AI SummaryMadhya Pradesh government is running Aawaas Sahayata scheme for tribal students who move away from their hometown for higher studies. Under this scheme, students who could not get a seat in a government hostel get monthly money to pay for their accommodation.
Students living in divisional headquarters like Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur and Ujjain get ₹2,000 per month. Students in other district headquarters get ₹1,250 per month, and those staying in tehsil or development block headquarters get ₹1,000 per month. Support is given for up to 12 months in a year.
Aawaas Sahayata - Introduction
Department of Tribal Affairs, Government of Madhya Pradesh launched Aawaas Sahayata in 2016 under government order number F 12-06/2013/25-2/1860 dated 23 December 2016. The scheme helps tribal boys and girls who take admission in college or higher level courses outside their hometown but do not get hostel accommodation. Instead of letting hostel availability decide whether a student can study, the department gives money to arrange a place to stay.
Students who pass Class 12 from a government or recognized non-government college and take regular admission in graduate, graduate diploma, technical or paramedical courses can apply. The scheme is for students whose family income stays within the limit fixed under the Post Matric Scholarship scheme.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Aawaas Sahayata |
| Launched By | Department of Tribal Affairs, Government of Madhya Pradesh |
| Launch Year | 2016 |
| Beneficiaries | Tribal (ST) students of Madhya Pradesh studying outside their hometown |
| Benefit Amount | ₹2,000 per month at divisional headquarters, ₹1,250 at district headquarters, ₹1,000 at tehsil or block headquarters |
| Benefit Duration | Up to 12 months in a year |
| Application Mode | Online through MPTAAS portal, offline option also available |
| Official Website | tribal.mp.gov.in/mptaas |
Benefits
Main benefit of the scheme is the monthly cash support for accommodation. The amount depends on the headquarters where the student stays on rent, not on the location of the college.
Students staying in Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur or Ujjain divisional headquarters get ₹2,000 per month. Those staying in any other district headquarters get ₹1,250 per month. Students living at tehsil or development block headquarters get ₹1,000 per month. This money is paid for 12 months.
If the actual rent is higher than the fixed amount, the student has to pay the extra money on own. No other housing facility is given by the department apart from this support. Students who fail or whose exam results are held back are not eligible in the next year.
Eligibility
Students need to meet these conditions to apply:
- Applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh and belong to a Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
- Applicant should have passed Class 12 from a recognized government or non-government college.
- Applicant should be regularly enrolled in a graduate, graduate diploma, technical or paramedical course.
- Applicant should not have been allotted a seat in any government hostel.
- Applicant should be living outside the hometown for studies. The rental residence should be outside the same local body area as the home or the college.
- Family income should be within the limit fixed under the Post Matric Scholarship scheme.
Students from SC, ST and OBC categories studying in rented homes can also check the MP Awas Sahayata Yojana page for another housing support scheme. For more options, see the full Madhya Pradesh government schemes list.
Application Process
The application is done online through the MPTAAS portal. Students who cannot apply online can also submit the form offline through the Hostel Superintendent, Block Education Officer, Principal, District Coordinator or Assistant Commissioner.
STEP 1 - Go to the MPTAAS portal and click on the New Beneficiary Profile Registration link. Fill in all the required details and upload identity proof and other certificates. Submit the form to get a registration number.
STEP 2 - Log in to the MPTAAS portal using the user ID and password. Select Aawaas Sahayata from the list of schemes shown on the portal.
STEP 3 - Enter the required information and upload the previous class marksheet, a self-declaration (shapath patra) and the landlord consent letter or rent agreement. Check all the details before locking the application, because wrong or misleading information leads to rejection of the application.
Documents
Keep these documents ready before starting the application:
- Passport size photograph
- Aadhaar card
- Madhya Pradesh domicile certificate
- Caste certificate
- Class 12 marksheet or passing certificate
- Samagra ID
- Bank passbook or account details
- Self-declaration (shapath patra) and landlord consent letter or rent agreement
References
MPTAAS portal for online application
Official scheme page of Department of Tribal Affairs
Official guidelines on CM Helpline
Times of India report on Aawaas Sahayata (July 2026)
FAQ's
What is Aawaas Sahayata?
Aawaas Sahayata is a state-level scheme of Madhya Pradesh that helps tribal students cover their housing expenses while studying in cities away from their hometowns.
Who can apply for this scheme?
Any tribal (ST) student from Madhya Pradesh who is pursuing higher education outside their hometown and could not get a government hostel seat can apply.
How much money is given under Aawaas Sahayata?
Students get ₹2,000 per month at divisional headquarters, ₹1,250 per month at other district headquarters and ₹1,000 per month at tehsil or block headquarters, for up to 12 months.
Which courses are covered?
The scheme supports students enrolled in graduate, graduate diploma, technical or paramedical courses after completing their Class 12.
Can I apply if I stay in my hometown?
No, the scheme is made for students who move away from their hometown for studies and stay on rent in another city.
What if I already have a government hostel room?
If you have already got admission in a government hostel, you are not eligible for this housing support.
Which documents do I need to keep ready?
Keep the caste certificate, domicile proof, Class 12 marksheet, Samagra ID, bank account details, a self-declaration and the landlord consent letter or rent agreement ready for the application.
Is the scheme still running in 2026?
Yes, Aawaas Sahayata is still active in 2026. Applications are accepted online through the MPTAAS portal and the offline option is also available.