AI SummaryMadhya Pradesh government is running Rani Durgavati and Shankarshah Puraskar Scheme in 2026 for Scheduled Tribe students who do well in Class 10th and 12th board exams. Reward money goes from ₹5,000 up to ₹51,000, and it is paid straight into the student's bank account.
One thing students should know first. As per the latest update on the CM Helpline scheme dashboard, dated 19 May 2026, this scheme is now run under the name Medhavi Vidyarthiyon Ko Puraskar Yojana, listed as scheme number 8843 with Tribal Affairs Department. Benefits, ranks and reward amounts stay the same. Only the working name and scheme number have changed at the department level.
Rani Durgavati and Shankarshah Puraskar Scheme 2026 Details
Scheme started in 2017 and is handled by Tribal Affairs Department, Madhya Pradesh. There is no separate online form for it. Merit list of Class 10th and 12th released by Board of Secondary Education, Madhya Pradesh decides who gets the reward. Top six rank holders from Scheduled Tribe category in each class get the money every year.
Reward is a one-time incentive amount per student, not a monthly scholarship. Payment reaches the student through DBT payment in the bank account linked with Samagra ID and Aadhaar. School HOD or the district tribal welfare office handles the paperwork part.
How to Get Benefit of Puraskar Yojana
Selection is done from the board merit list, so a student does not have to chase an online portal. Still, some formality is needed at school level, and these are the steps.
STEP 1 - Check the Class 10th or 12th merit list published by Board of Secondary Education, Madhya Pradesh on mpbse.nic.in after results are declared, and see whether your name is in the top six of the Scheduled Tribe merit list.
STEP 2 - Meet your school principal or Head of Department and ask for the prescribed reward application form. Fill every column, paste a passport size photo and sign where asked.
STEP 3 - Attach self attested copies of caste certificate, domicile certificate, marksheet, Aadhaar, Samagra ID and bank passbook first page, then submit the form back to the school authority within the time given by the department.
STEP 4 - Keep checking with the school office or the district tribal welfare office about approval status. Once approved, money is sent to your bank account by DBT payment.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Rani Durgavati and Shankarshah Puraskar Scheme (now Medhavi Vidyarthiyon Ko Puraskar Yojana, scheme no. 8843) |
| Launched By | Government of Madhya Pradesh, Tribal Affairs Department |
| Started In | 2017 |
| Eligible People | Scheduled Tribe students of Class 10th and 12th |
| Benefit Amount | ₹5,000 to ₹51,000 as one-time reward |
| Selection Basis | Merit list of MP Board 10th and 12th exams |
| Application Mode | Offline through school HOD |
| Official Website | tribal.mp.gov.in |
Reward Amount as Per Rank
Money depends on the position a student holds in the merit list. Class 12th students get a bit more in the fourth, fifth and sixth positions compared to Class 10th students. Below is the reward chart as given on the official CM Helpline scheme page.
| Rank | Class 10th Reward | Class 12th Reward |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | ₹51,000 | ₹51,000 |
| 2nd | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 3rd | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 4th | ₹15,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 5th | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 6th | ₹5,000 | ₹10,000 |
Who Can Apply
Rules are simple and mostly about domicile, category and being a regular student. Private or self study candidates are not counted in this reward list.
- Student should be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh with a valid domicile certificate.
- Student should belong to Scheduled Tribe category, proved by a caste certificate issued by the competent authority.
- Student should be a regular student of Class 10th or 12th in a school affiliated to Board of Secondary Education, Madhya Pradesh.
- Name should come in the top six ranks of the merit list for the concerned class in that exam year.
Required Documents
Papers are checked at school level before the file goes to the department, so keep clear copies ready of everything listed here.
- Passport size photograph of the student
- Aadhaar card and Samagra ID
- Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
- Caste certificate of Scheduled Tribe category
- Class 10th or 12th marksheet showing the merit position
- Bank passbook copy with account in the student's own name for DBT payment
Help Number and Contact
For any doubt about approval or payment, students can call CM Helpline number 181, which works for all Madhya Pradesh government schemes. District Assistant Commissioner, Tribal Affairs office is the local point of contact for reward related files. School principal can also share the department circular for the running year.
Students looking at other study support options in the state can also check State Scholarship of Class 6th to 10th and Research PhD Scholarship for SC ST Students.
References
CM Helpline Scheme Dashboard, Scheme No. 8843
Tribal Affairs Department, Madhya Pradesh
Board of Secondary Education, Madhya Pradesh
FAQ's
Is Rani Durgavati and Shankarshah Puraskar Scheme still running in 2026?
Yes, it is running. Department now lists it as Medhavi Vidyarthiyon Ko Puraskar Yojana, scheme number 8843, with the same reward amounts. Last dashboard update was 19 May 2026.
What is the highest reward under this scheme?
₹51,000 is the top amount, given to the first rank holder of Class 10th and Class 12th in the Scheduled Tribe merit list.
Do students have to apply online?
No online form is there. Selection comes from the MP Board merit list and the school HOD handles the offline form and documents.
Are Scheduled Caste students covered?
Official scheme record lists Scheduled Tribe category students as eligible people. SC students should check the separate SC scholarship schemes run by the department.
How many students get this reward each year?
Top six rank holders in Class 10th and top six in Class 12th get it, so twelve students in a year.
Can private candidates get the reward?
No. Only regular students of MP Board affiliated schools are counted for this merit reward.
How does the money reach the student?
Amount is sent by DBT payment to the bank account of the student linked with Aadhaar and Samagra ID.
Is there any last date to submit the form?
No fixed last date is notified. Department gives a time window after the board results, so students should submit soon after the merit list is out.
Is any application fee charged?
No fee is charged. The whole process is free.
Where can a student complain if the money is delayed?
Call CM Helpline 181 or meet the district Assistant Commissioner, Tribal Affairs, with the application receipt and marksheet copy.