State Government Backward Class Scholarship (Class 6 to 10)

Description
The "State Government Backward Class Scholarship Class 6 to 10 " scheme, implemented by the School Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to ensure the continuity of education for students from the Backward Classes section of society. This scheme provides scholarships to Backward Classes students studying in Classes 6 to 10. To be eligible, students should be domicile of Madhya Pradesh, and their parents or guardians should not be income taxpayers or own not more than 10 acres of land.

Benefits
• Under this scheme, scholarships are provided to Backward Classes students at the following rates:
• **Class 6 to 8:** ₹200/- per year (for boys) and ₹300/- per year (for girls) - **Class 9 to 10:** ₹300/- per year (for boys) and ₹400/- per year (for girls)
• **Note:** The scholarship will be transferred directly into the student's bank account.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a student.
2. The student should be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
3. The student should belong to the Backward Classes or Minorities community.
4. Students from Class 6 to 10 are eligible for the benefits under this scheme.
5. The parents or guardians should not be income taxpayers or own more than 10 acres of land.
6. **Note:** There should not have been any increase in the income of the parents or guardians in the past year.

Required Documents
• Passport-size Photograph
• Aadhaar Card
• Caste certificate
• Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
• Bank account details/Bank Passbook
• Income certificate
• Self-declaration form of the parent for renewal that "Income has not increased in the last year.”
• Samagra ID
• Other necessary documents if required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scholarship?
A: Students who are permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh, belong to the Backward Classes or Minorities community, are studying in Classes 6 to 10, and whose parents or guardians are not income taxpayers and own not more than 10 acres of land.

Q: What is the scholarship amount for students in Classes 6 to 8?
A: Boys receive [?]200/- per year, and girls receive [?]300/- per year.

Q: What is the scholarship amount for students in Classes 9 to 10?
A: Boys receive [?]300/- per year, and girls receive [?]400/- per year.

Q: How will the scholarship amount be disbursed?
A: The scholarship amount will be directly deposited into the student's bank account.

Q: Are there any income restrictions for the parents or guardians of the applicants?
A: Yes, the parents or guardians should not be income taxpayers and should not own more than 10 acres of land.

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

Q: How can students apply for the scholarship?
A: Eligible students can contact the Principal of their respective schools/institutions to apply for the scholarship.

Q: Is there any restriction on the increase in the income of the parents or guardians for renewal of the scholarship?
A: Yes, there should not have been any increase in the income of the parents or guardians in the past year.

Q: Are both boys and girls eligible for this scholarship?
A: Yes, both boys and girls from Backward Classes are eligible for the scholarship.

Q: Is the scholarship renewed every year?
A: Yes.