AI SummaryMadhya Pradesh government is running Education Development Scholarship for Single Girl Child in 2026 for girl students who are the only child of their parents. Eligible girls studying in class 11 or 12 get ₹5,000 every year, paid straight into their bank account.
School Education Department of Madhya Pradesh runs this scholarship. As of 03 August 2026, the scheme is still running with the same ₹5,000 yearly amount, and applications keep going through the school, not through any separate online form filled by the student.
Education Development Scholarship for Single Girl Child 2026
Main aim here is simple. Money problems should not stop a family's only daughter from finishing school. So girls who clear class 10 with 60% or more from Madhya Pradesh Board and then join class 11 in a recognised private school get yearly cash support of ₹5,000.
One thing worth knowing. This is not a self-apply online scheme. Your school principal enters and verifies your profile on Shiksha Portal (shikshaportal.mp.gov.in), and payment then reaches your bank account. So the whole thing depends on your school updating your details on time.
Apply Process for Single Girl Child Scholarship
Application stays offline at the student's end. Steps below explain what to do.
STEP 1 - Meet the Principal of your school and tell them you want to apply under Education Development Scholarship for Single Girl Child. Ask which teacher handles scholarship entries in your school.
STEP 2 - Submit your documents to that teacher. Keep the single child certificate or affidavit ready, since this is the one paper that usually holds up applications.
STEP 3 - School staff will open your student profile on Shiksha Portal using your Samagra ID and enrolment details, and mark you under this scholarship.
STEP 4 - Make sure your bank account is in your own name and linked with Aadhaar, because payment comes into the student account only.
STEP 5 - After a few weeks, ask your school to check the sanction and payment status on the portal. If nothing shows, get the entry checked again for spelling or Samagra ID errors.
Scheme Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Education Development Scholarship for Single Girl Child |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Main Department | School Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh |
| Eligible People | Only girl child of parents, studying in class 11 or 12 |
| Benefit Amount | ₹5,000 per year |
| Benefit Type | Cash into bank account |
| Application Mode | Offline through school principal, entry on Shiksha Portal |
| Status in 2026 | Running |
| Help Number | CM Helpline 181 |
Who Can Apply
Rules have not changed in 2026. A girl student has to match all the points below, and even one miss means the form gets rejected at school level itself.
- She must be the only child of her parents, with no brother or sister.
- She must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh and able to show a domicile certificate.
- She must have scored 60% or more in class 10 from Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education.
- She must be studying in class 11 or class 12 in a recognised private school.
- Monthly tuition fee of that school must be below ₹1,500.
- She must have passed the previous class without any gap year.
For proof of being the only child, rules differ a bit. If parents work in a government job, a certificate from the head of their office works, or an attested copy of the family list from the ration card. For other families, a notary affidavit or attested ration card copy is accepted.
Benefit Amount
Amount stays ₹5,000 per year in 2026. No increase has been announced by the department. Payment is made yearly, so a girl can get it in class 11 and again in class 12 if she keeps matching the rules and passes her class.
Required Documents
Keep photocopies of everything and carry originals when the school asks for checking.
- Passport size photo of the student
- Aadhaar card and Samagra ID
- Madhya Pradesh domicile certificate
- Single child certificate or notary affidavit
- Ration card copy
- Class 10 marksheet, and class 11 marksheet for class 12 students
- Bank passbook of the student's own account
Help and Complaint
If the school delays your entry or the money does not reach after sanction, call CM Helpline on 181. Complaint can also be filed on the CM Helpline website. District Education Officer of your district is the next place to go if the school does not respond.
Other Madhya Pradesh Scholarships
Students who do not match the single girl child rules can check other state scholarships, like General Poor Class Scholarship for Class 6 to 8 or Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students. College students can look at Post Matric College Scholarship for Scheduled Caste.
References
Official scheme rules in Social Protection handbook (page 32)
CM Helpline Madhya Pradesh for complaints and scheme details
Madhya Pradesh State Scholarship Portal
FAQ's
Is this scholarship still running in 2026?
Yes, School Education Department is still giving ₹5,000 per year under this scholarship, with the same eligibility rules.
Who can get this scholarship?
A girl who is the only child of her parents, lives in Madhya Pradesh, scored 60% or more in class 10 from MP Board, and studies in class 11 or 12 in a recognised private school.
How much money is given?
₹5,000 every year, sent directly to the student's bank account.
Can I apply online myself?
No. Your school principal has to enter your profile on Shiksha Portal. Students cannot fill any form on their own.
Are government school students eligible?
No, this one is only for students of recognised private schools with monthly tuition fee below ₹1,500.
Is there a fee limit?
Yes, monthly school tuition fee has to be less than ₹1,500, otherwise the application is rejected.
How do I prove I am the only child?
Through a single child certificate from the parent's office if they are government staff, or a notary affidavit and attested ration card copy for other families.
Do I get it only once?
No, it is a yearly payment. A student can get it in both class 11 and class 12 if she passes and keeps matching the rules.
Where to complain if payment is stuck?
Call CM Helpline 181 or contact your District Education Officer with your Samagra ID and school details.