The General Poor Class Scholarship Scheme 2025 is a welfare initiative by the School Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aimed at uplifting economically weaker students studying in government schools. This scheme supports students from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families by providing an annual scholarship to reduce the financial burden and encourage school attendance among Classes 6 to 8.
Key Highlights
• State: Madhya Pradesh
• Department: School Education Department, MP
• Applicable Classes: 6 to 8
• Target Beneficiaries: BPL students in government schools
• Annual Income Limit: Less than ₹1,00,000
• Application Mode: Offline via school
• Scholarship Transfer: Direct to bank account via DBT
• Portal: https://shikshaportal.mp.gov.in
Benefits
| Gender | Scholarship Amount per Year |
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| Girls | ₹300 |
| Boys | ₹200 |
Note: The scholarship amount is transferred directly to the student’s bank account under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
Eligibility Criteria
• Must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh
• Must be a student of Class 6 to 8
• Must be studying in a government school only
• Must belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category
• Annual family income must be less than ₹1,00,000
• The student must have passed the previous academic class
Exclusions
• Students from private schools are not eligible
• Students with annual income above ₹1 lakh are not eligible
• Students not falling under the BPL category
• Students in the previous class are not eligible
Application Process (Offline)
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Contact the School Principal
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Eligible students should inform the Principal of their government school
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Document Verification
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Submit required documents, including BPL proof, income certificate, and bank details.s
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Data Entry by School
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The school teacher will upload student information to the MP Shiksha Portal:
https://shikshaportal.mp.gov.in
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Verification and Approval
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After verification, the scholarship will be approved and disbursed via DBT
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Documents Required
• Passport-size photograph
• Aadhaar card
• Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
• BPL certificate or Ration card
• Income certificate (not older than 1 year)
• Previous class marksheet
• Samagra ID
• Bank accoundetails/passbookok copy
• Any other documents as required by the school authority
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?
Students who are permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh, studying in Class 6 to 8 at government schools, belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category, and have a family income of less than ₹1,00,000 per year are eligible. - What are the benefits of the scholarship?
Girl students receive ₹300 per year, and boy students receive ₹200 per year. - How is the scholarship amount transferred to students?
The scholarship amount is directly transferred to the student’s bank account. - Can students from private schools apply for this scholarship?
No, this scholarship is only available to students studying in government schools. - How can students apply for the scholarship?
Eligible students should contact the Principal of their respective government schools for application procedures and further guidance. - Are there any academic performance criteria for this scholarship?
The student must have passed the previous class. - Can students from other states apply for this scholarship?
No, this scholarship is specifically for residents of Madhya Pradesh.