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Encouragement Scheme for Taking Admission in Science and Contemporary Subjects

ESTASCS

Published: Oct 2026

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Reviewed by Navin, Editor · First published: 6 Oct 2026

Encouragement Scheme for Taking Admission in Science and Contemporary Subjects
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Written by Navin · Editor, tsmpb.inUpdated: 17 Oct 2026 · How we verify scheme facts

About this education scheme

This scheme provides scholarships to Scheduled Tribe students who have passed Class 10 and enrolled in Class 11 Science stream, and to those who have passed Class 12 and enrolled in a B.Sc. course in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Biology.

The "Encouragement Scheme for Taking Admission in Science and Contemporary Subjects" scheme, launched by the Tribal Affairs Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to encourage student for taking admission in Science and Contemporary subjects. This scheme provides scholarships to Scheduled Tribe students who have passed Class 10 and enrolled in Class 11 Science stream, and to those who have passed Class 12 and enrolled in a B.Sc. course in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Biology.

Benefits at a glance

Scheme nameEncouragement Scheme for Taking Admission in Science and Contemporary Subjects (ESTASCS)
Launched byTribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department
Benefit typeCash (money paid to your bank account)
CategoryEducation
Level / StateState ยท Madhya Pradesh
Official portaltribal.mp.gov.in (link at the end of this page)

Key facts

Implementing agencyTribal Affairs Department, Government Of Madhya Pradesh
Scheme forIndividual
Application modeOnline
Last dateOngoing (no last date notified)
DBT (direct bank transfer)No

Who can apply (quick check)

  • ๐Ÿ‘คAll genders
  • ๐ŸŽ‚Age 14 to 40 years
  • ๐Ÿท๏ธST
  • ๐ŸŽ“Students only
  • ๐Ÿ“Online

Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.

What you receive

Under this scheme, scholarships will be provided to Scheduled Tribe students at the following rates:

  • Students who passed Class 10th and are enrolled in Class 11th in the Science stream: Rs. 2,000/-
  • Students who passed Class 12th and are enrolled in a B.Sc. course in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Biology: Rs. 3,000/-

Who qualifies

  1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
  2. The student should belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
  3. The scheme benefits are available to:
  • Students who have completed Class 10 and are currently enrolled in Class 11 with a Science stream.
  • Students who have completed Class 12 and are currently pursuing a B.Sc. degree in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Biology.

Papers to keep ready

1. Passport-size Photograph

2. Aadhaar card

3. Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh

4. Caste certificate

5. Income certificate

6. Previous class passing marksheet

7. Samagra ID

8. Bank account details/Bank Passbook

9. Other necessary documents if required

Registration walkthrough

Online

Registration Process:

Step 1: Go to the official website of the Tribal Welfare Department of Madhya Pradesh.

Step 2: On the home page, click on โ€˜MPTAASCโ€™.

Step 3: Click on "New Beneficiary Profile Registration" under the โ€˜Loginโ€™ section.

Step 4: Complete all mandatory fields marked with * and upload the required documents.

Step 5: Review your details and click "Submit."

Step 6: After submission, check your email and SMS for your user ID and password.

Application Process:

Step 1: Revisit the official website of the Tribal Welfare Department of Madhya Pradesh.

Step 2: On the home page, click on โ€˜MPTAASCโ€™.

Step 3: Enter your user ID, password, and captcha code, then click "Login."

Step 4: On the dashboard, click "PMS" and then select "Apply for Scheme."

Step 5: Fill out the online application form, upload the necessary documents, and submit it.

Step 6: After successful submission, print a copy of the application for your records.

Note 1: It is mandatory for the applicant to register the beneficiary profile.

Note 2: Current status information is sent to the registered email and SMS.

Note 3: The process of approval, acceptance, and payment under the scheme is done online through the MPTAAS portal.

Frequently asked questions

What are the main objectives of this scheme?

To encourage Scheduled Tribe students to pursue education in Science and Contemporary subjects by providing financial support.

Who is eligible for this scheme?

Native Scheduled Tribe students of Madhya Pradesh who have passed Class 10 and are enrolled in Class 11 Science stream or those who have passed Class 12 and are pursuing a B.Sc. degree in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Biology.

Do students from other states qualify for this scheme?

No, only students who are native to Madhya Pradesh are eligible.

What are the scholarship amounts under this scheme?

Rs. 2,000 for students who passed Class 10 and are enrolled in Class 11 Science, and Rs. 3,000 for students who passed Class 12 and are enrolled in a B.Sc. course in the specified subjects.

How is the scholarship amount disbursed?

The scholarship amount is typically credited directly to the studentโ€™s bank account or through other prescribed methods.

How can eligible students apply for the scheme?

Students can apply through the MPTAASC Portal. https://www.tribal.mp.gov.in/MPTAAS

Is there an application fee for this scheme?

No, there is no application fee for applying to the scheme.

How can students check the status of their application?

Current status information is sent to the registered email and SMS. The applicant can also track their application status through the MPTAASC Portal. https://www.tribal.mp.gov.in/MPTAAS

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