About this education scheme
Under this scheme, scholarships are provided to students studying in Classes 6 to 8 in government schools. Students whose annual family income is less than Rs. 1,00,000/- and who belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category are eligible for the benefits.
The "General Poor Class Scholarship (Class 6 to 8)" scheme, launched by the School Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to motivate and economically support students from lower economic backgrounds. Under this scheme, scholarships are provided to students studying in Classes 6 to 8 in government schools. Students whose annual family income is less than Rs. 1,00,000/- and who belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category are eligible for the benefits.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | General Poor Class Scholarship (Class 6 to 8) (GPCS) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | School Education Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Education |
| Level / State | State · Madhya Pradesh |
| Official portal | shikshaportal.mp.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | School Education Department, Government Of Madhya Pradesh |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Family income limit | Up to Rs. 1 lakh per year |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤Female / Male
- 🎂Age 10 to 30 years
- 💰Income Rs. 1 lakh tak
- 🎓Students only
- 🍚BPL only
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Girl students will receive a scholarship of Rs. 300/- per year.
- Boy students will receive a scholarship of Rs. 200/- per year.
Note: The scholarship amount is directly transferred to the student's bank account.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
- The applicant should be studying in Class 6 to 8.
- The student should be studying at a government school.
- The student should belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
- The student's parents' total income from all sources should be less than Rs. 1,00,000/- per year.
- The student should have passed the previous class.
Papers to keep ready
1. Passport-size Photograph
2. Aadhaar card
3. Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
4. BPL category certificate/Ration card
5. Previous class marksheet
6. Income certificate
7. Samagra ID
8. Bank Passbook
9. Any other documents as required
Registration walkthrough
Offline
- To avail of the benefits under this scheme, eligible students can contact the Principal of their respective government schools/institutions.
Note: The profile of the students is entered on the education portal https://shikshaportal.mp.gov.in/ by the teacher of the educational institution as per the record/certificate provided by the student.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?
Students who are permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh, studying in Class 6 to 8 at government schools, belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category, and have a family income of less than Rs. 1,00,000 per year are eligible.
What are the benefits of the scholarship?
Girl students receive Rs. 300 per year, and boy students receive Rs. 200 per year.
How is the scholarship amount transferred to students?
The scholarship amount is directly transferred to the student's bank account.
Can students from private schools apply for this scholarship?
No, this scholarship is only available to students studying in government schools.
How can students apply for the scholarship?
Eligible students should contact the Principal of their respective government schools for application procedures and further guidance.
Are there any academic performance criteria for this scholarship?
The student must have passed the previous class.
Can students from other states apply for this scholarship?
No, this scholarship is specifically for residents of Madhya Pradesh.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Scheme Details cmhelpline.mp.gov.in
- Guidelines (Page No. 25) aiggpa.mp.gov.in (PDF)
tsmpb.in is not affiliated with any government department. Apply only on the official portal and never pay anyone for an application.
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