Madhya Pradesh government is running Primary Education Scholarship for children of De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic communities studying in classes 1 to 5. Every eligible child gets ₹150 in a year, paid at ₹15 per month for 10 months, and applications stay open on the Samarth portal of the Vimukt, Ghumantu and Ardh-Ghumantu Welfare Department.
Money is small but the rule around it is simple. No renewal form every year, no marks condition, and the child stays eligible even after failing a class once. Directorate of Public Education handles the payment side.
Primary Education Scholarship Madhya Pradesh Details
Scheme covers only primary classes, so a child studying in class 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 in a Madhya Pradesh school can get it. Family must belong to a De-notified, Nomadic or Semi-Nomadic community listed by the state. Age group of most children under this scheme falls between 6 and 10 years.
How to Apply Online for Primary Education Scholarship
Whole process runs on the Samarth portal and takes only a few minutes if documents are already scanned.
STEP 1 - Open the Samarth portal of the Vimukt, Ghumantu and Ardh-Ghumantu Welfare Department and click on the Registration option given at the top right side of the homepage.
STEP 2 - Fill every field marked with a star sign, such as student name, parent name, community, district and school details, then verify the mobile number or email ID with the OTP that comes on it.
STEP 3 - Log in with the user ID and password created during registration and open the online form of Primary Education Scholarship from the scheme list.
STEP 4 - Upload the scanned documents in the size and format asked on the screen, check the filled details once more, accept the declaration and press Submit.
STEP 5 - Save or print the acknowledgement with the application number. Same number works later for checking the application status on the portal.
Primary Education Scholarship Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Primary Education Scholarship, Madhya Pradesh |
| Launched By | Government of Madhya Pradesh |
| Main Department | Department of De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Welfare |
| Eligible People | Students of classes 1 to 5 from DNT, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic communities |
| Benefit Amount | ₹15 per month for 10 months, total ₹150 in a year |
| Payment Handled By | Directorate of Public Education |
| Application Mode | Online through Samarth portal |
| Official Website | samarth.mp.gov.in |
Benefit Amount in 2026
Cash benefit stays at ₹150 for the full school year. It is credited at ₹15 a month for 10 months of the session. No change in this rate has been notified for 2026, so parents should plan it as a small support for books, copies or school items and not as a big cash benefit.
Families looking for bigger support can also check the Free Caste Hostel scheme for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic communities, which pays ₹1,230 to ₹1,270 per month for hostel students of the same communities.
Who Can Apply
Rules for this scholarship are short and there is no income test or merit condition attached to it.
- Student must be studying in class 1 to 5 in a school of Madhya Pradesh and should be a regular student of that school.
- Family must belong to a De-notified community or a Nomadic or Semi-Nomadic community notified by the state.
- Child must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh, and the benefit continues even if the child fails one academic year within classes 1 to 5.
Required Documents
Keep clear scanned copies ready before starting the form, because the portal asks for uploads during the same session.
- Passport size photo of the student and Aadhaar card of the student
- Caste or community certificate showing DNT, Nomadic or Semi-Nomadic status
- Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh and Samagra ID of the family
- School enrolment proof or previous class marksheet
- Bank passbook copy of the student or parent account for payment
Renewal and Payment
No fresh application is needed each year till the child is inside classes 1 to 5. School and the department update the record, and the amount reaches the linked bank account. If money does not come for a long time, the first place to ask is the school head or the district office of the welfare department, and the application status page on the Samarth portal shows where the file is stuck.
References
Official scheme details on Samarth portal
Samarth portal new user registration page
Department and agency contact details
FAQ's
Who is eligible for Primary Education Scholarship in Madhya Pradesh?
Students of classes 1 to 5 in Madhya Pradesh schools who belong to De-notified, Nomadic or Semi-Nomadic communities. No income or marks condition applies.
How much money is given under this scholarship?
₹15 per month for 10 months, which comes to ₹150 for one school year. Amount is same for all classes from 1 to 5.
Where is the application form available?
On the Samarth portal at samarth.mp.gov.in. Register first, then open the scheme form after logging in.
Is renewal needed every year?
No. Once approved, the child keeps getting the amount till class 5 without filling a new form each year.
What happens if the child fails a class?
Benefit continues. Failing one academic year does not cancel the scholarship.
Which department runs this scheme?
Department of De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Welfare, Madhya Pradesh. Payment work is done by the Directorate of Public Education.
Which documents are required at the time of applying?
Aadhaar card, caste or community certificate, domicile certificate, Samagra ID, school enrolment proof or marksheet, bank passbook and a passport size photo.
Can a class 6 student get this scholarship?
No. Scheme covers only classes 1 to 5. Higher class students should look at post matric and other state scholarship schemes.
Is the scheme still running in 2026?
Yes. Scheme details and the application option are live on the Samarth portal with the same ₹150 yearly rate.
How can the payment status be checked?
Log in to the Samarth portal with the same user ID and open the application status page using the application number given at the time of submission.