AI SummaryMadhya Pradesh government is running Encouragement Scheme for Taking Admission in Science and Contemporary Subjects for Scheduled Tribe students who move into Science after Class 10 or Class 12. Students joining Class 11 Science get ₹2,000 and students joining a BSc course in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology get ₹3,000 as a one-time cash incentive.
Tribal Affairs Department of Madhya Pradesh runs this scholarship, and the whole process happens online on MPTAAS portal. Applications, checking and payment are all handled through the same portal, so a beneficiary profile is required before applying. As on 4 August 2026, scheme rules and both amounts stay the same as earlier years, and no closure notice has come from the department.
Encouragement Scheme for Taking Admission in Science and Contemporary Subjects 2026
Money problems stop many ST students from picking Science after board exams. Lab fees, books, travel to a bigger school or college, all of it adds up. This scholarship gives a small cash push at the exact moment when that choice is being made, right at admission time.
Payment goes straight into the student bank account linked with the profile. Nothing has to be paid to apply. Students can also use other MP scholarship schemes, but only one benefit of the same type is allowed at a time, so check the rules on the portal before applying for two similar schemes.
How to Apply Online for This Scholarship
Application is fully online through MPTAAS. First the profile registration, then the scheme application. Keep scanned documents ready before starting, because uploads are part of the same form.
STEP 1 - Go to the Tribal Welfare Department website at tribal.mp.gov.in and click on the MPTAASC link shown on the homepage.
STEP 2 - Under the login section, click on New Beneficiary Profile Registration and fill every field marked with a star, then upload the required documents.
STEP 3 - Check the details once more and submit. User ID and password come on the registered email and mobile number, so save them safely.
STEP 4 - Log in again on the MPTAAS portal using that user ID, password and captcha.
STEP 5 - On the dashboard open the PMS section and select Apply for Scheme, then pick this scholarship from the list.
STEP 6 - Fill the form, attach documents, submit it and take a printout for your own record. Status updates keep coming on the registered email and SMS.
Scheme Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Encouragement Scheme for Taking Admission in Science and Contemporary Subjects |
| Launched By | Government of Madhya Pradesh |
| Main Department | Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste Department |
| Eligible People | Scheduled Tribe students of Madhya Pradesh |
| Benefit Amount | ₹2,000 for Class 11 Science, ₹3,000 for BSc |
| Application Mode | Online through MPTAAS portal |
| Official Website | tribal.mp.gov.in/MPTAAS |
Scholarship Amount in 2026
Amounts are fixed and paid once, not every month. There is no change in rates for the 2026 session.
| Course | Amount |
|---|---|
| Passed Class 10 and joined Class 11 Science stream | ₹2,000 |
| Passed Class 12 and joined BSc in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology | ₹3,000 |
Who Can Apply
Rules are simple and mostly about residence, caste and the course taken. Students studying outside the state but native to Madhya Pradesh should confirm their case with the district tribal office first.
- Student must be a native resident of Madhya Pradesh, and a domicile certificate is used as proof for this.
- Student must belong to the Scheduled Tribe category with a valid caste certificate issued by the competent authority.
- Admission must be in Class 11 Science stream after passing Class 10, or in a BSc course with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology after passing Class 12.
Required Documents
Scanned copies are uploaded during profile registration and again with the application form, so keep clear files ready.
- Passport size photo and Aadhaar card of the student
- Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh and caste certificate
- Income certificate, wherever the department asks for it
- Marksheet of the last passed class, Class 10 or Class 12
- Samagra ID and bank passbook copy with the account in the student name
Help and Complaint Support
For login problems, wrong profile details or pending payment, students can contact the district Assistant Commissioner or Tribal Welfare office. State CM Helpline number 181 also takes complaints about scholarship payments. Post matric college students can separately check their status on the MP State Scholarship Portal.
Students looking at other options can also read about Post Matric Scholarship for Class 11th, 12th and college, Swami Vivekananda Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme and the Integrated Hostel Scheme for ST students in Madhya Pradesh.
References
Tribal Welfare Department, Madhya Pradesh
Scheme Rules, Social Protection Report Page 87
FAQ's
Is this scholarship still running in 2026?
Yes. Tribal Affairs Department still lists it on MPTAAS and no closure order has come, so eligible students can apply after taking admission.
How much money is given?
₹2,000 for Class 11 Science students and ₹3,000 for BSc students in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology. It is a one-time payment, not monthly.
Can students of other states apply?
No. Only native residents of Madhya Pradesh from the Scheduled Tribe category are covered.
Is any fee charged for applying?
No fee at all. Registration and application on MPTAAS are free, so do not pay any agent for it.
How does the money reach the student?
Payment is sent by DBT into the bank account linked with the MPTAAS beneficiary profile, so the account should be active and Aadhaar seeded.
Where can the application status be checked?
Log in to the MPTAAS portal and open the PMS section. Status messages also come on the registered mobile number and email.
Is a Samagra ID must for this scheme?
Yes. Samagra ID is used to confirm family and residence details during profile registration on the portal.