Backward Class Students Meritorious Award Scheme

Description
Launched in 2009, the "Backward Classes Student Merit Award Scheme" by the Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh aims to recognize and reward academic excellence among backward class students. Through this scheme, monetary awards are provided to one boy and one girl student from backward classes who secure the highest marks at the district level in class 10th and 12th board examinations. The scheme is implemented by the Assistant Director, Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare.

Benefits
• Class 10th Board Examination: ₹5,000/- per student
• Class 12th Board Examination: ₹10,000/- per student
• Frequency of Disbursement: Annual
• Time of Disbursement: Distribution on August 15 or January 26

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a student of class 10th or 12th.
2. The applicant should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
3. The applicant should be from the backward class category.
4. The applicant should be enrolled in a recognized school in Madhya Pradesh.
5. The applicant should be a top scorer at the district level in the class 10th board exam or among the highest scorers (one male and one female) in the class 12th board exam.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Assistant Director, Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
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Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Assistant Director, Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.

Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
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Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the authority.
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Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the authority.

Step 4: Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (i…
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NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.

Required Documents
• Passport-size Photograph
• Aadhaar card
• Domicile Certificate of Madhya Pradesh
• Caste certificate
• Samagra ID
• Bank account details/Bank Passbook
• Mark Sheet of Class 10th/12th Board Examination
• Other necessary documents, if required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Backward Class Students Meritorious Award Scheme?
A: It is a scheme that rewards backward class students who achieve the highest marks at the district level in class 10th and 12th board exams.

Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: Backward class students residing in Madhya Pradesh who score the highest marks at the district level in class 10th or 12th board exams.

Q: What is the award amount for class 10th board exam toppers?
A: [?]5,000 per student.

Q: What is the award amount for class 12th board exam toppers?
A: [?]10,000 per student.

Q: How many students from class 12th are awarded?
A: One male and one female student from class 12th board exam results at the district level.

Q: Are students from private schools eligible for this scheme?
A: Yes, as long as they belong to the backward class category and meet the other eligibility criteria.

Q: Is there an income limit for eligibility?
A: No, there is no income restriction under this scheme.

Q: Do students need to apply for this scheme?
A: Eligible students are identified based on their board exam results; however, details about application processes, if required, can be obtained from the concerned department.

Q: What documents are required to claim the award?
A: Proof of backward class category, school certificate, board exam result, and domicile certificate.

Q: Can students from outside Madhya Pradesh avail this scheme?
A: No, only students who are residents of Madhya Pradesh are eligible.