AI SummaryMadhya Pradesh government continues to run State Government ST Scholarship (Class 1 to 8) for Scheduled Tribe students studying in primary and middle classes. Under the official social protection guide, students in Class 1 to 5 get ₹250 per year, and students in Class 6 to 8 get ₹200 per year for boys and ₹600 per year for girls.
As of 02 August 2026, no new verified change in scholarship amount, eligibility, or school application process was found in the reachable government source used for this update. So the earlier rules and payment structure continue for this scheme.
State Government ST Scholarship (Class 1 to 8) Overview
State Government ST Scholarship (Class 1 to 8) is run by Janjati Karya Vibhaag under the Directorate of Public Instruction in Madhya Pradesh. This scholarship helps Scheduled Tribe students continue school with a small yearly cash benefit.
Application is handled through the school. Students submit the form and documents to their school, and the school updates the details on Shiksha Portal. No new public 2026 deadline was found in the reachable official source.
How to Apply Through School
Students do not usually apply on their own from home for this scholarship. The school collects the form and checks the student details before entry is made on the state education system.
STEP 1 - Go to the school where the student is studying and ask the school office or scholarship in-charge about State Government ST Scholarship for the correct class group.
STEP 2 - Submit the filled scholarship form along with the required documents such as caste certificate, Madhya Pradesh domicile certificate, passport size photo, bank account details, and Samagra ID.
STEP 3 - School authorities verify the student record and enter the scholarship details on Shiksha Portal as mentioned in the official guide.
STEP 4 - After school verification and processing, the scholarship amount is sent to the student's bank account as per the approved class category.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | State Government ST Scholarship (Class 1 to 8) |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Department | Janjati Karya Vibhaag, Directorate of Public Instruction |
| Eligible People | Scheduled Tribe students studying in Class 1 to 8 |
| Benefit Amount | ₹250 per year for Class 1 to 5, ₹200 per year for boys in Class 6 to 8, and ₹600 per year for girls in Class 6 to 8 |
| Application Mode | Form submission through school and online entry by school on Shiksha Portal |
| Income Limit | No income certificate required as per the official guide |
Scholarship Amount
The scholarship amount is different for the two class groups. Official guide pages 71 and 72 show separate entries for Class 1 to 5 and Class 6 to 8.
| Class Group | Student Category | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 to 5 | Boys and girls | ₹250 per year |
| Class 6 to 8 | Boys | ₹200 per year |
| Class 6 to 8 | Girls | ₹600 per year |
Who Can Apply
This scholarship is for Scheduled Tribe students studying in Class 1 to 8 in Madhya Pradesh. The official guide also says income certificate is not required for this scheme.
A student can still remain eligible even after failing for one year. Renewal also does not need a fresh application for the listed class groups, as mentioned in the official guide.
Documents Required
School authorities can ask for a basic document set before they upload or verify the application. The official guide lists the following documents for this scheme.
- Caste certificate for Scheduled Tribe category
- Madhya Pradesh domicile certificate
- Passport size photograph
- Bank account details
- Samagra ID
- Any other document asked by the school if required
Important Points for Students and Parents
This is a school-based scholarship process, so the first contact point is the school itself. If the student later moves to higher classes, related scholarship details can also be checked in State Government ST Scholarship (Class 9 to 10).
Public access links checked during this update gave mixed results. The official PDF guide was reachable, but the older CM Helpline scheme page returned a server error and the public Shiksha Portal link did not respond during the check. Because of that, only the reachable reference link has been kept below.
References
Official Social Protection Guide, pages 71 to 72
FAQ's
Who can get State Government ST Scholarship (Class 1 to 8)?
Scheduled Tribe students studying in Class 1 to 8 in Madhya Pradesh can get this scholarship if their school submits the details in the proper way.
How much amount is given in Class 1 to 5?
Students in Class 1 to 5 get ₹250 per year.
How much amount is given in Class 6 to 8?
Boys get ₹200 per year and girls get ₹600 per year.
Is income certificate required for this scholarship?
No. The official guide says income certificate is not required for this scheme.
Do students need to apply again for renewal?
No. Reapplication for renewal is not required for the listed class groups in the official guide.
Can a student still get the scholarship after failing one year?
Yes. The official guide says students remain eligible even if they fail for one year.
Where should the application be submitted?
Submit the form and documents to the school, because the school handles verification and portal entry.
Which documents are commonly required?
Caste certificate, Madhya Pradesh domicile certificate, passport size photo, bank account details, and Samagra ID are listed in the official guide.
Is there any new 2026 deadline for this scheme?
No new public 2026 deadline was found in the reachable government source used for this update.