The Swami Vivekananda Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme is an initiative by the School Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aimed at providing financial assistance to students from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. The scheme helps students studying in Class 11 and Class 12 in government schools to continue their education without financial burden.
Benefits
- ₹550/- per year for girl students.
- ₹500/- per year for boy students.
- The scholarship is directly transferred to the student’s bank account.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
- The applicant must be studying in Class 11 or Class 12 in a government school.
- Academic Performance Requirement:
- Class 11 students must have passed their Class 10 board exam with a first division.
- Class 12 students must have passed their Class 11 exam with a first division.
- The applicant must belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
- 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 as per the records and certificates provided by the student.
- The application is processed, and upon approval, the scholarship amount is transferred to the student’s bank account.
Documents Required
- Passport-size Photo
- Aadhaar Card
- Domicile Certificate of Madhya Pradesh
- BPL Category Certificate / Ration Card
- Previous Class Marksheet (Class 10 for Class 11 students, Class 11 for Class 12 students)
- Income Certificate
- Samagra ID
- Bank Passbook
- Any other documents as required by the institution
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Who is eligible for this scholarship?
A: Madhya Pradesh students in Class 11 and Class 12 studying in government schools with a first-division score in the previous class and belonging to BPL families with an annual income below ₹1,00,000/-.
Q: How much scholarship amount is provided under this scheme?
A: ₹550/- per year for girls and ₹500/- per year for boys.
Q: How is the scholarship amount disbursed?
A: The amount is directly transferred to the student’s bank account.
Q: Is this scholarship available for students in private schools?
A: No, the scheme is only for students studying in government schools in Madhya Pradesh.
Q: How can students apply under the scheme?
A: Students must approach the Principal of their government school, and their details will be entered into the Shiksha Portal by the teacher.
Q: Can students from outside Madhya Pradesh apply for this scholarship?
A: No, only permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh are eligible.
Q: What is the annual family income limit for eligibility?
A: The family income must be less than ₹1,00,000/- per year.
Q: Can students who failed in Class 11 or 12 apply for the scholarship next year?
A: No, students must pass with a first-division score to be eligible.
Q: What is the duration of the scholarship?
A: The scholarship is provided for one academic year, and students must reapply for Class 12 if they received it in Class 11.