samagra ID
• Bank account details (passbook copy)
• Current college code (from college admin office)
• Any additional documents as required by the department
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who is eligible for the Scheme?
To be eligible, students must be natives of Madhya Pradesh, studying in a government or aided private college, with a family income not exceeding ₹54,000/- per annum. Specific academic and sports criteria also apply. - What types of scholarships are offered under this scheme?
The scheme offers scholarships for Ph.D., M.Phil., Postgraduate (merit-based and merit-cum-means-based), and sports, as well as merit-based scholarships for graduates. - How much financial assistance is provided under the Ph.D. scholarship?
Ph.D. students receive ₹600/- per month for ten months. - What is the monthly scholarship amount for M.Phil. students?
M.Phil. students are awarded ₹500/- per month for ten months. - How much do postgraduate students receive under the merit-based scholarship?
Postgraduate students under the merit-based scholarship receive ₹500/- per month for ten months. - What is the scholarship amount for postgraduate students under the merit-cum-means-based category?
Postgraduate students under the merit-cum-means-based category also receive ₹500/- per month for ten months. - How much is the sports scholarship?
The sports scholarship provides ₹300/- per month for ten months. - What is the scholarship amount for graduate students under the merit-based category?
Graduate students under the merit-based category receive ₹300/- per month for ten months. - How much do graduate students under the merit-cum-means-based category receive?
Graduate students under the merit-cum-means-based category receive ₹300/- per month for ten months. - For how many months is the scholarship provided each year?
The scholarship is provided for ten months each year. - What are the academic eligibility criteria for Ph.D. applicants?
Ph.D. applicants must have secured at least 55% marks in their postgraduate degree. - What are the academic eligibility criteria for postgraduate applicants?
Postgraduate applicants must have secured at least 55% marks in their graduation degree. - What are the eligibility criteria for graduate students under the qualification-cum-means category?
Graduate students under this category must have secured at least 55% marks in the examination of the Board of Secondary Education. - What are the eligibility criteria for graduate students under the merit-based category?
Graduate students under the merit-based category must have secured at least 60% marks in the qualifying examination of the Board of Secondary Education. - What are the sports eligibility criteria for the scholarship?
Sports applicants must be members of the national sports team in the school team of Madhya Pradesh, or members of the adult team of the state, or must have secured one of the first three places in a state-level competition. - How can students apply for the Integrated Scholarship Scheme?
Students can apply for the scholarship following the issuance of advertisements by the Directorate of Higher Education. Applications are reviewed and selected based on the prescribed quota limit. - How is the scholarship amount disbursed to the selected applicants?
Upon approval from the Commissioner of Higher Education, the scholarship amount is deposited directly into the bank account of the selected applicant. - Can students from private colleges apply for the Integrated Scholarship Scheme?
Yes, students from aided private colleges are eligible to apply for the scholarship.