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Rani Durgavati and Shankarshah Puraskar Scheme (Reward Scheme for Meritorious Students)

"Rani Durgavati and Shankarshah Puraskar Scheme (Reward Scheme for Meritorious Students)" provides awards ranging from ₹3,000/- to ₹51,000/- to the meritorious students from the Scheduled Tribe community based on their performance in the 10th and 12th board examinations.

Ministry / Department
Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department
Level
State
Benefit type
other
Last verified: 18 Jun 2026

What is Rani Durgavati and Shankarshah Puraskar Scheme (Reward Scheme for Meritorious Students)?

"Rani Durgavati and Shankarshah Puraskar Scheme (Reward Scheme for Meritorious Students)" provides awards ranging from ₹3,000/- to ₹51,000/- to the meritorious students from the Scheduled Tribe community based on their performance in the 10th and 12th board examinations.

Benefit
> Awards for Regular Students of 10th Standard • Position: 1st, Award: ₹51,000/- • Position: 2nd, Award: ₹40,000/- • Position: 3rd, Award: ₹30,000/- • Position: 4th, Award: ₹15,000/- • Position: 5th, Award: ₹10,000/- • Position: 6th, Award: ₹10,000/- > Awards for Regular Students of 12th Standard • Position: 1st, Award: ₹51,000/- • Position: 2nd, Award: ₹40,000/- • Position: 3rd, Award: ₹30,000/- • Position: 4th, Award: ₹20,000/- • Position: 5th, Award: ₹15,000/- • Position: 6th, Award: ₹10,000/-
Level
State — Madhya Pradesh
Ministry / Dept.
Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department
Benefit type
other
Key eligibility
The applicant should be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
Last verified
18 Jun 2026

Overview

The scheme "Rani Durgavati and Shankarshah Puraskar Scheme (Reward Scheme for Meritorious Students)" by the Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh provides awards ranging from ₹3,000/- to ₹51,000/- to the meritorious students from the Scheduled Tribe community based on their performance in the 10th and 12th board examinations.

Benefits

> Awards for Regular Students of 10th Standard

Position: 1st, Award: ₹51,000/-

Position: 2nd, Award: ₹40,000/-

Position: 3rd, Award: ₹30,000/-

Position: 4th, Award: ₹15,000/-

Position: 5th, Award: ₹10,000/-

Position: 6th, Award: ₹10,000/-

> Awards for Regular Students of 12th Standard

Position: 1st, Award: ₹51,000/-

Position: 2nd, Award: ₹40,000/-

Position: 3rd, Award: ₹30,000/-

Position: 4th, Award: ₹20,000/-

Position: 5th, Award: ₹15,000/-

Position: 6th, Award: ₹10,000/-

Eligibility

  • The applicant should be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
  • The applicant should be a Student.
  • The applicant should be from a Scheduled Tribe (ST), or Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
  • The applicant should be enrolled in Class 10th or 12th.
  • The applicant should be selected based on the merit list of the 10th and 12th board examinations conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Madhya Pradesh.
Area: Madhya PradeshBenefit: other

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

  1. Step 1: Offline — Step 1

    The interested applicant should visit the Office of the Head of the Department (HoD) of the School, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.

  2. Step 2: Offline — 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).

  3. Step 3: Offline — Step 3

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

FAQ

What is the objective of the scheme?

The scheme aims to reward meritorious Scheduled Tribe (ST) students for their academic excellence in Class 10th and 12th board examinations.

Who is eligible for the scheme?

The applicant should be a Scheduled Tribe (ST) student, a regular student of Class 10th or 12th, and a resident of Madhya Pradesh.

What is the basis for selection?

Selection is based on the merit list of Class 10th and 12th board examination results from the Board of Secondary Education, Madhya Pradesh.

What are the award amounts?

Award amounts range from [?]10,000 to [?]51,000 depending on the rank in Class 10th or 12th board examinations.

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 process for the scheme?

The awards are based on the merit list provided by the board, and no separate application is required.

How is the payment made to the beneficiaries?

The payment is transferred directly to the bank account of the beneficiaries through a digital payment system.

Can students from other states apply for this scheme?

No, the scheme is only for students who are permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh.

How many students are awarded each year?

Awards are given to the top six students of Class 10th and 12th from the merit list.

Are students from other categories eligible for this scheme?

No, this scheme is exclusively for Scheduled Tribe (ST),SC students.

What is the maximum reward amount?

The maximum reward amount is [?]51,000 for the first position in both Class 10th and 12th.

Sources & References

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