MP tribal scholarship covers a range of financial support programs for Scheduled Tribe students in Madhya Pradesh from Class 11 through PhD. The primary portal is MPTAAS but the MP tribal affairs department also runs hostel support programs, book bank schemes, and special fellowships for research students. This guide consolidates every available support for tribal students in MP.
MPTAAS — Primary Tribal Scholarship in MP
MPTAAS is the main scholarship program for tribal (ST) students in Madhya Pradesh — the T in MPTAAS stands for Tribal Affairs. ST students get the most comprehensive coverage under MPTAAS including monthly maintenance allowance from Rs 380 to Rs 1,500 per month depending on course and accommodation, fee reimbursement for professional courses, and no income limit for students in government colleges. Apply at tribal.mp.gov.in/MPTAAS. Check current deadlines using our MPTAAS last date tracker.
MP Tribal Scholarship Amount — Group-Wise Rates for ST Students
ST students receive the same Group-based maintenance allowance as SC and OBC students. Group I (engineering, medical, law) — Rs 1,500 per month hosteller, Rs 550 day scholar. Group II (nursing, pharmacy, BCA) — Rs 820 per month hosteller, Rs 530 day scholar. Group III (BA, B.Com, B.Sc) — Rs 570 per month hosteller, Rs 300 day scholar. Group IV (Class 11-12) — Rs 380 per month hosteller, Rs 230 day scholar. Use our MPTAAS scholarship amount estimator to calculate your exact annual amount.
Government Tribal Hostels — Additional Support for ST Students
The MP tribal affairs department runs government tribal hostels including Ashram Shalas and residential schools across the state. ST students residing in government tribal hostels get free accommodation, meals, and books. Being in a government tribal hostel also changes your MPTAAS accommodation status to hosteller which gives you the higher maintenance allowance rate. This combination makes government tribal hostels the highest-value support option for eligible ST students.
UGC National Fellowship for ST Research Students
ST students doing MPhil or PhD can apply for the UGC National Fellowship which provides Rs 25,000 per month for JRF and Rs 28,000 per month for SRF plus annual contingency grants of Rs 10,000 for humanities and Rs 12,000 for sciences. This fellowship is considered separate from state post-matric scholarships and may be held alongside MPTAAS in many cases. Apply through the UGC portal.
Central Tribal Scholarships for MP ST Students
Apart from MPTAAS, MP tribal students can apply for central government scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs runs post-matric scholarship schemes specifically for ST students nationwide. These are separate from MPTAAS and have different income limits and amounts. See our MPTAAS vs NSP comparison and the best MP scholarships for ST students guide for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the best scholarship for tribal students in MP?
MPTAAS is the best scholarship for tribal (ST) students in Madhya Pradesh for post-matric education. It has no income limit for government college students and provides both maintenance allowance and fee reimbursement.
What is the MPTAAS scholarship amount for tribal students?
Tribal (ST) students get Rs 1,500 per month hosteller or Rs 550 per month day scholar for Group I courses like engineering and medical. Class 11-12 students get Rs 380 per month hosteller or Rs 230 per month day scholar.
Is there a pre-matric scholarship for tribal children in MP?
Yes. The tribal affairs department runs pre-matric support for Class 1 to 10. Central government NSP also has a pre-matric scholarship for Class 9 and 10 ST students at scholarships.gov.in.
Do ST students in government tribal hostels get extra benefits?
Yes. ST students in government tribal hostels receive free accommodation, meals, and books. They are also classified as hostellers for MPTAAS which gives the higher maintenance allowance rate.
Can tribal students apply for all MP scholarships regardless of income?
For MPTAAS in government colleges yes — no income limit for ST students. For private colleges income must be below Rs 6 lakh. Medhavi Yojana is merit-based with 70% in Class 12 required.
