Under the Madhya Pradesh government’s Higher Education Department, the Post Matric and Top Class Scholarship is meant to help students from economically underprivileged backgrounds pursue further study. It specifically seeks to reduce financial limitations by paying for other educational costs, maintenance allowances, and tuition. It seeks to enable worthy students to shine academically and professionally, so promoting their socioeconomic growth and helping society to be generally advanced.
Benefits
- Hostel Students: ₹1,200 per month as a subsistence allowance.
- Non-Hostel Students: ₹650 per month as a subsistence allowance.
- Reimbursement of tuition fees, mandatory charges, and non-refundable fees.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be enrolled in a graduate/post-graduate course.
- Annual family income criteria:
- Post Matric Scholarship: Family income should be less than ₹2,50,000/- per year.
- Top Class Scholarship: Family income should be less than ₹6,00,000/- per year.
- Students with 40% or more disability are also eligible.
Application Process
Online Application via National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
Step 1: Registration
- Visit the Official National Scholarship Portal: NSP Portal
- Click on “New Registration” on the homepage.
- Read the Guidelines carefully and then click Continue.
- Enter Aadhaar Details:
- Select Aadhaar Category
- Enter Mobile Number
- Enter OTP Received on the registered mobile number
- Enter Captcha Code and click Verify.
- Fill in the Registration Form:
- Select Scholarship Category
- Enter State
- Provide Name, Date of Birth, Gender, and Contact Details.
- Submit the Registration Form.
- Receive Student Application ID for future reference.
Step 2: Scholarship Application
- Go to the NSP Portal and click Login under “Fresh Application”.
- Enter:
- Application ID
- Password
- Captcha Code
- Click “Login” and complete the application form.
- Upload the required documents (see below).
- Submit the application and take a printout for reference.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Bank Account Statement
- Mark Sheet of the last qualifying examination
- Proof of Address (Ration Card, Electricity Bill, etc.)
- Proof of Income (Income Certificate issued by a competent authority)
- Proof of Age (Birth Certificate, School Certificate, etc.)
- Passport-size Photograph
- Mobile Number linked with Aadhaar
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the Post Matric and Top Class Scholarship?
A: It is a scholarship program by the Madhya Pradesh Government to provide financial assistance for students from economically weaker backgrounds.
Q: What expenses are covered under this scheme?
A: The scholarship covers subsistence allowances, tuition fees, and other educational expenses.
Q: How much subsistence allowance do students receive?
A:
- Hostel students: ₹1,200 per month
- Non-hostel students: ₹650 per month
Q: Can students from other states apply for this scheme?
A: No, this scheme is specifically for students domiciled in Madhya Pradesh.
Q: How do students apply for the scholarship?
A: Students can apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).