Pratibha Yojana

Description
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.

Eligibility Criteria
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:
7. - IIT/NIT through JEE
8. - Government colleges in Madhya Pradesh for NEET (MBBS only)
9. - AIIMS
10. - NLU through CLAT
11. - NDA through UPSC
12. **Note 1:** The applicant's Aadhaar must be linked to the bank account.
13. **Note 2:** The applicant must have the receipt of admission to the institute.

Required Documents
• Passport-size Photograph
• Aadhaar card
• Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
• Caste certificate
• Income certificate
• Samagra ID
• Proof of admission in the institution
• Bank account details/Bank Passbook
• Other necessary documents if required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for the Pratibha Yojana?
A: 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.

Q: What types of financial assistance are provided under the scheme?
A: 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/-.

Q: Which national competitive examinations qualify for this scheme?
A: The qualifying examinations include JEE, NEET, CLAT, AIIMS, and NDA.

Q: Which institutions are covered under the Pratibha Yojana?
A: IIT/NIT (through JEE), Government colleges in Madhya Pradesh for MBBS (through NEET), AIIMS, NLU (through CLAT), and NDA (through UPSC).

Q: What documents are needed to apply?
A: Aadhaar-linked bank account details, receipt of admission to the institute, proof of Scheduled Tribe status, and proof of family income, etc.

Q: How is the financial assistance paid?
A: The incentive amount is paid directly into the applicant's bank account linked to Aadhaar.

Q: How can one apply for the Pratibha Yojana?
A: 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

Q: Is it mandatory to register on the online portal?
A: Yes, it is mandatory to register the beneficiary profile on the MPTAASC portal.

Q: How will I know the status of my application?
A: 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.

Q: What should I do if I face issues while applying?
A: Contact the helpdesk at 1800-2333-951 or email [email protected] for assistance.

Q: Can students from other states apply for this scheme?
A: No, only students who are natives of Madhya Pradesh are eligible.