The Post Matric Scholarship Scheme 2025 by the Higher Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, is a financial aid initiative aimed at empowering students from the Scheduled Caste (SC) category. This scheme provides monetary support to students pursuing higher education (undergraduate and postgraduate) beyond matriculation, ensuring that financial hardship does not become a barrier to academic achievement.
Scheme Key Highlights (2025)
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Scheme Name: Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students
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Launched by: Higher Education Department, Madhya Pradesh
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Beneficiaries: Scheduled Caste category students
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Coverage: Fee reimbursement + monthly living allowance
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Mode of Application: Online via MP Scholarship Portal 2.0
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Academic Year: 2025–26
Benefits
• Full Fee Reimbursement for professional courses in government institutions.
• Full Fee Reimbursement where fees are fixed by the Admission and Fee Regulatory Commission.
• Partial Fee Reimbursement in non-government institutions:
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Up to ₹2,50,000 income: 50% of compulsory fee reimbursed
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From ₹2,50,000 to ₹6,00,000: Partial reimbursement as per policy
• Monthly Living Allowance: -
Hosteller: ₹570/month
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Non-Hosteller: ₹300/month
Funds are directly transferred to the student’s bank account via DBT.
Eligibility Criteria
• The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
• The student must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
• Must be enrolled in post-matric or higher education courses in a government or recognized institution.
• For non-government institutions, the annual family income must not exceed ₹6,00,000.
• No income limit for students studying in government institutions.
Application Process
Step-by-Step Guide (Online)
Registration
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Visit the State Scholarship Portal
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Click on “Register Yourself.”
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Read the instructions and click “Continu.e”
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Fill in the details:
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Scholarship category
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Name, DOB, Gender
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Contact information
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Aadhaar & Samagra ID
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Submit the form and note down the Application ID
Login and Application
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Return to the State Scholarship Portal
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Click on “Log.in”
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Enter your Application ID, Password, and Captcha
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Choose your Scholarship Scheme
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Fill in details like:
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Father’s name
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Aadhaar number
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Bank account details
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Upload:
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Passport-size photograph
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Signature
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Required documents
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Click Submit
Documents Required
• Aadhaar Card
• Bank Passbook/Account Details
• Income Certificate (Latest)
• Passport-size Photograph
• Samagra ID
• Admission Proof / College Enrollment Certificate
• Caste Certificate (if not auto-verified)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Post-Metric Scholarship?
The Post-Metric Scholarship is a government initiative designed to provide financial assistance to students from economically weaker sections to pursue higher education after completing their secondary education. - What Are The Benefits
Financial Assistance is provided. - What are the Financial Eligibility ccriteria
If studying in non-government institutions, the annual income limit of parents/guardians is up to ₹ 6.00 lakh. - Is there any income limit for government institutions?
There is no income limit for government institutions. - Which category of students can benefit from this scheme?
All categories of students can benefit from this scheme. - May other states apply?
No, this scheme is only for Madhya Pradesh state’s Students. - What is the application process?
Applicants visit to National Scholarship Portal and follow the steps given in the scheme. - Can I iIapply offline?
According to the guidelines, it can be filled out only online. - What is DBT?
DBT’s full form is Direct Benefit Transfer. DBT is a program launched by the Government of India. In DBT, the rightful subsidy for the underprivileged is directly transferred to their Aadhaar-linked bank account. - Under which department does this scheme come?
Higher Education Department.