The Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Meritorious Students Incentive Scheme is a program launched by the School Education Department of the Government of Madhya Pradesh. Its purpose is to acknowledge and reward academically exceptional students who come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The scheme is designed to motivate these talented students by offering a cash incentive for those who achieve the highest marks in the Class 12 examination within their district.
Benefits
- ₹5,000/- cash award for the student who secures the highest marks in Class 12 from government schools in their district.
- The amount is directly transferred to the student’s bank account.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
- The student must have secured the highest marks in Class 12 in a government school within their district.
- The student must have passed Class 12 from a Government Higher Secondary School in Madhya Pradesh.
- The annual family income from all sources must be less than ₹1,00,000/-.
Application Process
Offline Registration
- Eligible students must contact the Principal of their respective government schools/institutions.
- The school teacher enters the student’s profile on the education portal Shiksha Portal based on records and certificates provided by the student.
- The application is verified, and upon approval, the incentive amount is transferred directly to the student’s bank account.
Documents Required
- Passport-size Photo
- Aadhaar Card
- Domicile Certificate of Madhya Pradesh
- Ration Card
- Class 12 Marksheet
- Income Certificate
- Samagra ID
- Bank Passbook
- Any other documents as required by the institution
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Which students will be eligible for the scheme?
A. The scheme will be open to students from Madhya Pradesh government schools topping Class 12 in the district and belonging to families whose income does not exceed ₹1,00,000/- annually.
Q. What is the amount of reward or assistance?
A. The highest-scoring student in Class 12 from their district will receive cash assistance of ₹5,000/-.
Q. How is the cash award disbursed?
A. The amount is directly credited into the student’s bank account.
Q. What are the income criteria for eligibility?
A. The family’s annual income should be less than ₹1,00,000/-.
Q. Will students from private schools be eligible for applying for this scheme?
A. No, the scheme is exclusively for students in Madhya Pradesh government schools.
Q. Who will initiate the application?
A. The students are supposed to contact the Principal of the school, and the information will be put by the teacher in the Shiksha Portal.
Q: Is there a specific portal for this scheme?
A: Yes, applications and verification are processed through the Shiksha Portal.
Q: Can students from any district in Madhya Pradesh apply?
A: Yes, the highest-scoring student from each district is eligible.
Q: Can a student from a government school outside Madhya Pradesh apply?
A: No, the student must have studied in a government school within Madhya Pradesh.