The Madhya Pradesh (MP) Scholarship program is an initiative by the Government of Madhya Pradesh to provide financial assistance to students from economically weaker and marginalized sections, including Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and minorities. The program aims to promote education, reduce dropout rates, and support students in pursuing higher studies.
To provide financial support to meritorious and economically disadvantaged students, reduce financial barriers, and promote higher education among SC, ST, OBC, and minority communities.
Based on eligibility, academic merit, and document verification. Some schemes prioritize entrance exam ranks (e.g., JEE, NEET, CLAT). Over 10 schemes, including MMVY, MMJKY, Post-Matric Scholarships (SC/ST/OBC), MPTAAS, Gaon Ki Beti Yojana, and Laptop Scheme.
Below eligibility criteria, application process, benefits, and other details based on available information.
Benefits MP Scholarship
1. Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana (MMVY):
Covers 100% tuition fees for: Engineering courses (government/private institutions), Medical/dental courses (MBBS/BDS via NEET), Law courses at NLUs or Delhi University (via CLAT), Undergraduate/integrated postgraduate programs at government colleges, For private colleges, up to INR 1,50,000 or actual fees (whichever is less).
2. Mukhyamantri Jan Kalyan Yojana (MMJKY):
For wards of unorganized workers registered with the Labour Department.
Covers tuition fees for undergraduate, postgraduate, polytechnic, diploma, or ITI courses.
Engineering, medical, and law students meeting entrance exam criteria (JEE <1,50,000; NEET; CLAT) receive full fee coverage.
3. Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students: 100% tuition fee for family income below INR 75,000.
4. Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students: Full tuition fee and maintenance allowances for family income below INR 2.5 lakh.
5. MPTAAS Scholarship (Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs Automation System):
Financial assistance from INR 230 to INR 1,500 monthly, depending on the course and institution (e.g., tuition, hostel fees).
6. Laptop Scheme: INR 25,000 for Class 12 meritorious students (89,000 students annually) to purchase laptops.
6. Gaon Ki Beti Yojana: INR 5,000 annually for girl students from rural areas with 60%+ marks in Class 12.
Eligibility Criteria for MP Scholarships
1. Applicants must be permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh. A domicile certificate is typically required.
2. Scholarships are primarily for SC, ST, OBC, and minority students (e.g., Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Jains, Parsis, Buddhists). Some schemes, like the Mukhya Mantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana (MMVY), are also open to General and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) students.
3. For students in Classes 11, 12, undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, polytechnic, ITI, or Ph.D. programs at recognized institutions.
4. Minimum 70% marks in Class 12 (MP Board) or 85% (CBSE/ICSE Board).
5. Family income below INR 3 lakh for 100% scholarship; INR 75,000–1,00,000 for 50% scholarship.
6. A Samagra ID linked with Aadhaar is mandatory for application and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Application Process
1. Visit the official portal (https://scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in).Click on “Register Yourself” under the “Student Corner.”
2. Enter details like Samagra ID, Aadhaar number, name, date of birth, and mobile number.
3. Complete e-KYC via OTP and create a username and password.
4. Log in using the generated username and password.
5. Upload required documents (up to 2 MB each).
6. Log in to the portal, go to “Track Post-Matric Application Status,” and enter the application ID to check progress.
Always verify deadlines and eligibility on the official portal, as they may change. For queries, contact the helpline (0755-4019400) or visit an MPOnline kiosk.
