ESTASCS

Encouragement Scheme for Taking Admission in Science and Contemporary Subjects

This scheme provides scholarships to Scheduled Tribe students who have passed Class 10 and enrolled in Class 11 Science stream, and to those who have passed Class 12 and enrolled in a B.Sc. course in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Biology.

State Cash

States / UT: Madhya Pradesh

Nodal department: Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Education & Learning

Sub-categories: Scholarships and student finance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Science Stream, Contemporary Subject, Student, Scholarship, Scheduled Tribe, Bachelor Of Science

Details

The "Encouragement Scheme for Taking Admission in Science and Contemporary Subjects" scheme, launched by the Tribal Affairs Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to encourage student for taking admission in Science and Contemporary subjects. This scheme provides scholarships to Scheduled Tribe students who have passed Class 10 and enrolled in Class 11 Science stream, and to those who have passed Class 12 and enrolled in a B.Sc. course in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Biology.

Benefits

  • Under this scheme, scholarships will be provided to Scheduled Tribe students at the following rates:
  • Students who passed Class 10th and are enrolled in Class 11th in the Science stream: ₹2,000/-- Students who passed Class 12th and are enrolled in a B.Sc. course in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Biology: ₹3,000/-

Under this scheme, scholarships will be provided to Scheduled Tribe students at the following rates:

  • Students who passed Class 10th and are enrolled in Class 11th in the Science stream: ₹2,000/-- Students who passed Class 12th and are enrolled in a B.Sc. course in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Biology: ₹3,000/-

Eligibility

  1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
  2. The student should belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
  3. The scheme benefits are available to:
  • Students who have completed Class 10 and are currently enrolled in Class 11 with a Science stream.
  • Students who have completed Class 12 and are currently pursuing a B.Sc. degree in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Biology.

Application Process

Online

Registration Process:

Step 1: Go to the official website of the Tribal Welfare Department of Madhya Pradesh.
Step 2: On the home page, click on ‘MPTAASC’.
Step 3: Click on "New Beneficiary Profile Registration" under the ‘Login’ section.
Step 4: Complete all mandatory fields marked with * and upload the required documents.
Step 5: Review your details and click "Submit."
Step 6: After submission, check your email and SMS for your user ID and password.

Application Process:

Step 1: Revisit the official website of the Tribal Welfare Department of Madhya Pradesh.
Step 2: On the home page, click on ‘MPTAASC’.
Step 3: Enter your user ID, password, and captcha code, then click "Login."
Step 4: On the dashboard, click "PMS" and then select "Apply for Scheme."
Step 5: Fill out the online application form, upload the necessary documents, and submit it.
Step 6: After successful submission, print a copy of the application for your records.
Note 1: It is mandatory for the applicant to register the beneficiary profile.
Note 2: Current status information is sent to the registered email and SMS.
Note 3: The process of approval, acceptance, and payment under the scheme is done online through the MPTAAS portal.

Clarifications

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

What are the main objectives of this scheme?
To encourage Scheduled Tribe students to pursue education in Science and Contemporary subjects by providing financial support.
Who is eligible for this scheme?
Native Scheduled Tribe students of Madhya Pradesh who have passed Class 10 and are enrolled in Class 11 Science stream or those who have passed Class 12 and are pursuing a B.Sc. degree in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Biology.
Do students from other states qualify for this scheme?
No, only students who are native to Madhya Pradesh are eligible.
What are the scholarship amounts under this scheme?
₹2,000 for students who passed Class 10 and are enrolled in Class 11 Science, and ₹3,000 for students who passed Class 12 and are enrolled in a B.Sc. course in the specified subjects.
How is the scholarship amount disbursed?
The scholarship amount is typically credited directly to the student's bank account or through other prescribed methods.
How can eligible students apply for the scheme?
Students can apply through the MPTAASC Portal. https://www.tribal.mp.gov.in/MPTAAS
Is there an application fee for this scheme?
No, there is no application fee for applying to the scheme.
How can students check the status of their application?
Current status information is sent to the registered email and SMS. The applicant can also track their application status through the MPTAASC Portal. https://www.tribal.mp.gov.in/MPTAAS

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

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

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