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Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Meritorious Students Incentive Scheme (Class 12th Passed)

Students from lower economic backgrounds in Madhya Pradesh can receive a cash award of ₹5,000 for achieving the highest marks in the Class 12 examination at government schools within their district. To qualify, students must be permanent residents, have passed from a government school, and have parents with an annual income below ₹1,00,000, with the scholarship sent directly to their bank account.

State Cash

States / UT: Madhya Pradesh

Nodal department: School Education Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Education & Learning

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Student, Abdul Kalam, Incentive, Class 12, Cash Award

Details

The scheme "Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Meritorious Students Incentive Scheme" was launched by the School Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, to motivate students from lower economic backgrounds and support them economically. Under this scheme, a cash award of ₹5,000/- is given to the students who have obtained the highest marks in the 12th class examination in government schools within their district. To be eligible for this benefit, the annual income of the student's parents must be less than ₹1,00,000/-.

Benefits

  • - Under this scheme, students who achieve the highest marks in the 12th class examination in government schools within their district will receive ₹5,000/-. Note: The scholarship is sent directly to the student& 39;s bank account
  • Under this scheme, students who achieve the highest marks in the 12th class examination in government schools within their district will receive ₹5,000/-.

Note: The scholarship is sent directly to the student's bank account.

Eligibility

  • The applicant must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
  • The student must have achieved the highest marks in their district in the Class 12 examination.
  • The student must have passed their Class 12 examination from a government school in Madhya Pradesh (Government Higher Secondary School).
  • The student's parents' income from all sources should be less than ₹1,00,000/- per year.

Application Process

Offline

  • To avail of the benefits under this scheme, eligible students can contact the Principal of their respective government schools/institutions.

Note: The student's profile is entered on the education portal https://shikshaportal.mp.gov.in/ by the teacher of the educational institution as per the record/certificate provided by the student.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

Who is eligible for this scheme?
Students who are permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh, have achieved the highest marks in their district in the Class 12 examination, have passed from a government school, and whose parents' annual income is less than ₹1,00,000/- are eligible.
What is the amount awarded under this scheme?
Eligible students receive a cash award of ₹5,000/-.
How is the cash award disbursed?
The scholarship amount is directly sent to the student's bank account.
What are the income criteria for eligibility?
The annual income of the student's parents must be less than ₹1,00,000/-.
Can students from private schools apply for this scheme?
No, only students from government schools (Government Higher Secondary Schools) are eligible.
How can students apply for the scheme?
Students should contact the Principal of their respective government schools/institutions to apply for the scheme.
Is there a specific portal for this scheme?
Yes, students' profiles are entered on the education portal https://shikshaportal.mp.gov.in/ by their teachers based on the records/certificates provided.
Can students from any district in Madhya Pradesh apply?
Yes, students from any district in Madhya Pradesh who meet the eligibility criteria can apply.
Can a student from a government school outside Madhya Pradesh apply?
No, only students from government schools within Madhya Pradesh are eligible for the scheme.

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

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