The Madhya Pradesh Research Scholarship for Disabled Students 2025 is a flagship initiative by the Higher Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh to promote research among differently-abled students. The scheme provides ₹16,000 per month for eligible PhD scholars with disabilities, empowering them to pursue advanced academic research without financial constraints.
Key Highlights
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Scheme Name: Research Scholarship for Disabled Students
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State: Madhya Pradesh
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Launched By: Higher Education Department
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Target Group: Differently-abled PhD students
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Benefit Amount: ₹16,000/month (₹1,92,000 annually)
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Number of Scholarships per Year: 10 students
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Mode of Transfer: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to bank account
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Application Mode: Offline
Benefits
• ₹16,000 per month financial assistance
• ₹1,92,000 total per annum
• Directly credited to the student’s bank account
• Available for a maximum of 10 scholars each year
Eligibility Criteria
• The applicant must be a native of Madhya Pradesh
• The applicant must be a differently-abled student with a valid disability certificate
• The student must be registered for a PhD at a recognized university in India
• The applicant must have qualified for the Research Degree Committee (RDC) interview
• A Postgraduate degree with minimum qualifying marks as per UGC norms is required
• The annual family income must not exceed ₹1,00,000/-
Application Process (2025)
Offline Mode Only
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Advertisement Issuance: The Directorate of Higher Education, MP, will release a notification for scholarship applications.
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Collect Application Form: Visit the official website or your university/institution to collect the scholarship form.
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Fill in Required Details: Complete the form with accurate personal, academic, and bank details.
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Attach Documents: Add all required documents (self-attested copies).
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Submit the Application: Submit it to the designated authority (College/University/Department or Directorate).
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Approval & Selection: Eligible candidates will be selected as per quota, and the amount will be approved by the Commissioner of Higher Education.
Documents Required
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Aadhaar Card
• Madhya Pradesh Domicile Certificate
• Postgraduate Degree Marksheet
• Disability Certificate (40% or more, from a competent authority)
• Income Certificate (issued by the Revenue Department)
• Bank Passbook copy with IFSC and account details
• PhD Admission Proof and RDC Interview clearance certificate
• Any other document as specified in the notification
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who is eligible for this scholarship?
To qualify, candidates must be natives of Madhya Pradesh, disabled, registered for PhD research at a recognized university in India, have a postgraduate degree with qualifying marks as per UGC guidelines, and their annual family income must not exceed ₹1,00,000. - How much financial support is provided under the scheme?
Each eligible student receives ₹16,000 per month, amounting to ₹1,92,000 per year. - How many scholarships are awarded each year?
The scheme awards scholarships to 10 students each year. - How is the scholarship amount disbursed?
The scholarship amount is directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account. - What are the qualifications required for applying?
Applicants must hold a postgraduate degree with minimum qualifying marks as per the University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines. - Can students from other states apply for this scholarship?
No, only students who are natives of Madhya Pradesh are eligible. - How can one apply for the scholarship?
Applicants must respond to the advertisement issued by the Directorate of Higher Education, submit their applications, which are then scrutinized, and if selected, the scholarship is approved and disbursed. - What type of universities are eligible for this scholarship?
The applicant must be registered at any recognized university in India for their PhD research. - Can the scholarship be renewed annually?
Yes.