AI SummaryMadhya Pradesh Higher Education Department is running Alpasankhyak Post-Maitrik Chhaatravrtti Yojana in 2026 for minority students studying after Class 10. Eligible students can get up to ₹3,000 a year for admission and tuition fees, along with monthly maintenance allowance through the scholarship process.
Official scheme details on the department website still show the same income limit of ₹2 lakh, 50% minimum marks rule, and maintenance rates. One important 2026 point is that National Scholarship Portal applications now need One Time Registration, and the AY 2026-27 NSP portal is open from 1 June 2026.
Alpasankhyak Post-Maitrik Chhaatravrtti Yojana Madhya Pradesh
This scholarship is meant for minority students of Madhya Pradesh who want support for higher studies after school. Money is given for fees and for study-related day to day costs, depending on whether the student is staying in a hostel or not.
No new change was found in the official benefit rates or income rule during the 2026 check. Main update in this draft is the application path. Old NSP registration and fresh-login links used in the article are no longer working, so they have been replaced with the current NSP home page, OTR page, and student section links.
Students looking at other Madhya Pradesh scholarship options can also check Pratibha Kiran Scholarship and Post Matric and Top Class Scholarship for related higher education support.
Before starting the form, keep Aadhaar, bank account details, marksheets, income certificate, photo, and mobile number ready. Correct details matter because scholarship payment is linked with the student record submitted on the portal.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Alpasankhyak Post-Maitrik Chhaatravrtti Yojana |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Run By | Higher Education Department, Madhya Pradesh |
| Who Can Apply | Minority students of Madhya Pradesh studying after Class 10 |
| Fee Support | Up to ₹3,000 per year for graduate and postgraduate students |
| Maintenance Allowance | ₹570 hostel and ₹300 non-hostel per month for UG and PG, ₹1,200 hostel and ₹550 non-hostel per month for M.Phil. and Ph.D., payable for 10 months |
| Income Limit | Up to ₹2 lakh family income per year |
| Marks Rule | At least 50% marks in the last qualifying exam |
| Apply Mode | Online through National Scholarship Portal |
| Official Website | National Scholarship Portal and Higher Education Department, Madhya Pradesh |
How to apply online
Application is done online. Students should use the current NSP flow because the older direct registration and fresh-application pages from the earlier draft are no longer live.
STEP 1 Open the National Scholarship Portal OTR page and create the One Time Registration number using Aadhaar or Aadhaar Enrolment ID. OTR is required for scholarship applications on NSP.
STEP 2 After OTR is created, go to the student section of NSP and sign in with the required details. Select the right scholarship entry and match the student details with the academic record and bank details.
STEP 3 Fill the scholarship form carefully. Add personal details, study details, category details, income details, and bank details exactly as they appear in the supporting papers.
STEP 4 Upload the required papers, review the full form, and submit it before the last date shown on the portal. Students should also keep checking the portal for institute and verification stage updates.
Who can apply
Students should match all basic rules before filling the form.
- Applicant should be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh and should belong to a notified minority community.
- Family income of parents or guardian should not be more than ₹2 lakh in a year.
- Student should have scored at least 50% marks in the last qualifying examination.
- Course should fall under post-matric level studies covered under the scholarship process.
Scholarship amount
Support under this scheme is split into fee support and maintenance allowance. Payment depends on the study level and whether the student is staying in a hostel.
Graduate and postgraduate students can get up to ₹3,000 per year toward admission and tuition fees. Hostel students at UG and PG level can get ₹570 per month, and non-hostel students can get ₹300 per month. For M.Phil. and Ph.D. students, the rate is ₹1,200 per month for hostel students and ₹550 per month for non-hostel students. Maintenance allowance is payable for 10 months.
Required documents
Keep these papers ready before starting the online form.
- Aadhaar card of the student, because OTR and identity matching on NSP are linked with Aadhaar details.
- Bank account details in the student name, so scholarship payment can go to the correct account.
- Latest marksheet and course admission papers to show academic eligibility and current study status.
- Income certificate, address proof, passport-size photo, and a working mobile number for portal verification and updates.
2026 update and scheme status
Official Higher Education Department scheme details checked on 2 August 2026 still show this scholarship running with the same core rules and rates. No revised benefit amount, no new income limit, and no closure notice were found in the official scheme page checked for this update.
Main current change for students is the NSP application flow. NSP now runs on OTR-based login for scholarship applications, and the portal announcement says AY 2026-27 is open from 1 June 2026. Students should depend on the current NSP pages instead of older saved direct links.
References
Current working links used for this update are listed below.
- Higher Education Department scheme page
- National Scholarship Portal home page
- NSP One Time Registration page
- NSP student section
- NSP schemes list page
FAQ's
Who can apply for Alpasankhyak Post-Maitrik Chhaatravrtti Yojana?
Minority students who are permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh, scored at least 50% in the last qualifying exam, and have family income up to ₹2 lakh can apply if they match the course rules.
How much money is given under this scholarship?
Students can get up to ₹3,000 a year for fees. Maintenance allowance is ₹570 or ₹300 per month for UG and PG students, and ₹1,200 or ₹550 per month for M.Phil. and Ph.D. students, based on hostel status.
Is OTR needed in 2026?
Yes. NSP says One Time Registration is required for scholarship applications, so students should complete OTR before trying to fill the form.
Can students use the old NSP registration and fresh application links?
No. Those older direct links used in the draft are no longer working. Students should use the current NSP home page, OTR page, and student section.
Is there any new benefit hike in 2026?
No new official benefit hike was found on the scheme page checked for this update. The main 2026 change found here is the current NSP application route.