Sarkari Yojana

Pre-Matric Scholarship for Backward Class Students

Madhya Pradesh
Quick Summary: Madhya Pradesh's Pre-Matric Scholarship pays backward class students in classes 6-10 between ₹20 and ₹40 per month, disbursed once a year on 30th September, provided their family doesn't pay income tax or own over 10 acres of land.

About Pre-Matric Scholarship for Backward Class Students

Run by Madhya Pradesh’s Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department, the “Pre-Matric Scholarship for Backward Class Students” financially supports backward class students at the pre-matriculation level across the state. It pays monthly scholarships of varying amounts to eligible students to help them complete their education, with applications processed through their educational institutions.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Pre-Matric Scholarship for Backward Class Students, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The applicant must be a student in classes…

The applicant must be a student in classes 6th to 10th.

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The applicant's parents/guardians must not be income taxpayers

The applicant's parents/guardians must not be income taxpayers.

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The applicant's parents/guardians must not own more than…

The applicant's parents/guardians must not own more than 10 acres of land.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Pre-Matric Scholarship for Backward Class Students provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Classes 6th to 8th

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Boys

Boys: ₹20/- per month

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Girls

Girls: ₹30/- per month Classes 9th to 10th

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Boys

Boys: ₹30/- per month

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Girls

Girls: ₹40/- per month NOTE: This is an individual scheme covering all of Madhya Pradesh. Scholarships run for 10 months a year, paid in a single installment on 30th September.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Caste certificate

Caste certificate

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Income certificate

Income certificate

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Proof of land holding showing less than 10…

Proof of land holding showing less than 10 acres

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Bank account details

Bank account details

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The application form, filled in the prescribed format

The application form, filled in the prescribed format

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A bonafide certificate, or proof of school admission

A bonafide certificate, or proof of school admission

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Proof of age or date of birth, such…

Proof of age or date of birth, such as a birth certificate or school records

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Academic records, if applicable

Academic records, if applicable

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Pre-Matric Scholarship for Backward Class Students through the offline application process outlined below.

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Visit the Head of the Educational Institution and…

Visit the Head of the Educational Institution and request the hard copy of the prescribed application form.

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Fill in all mandatory fields, affix a passport-size…

Fill in all mandatory fields, affix a passport-size photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).

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Submit the duly filled and signed application form…

Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the concerned authority.

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Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned…

Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority, ensuring it contains essential details such as the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable). NOTE: Ensure the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References