AI SummaryMadhya Pradesh Higher Education Department is running Distribution of Free Books and Stationery to SC/ST Students for the 2026-27 session, and college students of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe category can get books worth ₹1,500 and stationery worth ₹500 every year. Benefit is given in kind, so no cash comes to your bank account.
Students studying regular undergraduate or postgraduate courses in government colleges of Madhya Pradesh are covered under this state scheme. Your college principal handles the whole process, from buying the books to handing them over to you.
Distribution of Free Books and Stationery to SC/ST Students Details
This scheme is run by Higher Education Department of Madhya Pradesh government. Aim is simple. SC and ST students often spend a big part of their pocket money on textbooks and copies, so the department buys these items and gives them free of charge. Books are bought by the college from Hindi Granth Academy as per store purchase rules, and stationery is given by the college itself.
Total yearly value per student comes to ₹2,000. Amount has not changed in 2026. There is no online form for this scheme and no last date is fixed as such, though the work is completed within the financial year, so it is better to speak to your college office soon after admission.
Application Process
Whole process runs offline through your government college. Nothing has to be filled on any portal.
STEP 1 - Take admission in a regular undergraduate or postgraduate course in a government college of Madhya Pradesh and collect your admission receipt or enrollment proof.
STEP 2 - Meet the principal or the head of your department and tell them you belong to SC or ST category and want the free books and stationery benefit for the session.
STEP 3 - Give a copy of your caste certificate, domicile certificate and college ID for checking. The college keeps this record for its list of eligible students.
STEP 4 - College buys the books from Hindi Granth Academy as per store purchase rules and gives them to you along with the stationery items. Take a receipt or sign the distribution register when you collect the material.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Distribution of Free Books and Stationery to SC/ST Students |
| Launched By | Higher Education Department, Madhya Pradesh |
| Level | State scheme |
| Eligible People | SC and ST students of government colleges in Madhya Pradesh |
| Benefit | Books worth ₹1,500 and stationery worth ₹500 per year |
| Benefit Type | In kind, not cash |
| Application Mode | Offline through college principal |
| Application Fee | Free |
| Official Website | highereducation.mp.gov.in |
Benefits
Support is fixed for every eligible student in a session. Books part is bigger because textbooks for degree courses cost more than copies and pens.
| Item | Yearly Value |
|---|---|
| Books | ₹1,500 |
| Stationery | ₹500 |
| Total | ₹2,000 |
Who Can Apply
Rules for 2026-27 are the same as earlier years. Check these points before you approach your college.
- You should be a native of Madhya Pradesh and able to show a domicile certificate of the state.
- You must belong to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe category with a valid caste certificate issued by the competent authority.
- You should be a regular student, not a part time or distance learning one, in a government college.
- Your course should be a recognised undergraduate or postgraduate degree course running in that college.
Required Documents
Papers asked by colleges are basic ones that most students already have at the time of admission.
- Caste certificate showing SC or ST category.
- Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh.
- College ID card or admission receipt of the current session.
- Aadhaar card or any other valid identity proof.
Students of Madhya Pradesh can also check other study support schemes such as State Government SC Scholarship for Class 1 to 10, Kanya Saksharta Protsahan Yojana and Cycle Distribution Scheme for extra help during their studies.
Help and Complaint
If your college delays the distribution or refuses without reason, first talk to the principal in writing. After that, a complaint can be filed with Directorate of Higher Education, which is the appeal authority for this scheme. Complaints can also be lodged on CM Helpline number 181.
References
Scheme details on CM Helpline portal
Higher Education Department Madhya Pradesh official website
FAQ's
Who can get free books and stationery under this scheme?
SC and ST students who are natives of Madhya Pradesh and study regular undergraduate or postgraduate courses in government colleges of the state.
How much benefit is given in a year?
Books worth ₹1,500 and stationery worth ₹500, so ₹2,000 in total for each session. Same rate continues in 2026-27.
Is the money sent to the bank account?
No. Benefit is in kind. College buys the items and gives them to you directly.
How to apply for this scheme?
There is no online form. Meet your college principal or department head after admission and submit your caste and domicile certificates for checking.
Can private college students get this benefit?
No, only students of government colleges in Madhya Pradesh are covered.
From where does the college buy the books?
Books are bought from Hindi Granth Academy by the principal as per store purchase rules.
Is there any last date to apply?
No fixed last date is announced, but distribution is completed within the financial year, so apply soon after taking admission.
Can students of other states apply?
No, only students who are natives of Madhya Pradesh are eligible.
Where to complain if books are not given?
Give a written request to the principal first, then approach Directorate of Higher Education or call CM Helpline 181.