The Sudama Shishyavrutti Scheme is an initiative by the School Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, designed to provide financial assistance to economically disadvantaged students. The scheme aims to support and motivate Class 11 and 12 students from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families residing in hostels and studying in government schools located at the district or development block headquarters.
Benefits
- Scholarship Amount:
- ₹5,250 per year for girl students.
- ₹5,000 per year for boy students.
- The financial assistance is provided annually to eligible students.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a student of Class 11 or 12.
- The student must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
- The student must have passed Class 10th with a first division.
- The student must be enrolled in a government school located at the district or development block headquarters.
- The student must belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
- The annual family income from all sources should be less than ₹1,00,000/-.
- The student must be residing in a hostel.
- The student must have passed the previous class with a first division.
Application Process
Offline Mode:
- Eligible students must contact the Principal of their respective government schools to apply for the scheme.
- The school teacher will enter the student’s details on the Madhya Pradesh Education Portal: https://shikshaportal.mp.gov.in/ based on the documents and records provided by the student.
- After submission, the application will be reviewed, and the scholarship amount will be transferred directly to the student’s bank account upon approval.
Documents Required
- Passport-size Photograph
- Aadhaar Card (Identity Proof)
- Domicile Certificate (Proof of Residence in Madhya Pradesh)
- BPL Category Certificate or Ration Card
- Previous Class Marksheet (Proof of First Division)
- Income Certificate (Annual family income below ₹1,00,000/-)
- Samagra ID
- Bank Passbook (First Page)
- Any other required documents
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What are the benefits of the scheme?
Eligible students receive an annual scholarship of ₹5,250 (for girls) and ₹5,000 (for boys).
Q: Who is eligible for the scheme?
Students studying in Class 11 or 12 in government schools at district/block headquarters, belonging to BPL families, and residing in hostels are eligible.
Q: What is the income limit for guardians of applicants?
The annual family income must be below ₹1,00,000/-.
Q: Do students need to belong to any specific category?
Yes, students must belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
Q: What academic performance is required for eligibility?
Students must have passed Class 10th and the previous class with a first division.
Q: Is there an online application option available?
No, applications must be submitted offline through the school. However, the student’s details will be entered online by the school on the Madhya Pradesh Education Portal: https://shikshaportal.mp.gov.in/.
Q: Where should students submit their application?
Students should apply through the Principal of their government school.
Q: How can students apply for the scheme?
Students must visit their school, submit required documents, and the school authorities will process the application on the education portal.