Sarkari Yojana

General Poor Class Scholarship (Class 6 to 8)

Madhya Pradesh
Quick Summary: Madhya Pradesh's General Poor Class Scholarship gives BPL students in Classes 6 to 8 at government schools ₹300/- (girls) or ₹200/- (boys) every year, where family income is below ₹1,00,000/-.

About General Poor Class Scholarship (Class 6 to 8)

Introduced by the School Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, the “General Poor Class Scholarship (Class 6 to 8)” seeks to encourage and financially help children from economically weaker families. The scholarship goes to students of Classes 6 to 8 in government schools. To qualify, a student must be in the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category and have an annual family income under ₹1,00,000/-.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

School Education Department, Government Of Madhya Pradesh

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for General Poor Class Scholarship (Class 6 to 8), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Permanent residence in Madhya Pradesh is required

Permanent residence in Madhya Pradesh is required.

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The student must be enrolled in Class 6…

The student must be enrolled in Class 6 to 8.

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Only students attending a government school qualify

Only students attending a government school qualify.

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The student's family must fall under the Below…

The student's family must fall under the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.

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Combined parental income from every source must be…

Combined parental income from every source must be under ₹1,00,000/- per year.

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A pass in the previous class is required

A pass in the previous class is required.

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

Benefits Provided

General Poor Class Scholarship (Class 6 to 8) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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A scholarship of ₹300/- per year is given…

A scholarship of ₹300/- per year is given to each girl student.

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Each boy student is given ₹200/- per year

Each boy student is given ₹200/- per year. Note: Payment is credited straight into the student's bank account.

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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A recent passport-size photograph

A recent passport-size photograph

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The Aadhaar card

The Aadhaar card

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A Madhya Pradesh domicile certificate

A Madhya Pradesh domicile certificate

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A BPL category certificate or ration card

A BPL category certificate or ration card

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The mark sheet of the previous class

The mark sheet of the previous class

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A certificate of income

A certificate of income

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The Samagra ID

The Samagra ID

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The bank passbook

The bank passbook

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Any further documents that may be asked for

Any further documents that may be asked for

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for General Poor Class Scholarship (Class 6 to 8) through the offline application process outlined below.

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Application Process

Eligible students should get in touch with the Principal of their government school/institution to receive the scheme's benefits. Note: The teacher at the educational institution enters each student's profile on the education portal https://shikshaportal.mp.gov.in/ based on the records/certificates supplied by the student.

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