Madhya Pradesh government is running Pichda Varg Post Matric Chhatravritti for OBC students studying after Class 10, and applications keep opening every session on MP Scholarship Portal 2.0. Students whose family income stays within ₹3,00,000 a year get 100 percent scholarship on approved course fees, along with a monthly maintenance amount.
Higher Education Department of Madhya Pradesh runs this scholarship. Money reaches students by DBT payment in the bank account linked with Aadhaar. Registration and application both happen online at hescholarship.mp.gov.in, the old scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in address no longer works.
Pichda Varg Post Matric Chhatravritti 2026 Details
Scholarship covers students of Class 11 onwards, diploma, graduation, post-graduation, and research courses in recognised colleges of Madhya Pradesh. Amount is not fixed for everyone. It depends on the course, the institution, the approved fee, and the fee capping set by the department.
Besides course fee, students get a monthly maintenance amount. Hostel students get more than day scholars. Non-refundable required fees such as library, sports, uniform and medical check-up charges also get reimbursed as per the rules.
Apply Online for Pichda Varg Post Matric Chhatravritti
Whole process is online on MP Scholarship Portal 2.0. Students applying first time have to register once, and after that only renewal is needed every session. Keep Samagra ID, Aadhaar number, college code, branch code and bank passbook ready before starting.
STEP 1 - Open the MP Scholarship Portal 2.0 and click on the 'Register Yourself' link given on the homepage.
STEP 2 - Read the registration instructions shown on the screen, then click 'Continue' to open the registration form.
STEP 3 - Fill your name, father's name, mother's name, date of birth, category, gender, Samagra ID and mobile number, then submit the form to get your Student Application ID.
STEP 4 - Go back to the student login page and log in using the Application ID, password and captcha.
STEP 5 - Pick Post Matric Scholarship for OBC from the scheme list, fill your course details, college code, branch code, Aadhaar number and bank account details.
STEP 6 - Upload your photo, signature and required documents, check every field marked with a star, and submit the application. Take a printout and give the hard copy in your college office if the college asks for it.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Pichda Varg Post Matric Chhatravritti (Post Matric Scholarship for OBC) |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Main Department | Higher Education Department, Madhya Pradesh |
| Eligible People | OBC students of Madhya Pradesh studying after Class 10 |
| Income Limit | ₹3,00,000 per year |
| Benefit | Course fee plus monthly maintenance amount |
| Payment Mode | DBT payment in Aadhaar linked bank account |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | hescholarship.mp.gov.in |
Scholarship Amount
Monthly maintenance amount changes as per course level and whether the student stays in a hostel. Course fee support is separate from this amount.
| Course Level | Hostel Student | Day Scholar |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation | ₹400 per month | ₹230 per month |
| Post Graduation | ₹450 per month | ₹230 per month |
| M.Phil / Ph.D | ₹850 per month | ₹380 per month |
Who Can Apply
Rules are simple and mostly about domicile, category and family income. Only one scholarship benefit is allowed at a time on the portal, so a student already taking another post matric scholarship cannot claim this one together.
- Student must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh and must belong to Other Backward Class of the state.
- Family income from all sources should be ₹3,00,000 or less in a year, and students within this limit get full scholarship on the approved fee.
- Student must have passed the previous class or year and must be taking admission in a recognised institution.
- Samagra ID and an Aadhaar linked bank account in the student's own name are required for the payment.
Documents Required
Papers should be scanned clearly before applying, because a blurred income certificate or caste certificate is the most common reason applications get sent back by the college.
- Aadhaar card and Samagra ID of the student.
- OBC caste certificate issued by the competent authority in Madhya Pradesh.
- Income certificate showing yearly family income.
- Previous year mark sheet and current admission or fee receipt.
- Bank passbook copy of the account linked with Aadhaar.
- Passport size photo, signature and a working mobile number.
Related Scholarships in Madhya Pradesh
Students from other categories can check similar state schemes. SC students may see Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students Madhya Pradesh, Class 11 and 12 students may look at Swami Vivekananda Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme, and college students can also check Integrated Scholarship Scheme Madhya Pradesh.
Help and Complaint
If the application is stuck at college level or the payment has not come, first check the status by logging in on the portal. College scholarship section handles verification, so a visit to the office usually clears most problems. Portal related problems can be raised through the helpdesk details given on the official website of the Higher Education Department.
References
Post Matric Scholarship for OBC scheme page on MP Scholarship Portal 2.0
Student login and application status page
Higher Education Department, Madhya Pradesh official website
FAQ's
Who runs Pichda Varg Post Matric Chhatravritti?
Higher Education Department of Madhya Pradesh runs it for OBC students, and the whole process is handled on MP Scholarship Portal 2.0.
What is the income limit for this scholarship?
Family income up to ₹3,00,000 a year. Students within this limit get 100 percent scholarship on the approved course fee.
Which website should students use now?
Use hescholarship.mp.gov.in. The old scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in address is not working anymore.
How much monthly amount do hostel students get?
₹400 for graduation, ₹450 for post graduation and ₹850 for M.Phil or Ph.D students staying in hostel.
Can a student take two scholarships together?
No. Portal allows the benefit of only one scheme at a time, so pick the one giving a better amount.
Is offline application allowed?
No. Registration and application both happen online, though the college may ask for a printed copy for its record.
What is needed at the time of registration?
Samagra ID, Aadhaar number, college code, branch code, bank account details and a photo.
How does the money reach the student?
By DBT payment straight into the Aadhaar linked bank account of the student after the college and department approve the form.
Can students from other states apply?
No, only permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh belonging to Other Backward Class can apply.