The Rani Durgavati and Shankarshah Puraskar Scheme is a prestigious reward initiative launched by the Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste Welfare Department of the Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme recognizes and financially rewards meritorious students from Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Scheduled Caste (SC) categories who excel in Class 10th and 12th board examinations conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE).
Short Summary
• Scheme Name: Rani Durgavati and Shankarshah Puraskar Yojana
• State: Madhya Pradesh
• Launched By: Tribal Welfare and SC Welfare Department, Govt. of MP
• Target Group: Meritorious SC/ST students of Class 10th and 12th
• Reward Amount: Ranges from ₹3,000 to ₹51,000
• Application Mode: Offline
• Selection Basis: MPBSE merit list of 10th/12th exams
Benefits
Awards for Class 10th (Regular Students)
• 1st Rank: ₹51,000
• 2nd Rank: ₹40,000
• 3rd Rank: ₹30,000
• 4th Rank: ₹15,000
• 5th Rank: ₹10,000
• 6th Rank: ₹10,000
Awards for Class 12th (Regular Students)
• 1st Rank: ₹51,000
• 2nd Rank: ₹40,000
• 3rd Rank: ₹30,000
• 4th Rank: ₹20,000
• 5th Rank: ₹15,000
• 6th Rank: ₹10,000
Eligibility Criteria
• Must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh
• Must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) or Scheduled Caste (SC) category
• Must be a regular student enrolled in Class 10th or 12th
• Should have appeared in board exams conducted by MP Board of Secondary Education
• Selection is strictly merit-based as per the board exam result
Application Process
Offline Mode
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Visit the Head of Department (HoD) office or the principal’s office of your school
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Request the application form for the scheme
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Fill in the required details, paste your passport-size photograph, and self-attest required documents
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Submit the completed form along with all documents to the designated authority within the prescribed timeline
Documents Required
• Passport-size photograph
• Aadhaar card
• Domicile Certificate (Madhya Pradesh)
• Caste Certificate (SC/ST)
• Marksheet of Class 10th or 12th (MPBSE only)
• Samagra ID
• Bank account details
• Any other documents as required by the department
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the objective of the scheme?
The scheme aims to reward meritorious Scheduled Tribe (ST) students for their academic excellence in Class 10th and 12th board examinations. - Who is eligible for the scheme?
The applicant should be a Scheduled Tribe (ST) student, a regular student of Class 10th or 12th, and a resident of Madhya Pradesh. - What is the basis for selection?
Selection is based on the merit list of Class 10th and 12th board examination results from the Board of Secondary Education, Madhya Pradesh. - What are the award amounts?
Award amounts range from ₹10,000 to ₹51,000 depending on the rank in Class 10th or 12th board examinations. - Are private students eligible for this scheme?
No, only regular students enrolled in schools under the Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education are eligible. - Is there any application process for the scheme?
The awards are based on the merit list provided by the board, and no separate application is required. - How is the payment made to the beneficiaries?
The payment is transferred directly to the bank account of the beneficiaries through a digital payment system. - Can students from other states apply for this scheme?
No, the scheme is only for students who are permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh. - How many students are awarded each year?
Awards are given to the top six students of Class 10th and 12th from the merit list. - Are students from other categories eligible for this scheme?
No, this scheme is exclusively for Scheduled Tribe (ST),SC students. - What is the maximum reward amount?
The maximum reward amount is ₹51,000 for the first position in both Class 10th and 12th.