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Pratibha Yojana

Pratibha Yojana offers financial assistance to Scheduled Tribe students from Madhya Pradesh who have successfully qualified in national competitive examinations like JEE, NEET, CLAT, AIIMS, and NDA, and have gained admission to premier institutions such as IIT, NIT, NLU, and government medical colleges. Eligible students can receive up to ₹50,000 based on their family income, with funds directly transferred to their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.

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

Scheme open date: 2016-09-01

Categories: Education & Learning

Sub-categories: Universities and higher education

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Pratibha, Student, Scheduled Tribe, IIT, NIT, NLU, AIIMS

Details

The "Pratibha Yojana" was launched by the Tribal Affairs Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh on 01.09.2016 to encourage talented students of the Scheduled Tribe Category for higher education. This scheme provides financial assistance to Scheduled Tribe students who have passed national competitive examinations such as JEE, NEET, CLAT, AIIMS, & NDA and have taken admission in IIT, NIT, NLU, MBBS (government colleges located in Madhya Pradesh), AIIMS or NDA.

Benefits

  • Under this scheme, eligible students are provided with the following incentives:
  • A financial assistance of ₹50,000/- is provided to students whose annual parental income is up to ₹3,00,000/-
  • A financial assistance of ₹25,000/- is provided to students whose annual parental income exceeds ₹3,00,000/-. Note: The incentive amount is paid into the applicant’s bank account linked to Aadhaar

Under this scheme, eligible students are provided with the following incentives:

  • A financial assistance of ₹50,000/- is provided to students whose annual parental income is up to ₹3,00,000/-.
  • A financial assistance of ₹25,000/- is provided to students whose annual parental income exceeds ₹3,00,000/-.

Note: The incentive amount is paid into the applicant’s bank account linked to Aadhaar.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant should be a student.
  2. The student should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
  3. The student should belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
  4. The applicant's annual family income should not exceed ₹6,00,000/-.
  5. The student should have qualified in any of the National Competitive Examinations such as JEE, NEET, CLAT, AIIMS, or NDA.
  6. The applicant should have been admitted to one of the following institutions:
  • IIT/NIT through JEE
  • Government colleges in Madhya Pradesh for NEET (MBBS only)
  • AIIMS
  • NLU through CLAT
  • NDA through UPSC

Note 1: The applicant's Aadhaar must be linked to the bank account.
Note 2: The applicant must have the receipt of admission to the institute.

Application Process

Online

Registration Process:

Step 1: Go to the official website of the Tribal Welfare Department of Madhya Pradesh.
Step 2: Click on ‘MPTAASC’ from the home page.
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: Click on ‘MPTAASC’ from the home page.
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: After admission in the institute, the applicants apply for Pratibha Yojana.
Note 3: Admission of students is confirmed by the admitting institution.
Note 4: The officials check the application and admission.
Note 5: Current status information is sent to the registered email and SMS.
Contact Details:

Clarifications

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

Who is eligible for the Pratibha Yojana?
To be eligible, you must be a native of Madhya Pradesh, belong to the Scheduled Tribe category, have an annual family income not exceeding ₹6,00,000, have qualified in national competitive exams like JEE, NEET, CLAT, AIIMS, or NDA, and have taken admission in specified institutions.
What types of financial assistance are provided under the scheme?
Students with an annual parental income up to ₹3,00,000/- are provided ₹50,000/-. Students with an annual parental income exceeding ₹3,00,000/- receive ₹25,000/-.
Which national competitive examinations qualify for this scheme?
The qualifying examinations include JEE, NEET, CLAT, AIIMS, and NDA.
Which institutions are covered under the Pratibha Yojana?
IIT/NIT (through JEE), Government colleges in Madhya Pradesh for MBBS (through NEET), AIIMS, NLU (through CLAT), and NDA (through UPSC).
What documents are needed to apply?
Aadhaar-linked bank account details, receipt of admission to the institute, proof of Scheduled Tribe status, and proof of family income, etc.
How is the financial assistance paid?
The incentive amount is paid directly into the applicant's bank account linked to Aadhaar.
How can one apply for the Pratibha Yojana?
Eligible students should apply through the online portal of the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs & Scheduled Caste Welfare Automation System (MPTAASC). https://www.tribal.mp.gov.in/MPTAAS
Is it mandatory to register on the online portal?
Yes, it is mandatory to register the beneficiary profile on the MPTAASC portal.
How will I know the status of my application?
Current status information will be sent to the registered email and mobile number via SMS. The applicants may also login to the MPTAASC portal to know their application status.
What should I do if I face issues while applying?
Contact the helpdesk at 1800-2333-951 or email helpdesk.tribal@mp.gov.in for assistance.
Can students from other states apply for this scheme?
No, only students who are natives of Madhya Pradesh are eligible.

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  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
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