Madhya Pradesh government is running State Scholarship of Class 6th to 10th (Scheduled Caste) in the 2026-27 school session as well, and school-level applications are being taken as usual. Under this scheme, SC students studying in class 6th to 10th get ₹200 per year if they are boys and ₹600 per year if they are girls, paid for a 10-month academic session.
Scheme is one of the oldest student support schemes of the state. It started back in 1966-67 under Scheduled Caste Welfare work of the state, and the amount has stayed the same till 2026. Last date to apply in a session is 31st October, so students who join school in July have a few months in hand.
State Scholarship of Class 6th to 10th (Scheduled Caste) 2026 Details
Money under this scheme is small, but it is meant to cover small school costs like copies, stationery and travel, so that SC students do not leave school in the middle. Payment comes as a DBT payment into the bank account of the student, so the account should be active and linked with Aadhaar. School plays the main role here. Students fill a paper form at school, and school staff then register the details online.
One point students often mix up. This class 6th to 10th state scholarship is a school-level scheme handled through school education records, and it is separate from MPTAAS post-matric scholarships that cover class 11th and above. Families with an older child in college have to apply on a different portal for that child.
How to Apply for the Scholarship
Whole process is offline for the student and online for the school. There is no separate student login needed for this scholarship, so a student who is already enrolled in a government or recognised school only has to give papers to the school office.
STEP 1 - Go to your school office during working hours and ask the clerk or the class teacher for the printed application form of State Scholarship of Class 6th to 10th (Scheduled Caste). Schools keep these forms with them at the start of the session.
STEP 2 - Fill every box in the form in clear handwriting, paste a recent passport-size photo, and sign where the form asks for it. Write the bank account number and IFSC code very carefully, because a wrong digit is the most common reason payment fails.
STEP 3 - Attach self-attested copies of the caste certificate, Aadhaar card, bank passbook first page and last year marksheet, and submit the full set to the school office before 31st October.
STEP 4 - School staff then log in to Shiksha Portal of Madhya Pradesh (shikshaportal.mp.gov.in) with their school ID and enter the student details along with the scholarship claim. Ask the office to give you the acknowledgement or the student ID number once entry is done.
STEP 5 - After a few weeks, check with the school whether the claim is approved and whether payment has been released. If the amount has not come even after approval, get the bank details corrected at school first, because the claim is re-sent from there.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | State Scholarship of Class 6th to 10th (Scheduled Caste) |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Started In | 1966-67 |
| Main Department | Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste Welfare Department |
| Who Gets It | SC students of class 6th to 10th |
| Cash Benefit | ₹200 per year for boys, ₹600 per year for girls |
| Payment Duration | 10 months of the school session |
| Last Date | 31st October of the session |
| Apply Mode | Offline form at school, online entry by school |
| Payment Mode | DBT payment in student bank account |
Who Can Apply
Rules are simple and have not changed in 2026. Only school students of the SC category from Madhya Pradesh are covered, and there is no income limit written for this particular scholarship. Still, the school checks the caste certificate and the enrolment record before sending the claim.
- Student should be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh, and the address on the school record should match the certificate given.
- Student should belong to the Scheduled Caste category with a caste certificate issued by a competent authority such as the tehsildar or SDM office.
- Student should be studying in class 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th or 10th in a recognised school in the state during the same session.
- Application should reach the school office by 31st October, as claims sent after this date are usually held back for the next session.
Documents Required
Keep photocopies ready in one folder before going to the school office, since incomplete files are the main reason claims get stuck. All copies should be self-attested, and the bank account should be in the name of the student wherever the bank allows it.
- Caste certificate of the student showing the Scheduled Caste category.
- Aadhaar card of the student, seeded with the bank account for DBT payment.
- Bank passbook copy showing account number, IFSC code and account holder name.
- School admission proof or bonafide certificate of the running session.
- Previous year marksheet or transfer certificate, whichever the school asks for.
- Two recent passport-size photographs of the student.
Payment and Help
Amount is released after the district welfare office clears the school claim, and it lands directly in the bank account. If the money is delayed, the school office is the first place to ask. For complaints that the school cannot solve, Madhya Pradesh CM Helpline number 181 works for scheme-related issues, and complaints can also be filed on the CM Helpline website.
Students of higher classes in the same family can look at other state schemes as well, such as Sudama Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for class 9th and 10th, or State Government SC Scholarship (Class 1 to 10) which covers smaller classes. College students can check Integrated Scholarship Scheme and Research (PhD) Scholarship for SC/ST Students.
References
Official details of this scholarship can be checked from the state government source given below.
FAQ's
Is this scholarship still running in 2026?
Yes, it is running in the 2026-27 session and school claims are being taken as before. Amounts are still ₹200 a year for boys and ₹600 a year for girls.
Who can apply for it?
SC category students of Madhya Pradesh studying in class 6th to 10th in a recognised school. Residence in the state is required.
What is the last date to apply?
31st October of the running session. Forms given after this date usually move to the next session claim.
Does the student apply online?
No. Student gives a paper form at school, and the school enters the details on Shiksha Portal. There is no student login for this scheme.
How does the money come?
Through DBT payment in the bank account linked with Aadhaar. Cash is not given at school.
Is a bank account in the student name needed?
Yes, in most cases the account should be of the student. For small children, banks allow a minor account operated by a parent.
Payment has not come, what to do?
First check bank details with the school office and get them corrected if wrong. If it still does not come, call CM Helpline 181 with the student ID.
Is this same as MPTAAS scholarship?
No. MPTAAS covers post-matric students of class 11th and above. This one is only for class 6th to 10th school students.