Rani Durgavati and Shankarshah Puraskar Scheme 2026 – Awards up to ₹51,000 for Meritorious Students
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Quick answer
The Rani Durgavati and Shankarshah Puraskar Scheme is a merit‑based award programme by the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Welfare and SC Department that gives cash prizes ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹51,000 to the top six Scheduled Tribe or Scheduled Caste students in Class 10th and 12th board examinations. Eligible applicants are permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh who are regular students in those classes. Applications are submitted offline through the school Head of Department with the required documents.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Cash awards from ₹10,000 to ₹51,000 based on merit |
| Ministry / department | Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department |
| Level | State Government (Madhya Pradesh) |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
The scheme rewards meritorious ST/SC students of Madhya Pradesh for academic excellence in Class 10th and 12th board examinations, providing cash awards based on rank.
Benefits
- 1st position in Class 10th: ₹51,000
- 2nd position in Class 10th: ₹40,000
- 3rd position in Class 10th: ₹30,000
- 4th position in Class 10th: ₹15,000
- 5th position in Class 10th: ₹10,000
- 6th position in Class 10th: ₹10,000
- 1st position in Class 12th: ₹51,000
- 2nd position in Class 12th: ₹40,000
- 3rd position in Class 12th: ₹30,000
- 4th position in Class 12th: ₹20,000
- 5th position in Class 12th: ₹15,000
- 6th position in Class 12th: ₹10,000
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Applicant must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
- Applicant must be a student.
- Applicant must belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) or Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
- Applicant must be enrolled in Class 10th or 12th.
- Selection is based on the merit list of the 10th and 12th board examinations conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Madhya Pradesh.
Who cannot apply
- Private students are not eligible.
- Students from other states are not eligible.
- Students belonging to categories other than ST/SC are not eligible.
Documents required
- Passport‑size photograph
- Aadhaar Card
- Domicile Certificate
- Caste Certificate
- Marksheet of 10th or 12th Board Examination
- Samagra ID
- Bank Account Details
- Other necessary documents as required
How to apply
- 1Visit the Office of the Head of the Department (HoD) of your school and request the hard copy of the prescribed application form.
- 2Fill in all mandatory fields in the application form, attach a passport‑size photograph (signed across if required), and attach self‑attested copies of all mandatory documents.
- 3Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the authority within the prescribed period.
- 4For any updates, refer to the official portal of the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste Department.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the scheme?+
Permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh who are regular ST or SC students studying in Class 10th or 12th and selected on the basis of the merit list of the Board of Secondary Education, Madhya Pradesh.
What is the award amount for the scheme?+
Awards range from ₹10,000 to ₹51,000 depending on the rank (1st to 6th) in Class 10th or 12th board examinations.
How to apply for the scheme?+
Apply offline by visiting the school Head of Department, filling the prescribed form, attaching required documents and submitting it within the stipulated time.
Are private students eligible for this scheme?+
No, only regular students enrolled in schools under the Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education are eligible.
Is there any application fee for the scheme?+
Not specified in the scheme details.
How is the payment made to beneficiaries?+
The payment is transferred directly to the beneficiary’s bank account through a digital payment system.
Can students from other states apply?+
No, the scheme is only for students who are permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh.
What is the basis of selection?+
Selection is based on the merit list of Class 10th and 12th board examination results from the Board of Secondary Education, Madhya Pradesh.
How many students are awarded each year?+
Awards are given to the top six students of Class 10th and the top six students of Class 12th from the merit list.
Are students from other categories (non‑ST/SC) eligible?+
No, the scheme is exclusively for Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Scheduled Caste (SC) students.
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