AI SummaryMadhya Pradesh government continues to run Post Matric College Scholarship (Scheduled Caste) for Scheduled Caste students studying in colleges and other post-matric courses in the state.
During checks done on 03 August 2026, no fresh public 2026 revision in the main eligibility rules or benefit structure was found. The official CM Helpline scheme page is still reachable, but the old Scholarship Portal link used in the draft was not reachable in current checks, so it has been removed from the article.
Post Matric College Scholarship (Scheduled Caste) in Madhya Pradesh
This scholarship is meant for Scheduled Caste students who need support to continue higher education after Class 10. Official public scheme details show that it has been running since 1976-77 under the Scheduled Caste Welfare Department.
Main support under the scheme includes fee help and maintenance allowance as per the student category, institution type, and family income rules. Payment is processed after approval through the district level system and sent to the student bank account.
Current public scheme details still say that students have to apply through MP Scholarship Portal 2.0 and then submit the required documents to the related institution. Since the older public portal URL was not reachable during this update, students should confirm the currently working application link and dates from their college or district officer before starting the form.
Students looking for similar scholarship options in Madhya Pradesh can also check Pratibha Kiran Scholarship and Alpasankhyak Post-Maitrik Chhaatravrtti Yojana Madhya Pradesh.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Post Matric College Scholarship (Scheduled Caste) |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Department | Scheduled Caste Welfare Department |
| Started In | 1976-77 |
| Who Can Apply | Scheduled Caste students studying as regular post-matric students |
| Income Limit | Up to ₹6 lakh per year, with separate fee and allowance conditions after ₹2.50 lakh |
| Application Mode | Online application followed by document submission at the institution |
| Official Reference | CM Helpline Madhya Pradesh scheme detail page |
How to apply
The official scheme detail page says the application is done through MP Scholarship Portal 2.0. After online application, the student has to submit the required papers to the related educational institution for checking.
STEP 1 - Open the official scheme detail page first and check with the college office or district officer whether the application round for the current academic session is open. This is important because the scheme page says the timeline is decided every year, and the older public portal URL used in the draft was not reachable during this update.
STEP 2 - Complete student registration on the current working scholarship system with personal details, caste details, income details, bank account details, and course information exactly as recorded in official documents.
STEP 3 - Upload the required documents in the asked format. After submitting the online form, submit the full document set to the related college or institution because the official process also requires institution-level checking.
STEP 4 - Keep the application number safe and stay in contact with the college or district office until checking, approval, and bank payment are completed.
Who can apply
This scholarship is for regular students from the Scheduled Caste category studying in post-matric courses. A valid permanent caste certificate is required.
The current public scheme detail also shows that the family income limit can go up to ₹6 lakh per year, but the type of fee support and maintenance allowance changes after ₹2.50 lakh depending on the institution type. Students staying in departmental hostels with free lodging and boarding get only one-third of the maintenance allowance.
One more important rule is that if a student fails for one academic year, scholarship eligibility does not continue for that failed year. For renewal, the guardian has to give a declaration that family income has not increased compared with the previous year.
Benefits and income rules
This scholarship helps with tuition fee, examination fee, non-refundable required charges, and maintenance allowance as per the official rules. The exact support depends on the institution type and income category.
The official scheme detail says that in non-government institutions, students with parental income above ₹2.50 lakh are not eligible for maintenance allowance. It also says that students from families in the ₹2.50 lakh to ₹6 lakh range have restricted fee support rules, so applicants should get the exact amount confirmed from the related institution or district officer before submission.
For students in government institutions, the public scheme page says that if family income is above ₹2.50 lakh, maintenance allowance is not payable, but fee eligibility continues as per the official rule. Students covered under Sambal Yojana in government schools are not eligible for separate fee reimbursement under this scheme where fees are already not charged.
Required documents
Applicants should keep the required papers ready before filling the form and before submitting the file to the institution.
- Permanent caste certificate issued by the related authority for Scheduled Caste status.
- Income certificate issued by Tehsildar or Naib Tehsildar, and guardian declaration for renewal where required.
- Domicile or self-declaration based residence proof, Aadhaar, bank account details, recent academic records, and admission proof from the college or institution.
Important points for 2026
No public closure notice or replacement notice for this scholarship was found during this update. So the scheme article has been revised on the basis of the latest reachable public scheme details available on 03 August 2026.
The old Scholarship Portal external link from the draft was removed because it was not reachable in current checks. The CM Helpline Madhya Pradesh scheme detail page returned HTTP 200 and has been kept as the main official reference.
The earlier draft also used a broader and partly inaccurate benefit summary. This version now clearly explains the ₹6 lakh family income limit, the separate rules after ₹2.50 lakh, the one-third hostel allowance condition, the failed-year restriction, and the renewal income declaration requirement.
References
CM Helpline Madhya Pradesh scheme detail page
FAQ's
Is Post Matric College Scholarship (Scheduled Caste) still running in 2026?
No closure notice was found during this update. The official CM Helpline scheme detail page is still live.
Who can apply for this scholarship?
Regular post-matric students from the Scheduled Caste category in Madhya Pradesh can apply if they meet the required conditions.
What is the family income limit?
The public scheme detail shows income can go up to ₹6 lakh per year, but the type of fee support and maintenance allowance changes after ₹2.50 lakh.
Is the process fully online?
Online application is part of the process, but the official scheme page also says documents must be submitted to the related institution.
Do hostel students get full maintenance allowance?
No. Students staying in departmental hostels with free lodging and boarding get one-third of the maintenance allowance.
Can a student who failed one academic year keep getting scholarship for that same failed year?
No. The official scheme detail says scholarship eligibility does not continue for the failed year.
Which official link is working now?
During this update, the CM Helpline Madhya Pradesh scheme detail page was reachable. The older public Scholarship Portal link used in the draft was not reachable in current checks.