Integrated Scholarship Scheme 2026: ₹600 per month for PhD, Eligibility & How to Apply
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Quick answer
The Integrated Scholarship Scheme offers monthly financial assistance to meritorious students in Madhya Pradesh for PhD, M.Phil., postgraduate, graduate and sports. Eligible students are natives of the state, studying in a government or aided private college, with family income ≤ ₹54,000 per annum. Apply offline through the Directorate of Higher Education.
At a glance
| Main benefit | ₹600 per month for PhD |
| Ministry / department | Higher Education Department |
| Level | State Government (Madhya Pradesh) |
| Income limit | ₹0.54 lakh |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
The Integrated Scholarship Scheme, run by the Higher Education Department of Madhya Pradesh, provides financial help to meritorious students who do not receive other scholarships. It covers PhD, M.Phil., postgraduate (both merit‑based and merit‑cum‑means‑based), graduate (both merit‑based and merit‑cum‑means‑based) and sports categories. The scholarship is paid monthly for ten months, with amounts ranging from ₹300 to ₹600 per month. Students must be natives of Madhya Pradesh, enrolled in a government or aided private college, and have a family income not exceeding ₹54,000 per annum. Applications are submitted offline after the Directorate issues advertisements, and selected candidates receive the stipend directly into their bank accounts.
Benefits
- ₹600 per month for PhD (10 months)
- ₹500 per month for M.Phil. (10 months)
- ₹500 per month for Postgraduate (Merit based) (10 months)
- ₹500 per month for Postgraduate (Merit cum means based) (10 months)
- ₹300 per month for Sports (10 months)
- ₹300 per month for Graduation (Merit based) (10 months)
- ₹300 per month for Graduation (Merit cum means based) (10 months)
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Native of Madhya Pradesh
- Studying in a government or aided private college
- Family income not exceeding ₹54,000 per annum
- PhD: 55% marks in post‑graduation
- Postgraduate: 55% marks in graduation
- Graduation (qualification cum means): 55% marks in Board of Secondary Education exam
- Graduation (merit based): 60% marks in qualifying exam of Board of Secondary Education
- Sports: member of national sports team in school team of Madhya Pradesh, or member of adult team of state, or secured one of first three places in state level competition
Documents required
- Passport‑size photograph
- Aadhaar card
- Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
- Previous class marksheet
- Income certificate
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Samagra ID
- Bank passbook / bank account details
- Current college code
- Any other documents as required
How to apply
- 1Wait for advertisement issued by Directorate of Higher Education.
- 2Prepare required documents.
- 3Submit application offline as per advertisement.
- 4Application will be reviewed and selected based on quota.
- 5Upon approval, scholarship amount will be deposited into bank account.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the Scheme?+
Students must be natives of Madhya Pradesh, studying in a government or aided private college, with family income not exceeding ₹54,000 per annum. Specific academic and sports criteria also apply.
What types of scholarships are offered under this scheme?+
Scholarships for Ph.D., M.Phil., Postgraduate (merit‑based and merit‑cum‑means‑based), sports, and merit‑based scholarships for graduates.
How much financial assistance is provided under the Ph.D. scholarship?+
Ph.D. students receive ₹600 per month for ten months.
What is the monthly scholarship amount for M.Phil. students?+
M.Phil. students are awarded ₹500 per month for ten months.
How much do postgraduate students receive under the merit-based scholarship?+
Postgraduate students under the merit-based scholarship receive ₹500 per month for ten months.
What is the scholarship amount for postgraduate students under the merit-cum-means-based category?+
Postgraduate students under the merit-cum-means-based category also receive ₹500 per month for ten months.
How much is the sports scholarship?+
The sports scholarship provides ₹300 per month for ten months.
What is the scholarship amount for graduate students under the merit-based category?+
Graduate students under the merit-based category receive ₹300 per month for ten months.
How much do graduate students under the merit-cum-means-based category receive?+
Graduate students under the merit-cum-means-based category receive ₹300 per month for ten months.
For how many months is the scholarship provided each year?+
The scholarship is provided for a duration of ten months each year.
What are the academic eligibility criteria for Ph.D. applicants?+
Ph.D. applicants must have secured at least 55% marks in their postgraduate degree.
What are the academic eligibility criteria for postgraduate applicants?+
Postgraduate applicants must have secured at least 55% marks in their graduation degree.
What are the eligibility criteria for graduate students under the qualification-cum-means category?+
Graduate students under this category must have secured at least 55% marks in the examination of the Board of Secondary Education.
What are the eligibility criteria for graduate students under the merit-based category?+
Graduate students under the merit-based category must have secured at least 60% marks in the qualifying examination of the Board of Secondary Education.
What are the sports eligibility criteria for the scholarship?+
Sports applicants must be members of the national sports team in the school team of Madhya Pradesh, or members of the adult team of state, or must have secured one of the first three places in a state-level competition.
How can students apply for the Integrated Scholarship Scheme?+
Students can apply for the scholarship following the issuance of advertisements by the Directorate of Higher Education. Applications are reviewed and selected based on the prescribed quota limit.
How is the scholarship amount disbursed to the selected applicants?+
Upon approval from the Commissioner of Higher Education, the scholarship amount is deposited directly into the bank account of the selected applicant.
Can students from private colleges apply for the Integrated Scholarship Scheme?+
Yes, students from aided private colleges are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
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