The Alpsankhyak Merit-Cum-Means Chatravriti Yojana 2025 in Madhya Pradesh Govt provides financial aid to meritorious minority students for higher education. Get up to twenty thousand rupees course fee reimbursement and monthly allowances. Under the scheme, competent students encountering economic straitjacket should not be excluded from admitted quality education. The Merit and Needs Based Scholarship, the object of the scheme is to foster an inclusive and plural education system in the country, so that students can achieve their academic aspirations, and in turn contribute to society.
Benefits
- Maintenance Allowance:
- ₹1,000/- per month for 10 months for hostel students.
- ₹500/- per month for 10 months for non-hostel students.
- Course Fee Reimbursement:
- Reimbursement of actual course fees or ₹20,000/-, whichever is less.
Eligibility Criteria
- Residential Status:
- The applicant must be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
- Community Eligibility:
- The applicant must belong to a minority community (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, or Parsi).
- Income Limit:
- The total annual income of the applicant’s parents/guardians should not exceed ₹2,50,000/-.
- Academic Requirement:
- The applicant must have secured at least 50% marks in the last qualifying examination.
Application Process
Online Application via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
Step 1: Registration
- Visit the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
- Click on “New Registration” on the homepage.
- Carefully read the registration guidelines and click “Continue”.
- Select Aadhaar Category and enter:
- Mobile Number.
- OTP (sent to your mobile).
- Captcha Code.
- Fill in the registration form with accurate details such as:
- Scholarship Category.
- State.
- Name.
- Date of Birth.
- Gender.
- Contact Details.
- Click “Submit” to complete registration.
- A Student Application ID will be generated.
Step 2: Application Submission
- Return to the National Scholarship Portal.
- Click on “Login” under “Fresh Application”.
- Enter:
- Application ID.
- Password.
- Captcha.
- Complete the application form by entering:
- Personal Information.
- Educational Details.
- Bank Account Details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Review the application and click “Submit”.
Documents Required
- Proof of Identity (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, etc.).
- Marksheet Certificates of the last qualifying examination.
- Income Certificate from a competent authority.
- Caste Certificate indicating minority status.
- Bank Account Details (Passbook copy with IFSC code).
- Passport-sized Photograph.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Are students from other states qualified?
No; only Madhya Pradesh citizens are eligible for the initiative. - Using what income level qualifies one?
The household income annually shouldn’t be more than ₹2,50,000/-. - Who qualifies to submit a scholarship application?
Madhya Pradesh minority students who satisfy income requirements and get at least 50% marks in their previous test. - Can I apply this program online?
Yes, applications can be submitted online via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
- Is there an offline application process?
No, the application process is entirely online. - Is this scheme applicable in both urban and rural areas?
Yes, the scheme covers students from both urban and rural areas of Madhya Pradesh. - Is there any application fee?
No, there is no application fee for this scheme. - Under which department does this scheme come?
The scheme is managed by the Higher Education Department of Madhya Pradesh.