Pratibha Kiran Yojna Scholarship 2021: Last Date, Eligibility Criteria, Benefits, Selection, Application Process

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Pratibha Kiran Yojana is one of the scholarships started by the honorable Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s government. This yojana provides financial support to girl students to continue their further education after class 12th. The scholarship targets the meritorious girl students belonging to SC, ST, OBC, and other economically challenged categories. 

This Yojana benefits up to 5000 girls every year under the Department of Higher Education Government of Madhya Pradesh. The fund crunch has become a hurdle in BPL families, so by giving monetary aid this scheme is aiming at improving the standards of female students. 

Pratibha Kiran Yojna Scholarship Important Dates 2021

Tabulated below are the important dates related to Pratibha Kiran Yojna Scholarship 2021:

Event Dates
Pratibha Kiran Yojna Scholarship 2021 Application process On-Going
Last Date of Application December 31, 2021
Release of Shortlisted Candidates To be Notified
Document Verification To be Notified
Sanction of the Pratibha Kiran Yojna Scholarship 2021 Amount To be Notified

Pratibha Kiran Yojana Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

Girl students seeking the Pratibha Kiran Yojana Scholarship shall fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

  • Must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
  • Only girls from urban areas are eligible for this scheme.
  • The girl child must have secured 60% or more marks in the 12th examination. 
  • Must have been admitted to a college or university recognized by the Government.
  • The girl student must belong to the below poverty line families.
  • The applicant must belong to SC/ ST/ OBC/ General category.
  • The girl student from the urban area has the Talent Ray Certificate.
  • It is mandatory for the student to have a bonafide certificate of Madhya Pradesh.
  • Applicable to those female students getting admission to graduate level.
  • The male students are not eligible for this scheme.
  • The taxpayers and government employees do not get the benefits under this scheme.

Pratibha Kiran Yojana Scholarship Benefits

  • The scholarship offers financial support of INR 4000 to the female students of the Madhya Pradesh state.
  • The scholarship benefits nearly 5000 girl students every year.
  • Applicants can use this amount to get admission to various streams like medical, engineering, management, law, private sector, etc.
  • This kind of benefit will be given to the female students who have completed the 12th grade and secured more than 60% from the secondary board of examination and the CBSE/ ICSE board.
  • The girl students are given an incentive of INR 500 per month for ten months and INR 750 per month for technical and medical courses.
  • Through this scheme, many backward class students are benefitting to improve their standard of education by completing graduation.
  • This scheme has empowered the female students from different categories like SC /ST /OBC and also General category.

How to Apply for the Pratibha Kiran Yojana Scholarship?

If the candidate fulfills the above eligibility criteria, then residents of Madhya Pradesh can apply for Pratibha Kiran Yojana by following the given steps:

  1. The students must visit the official website of MP Scholarship Portal 2.0 @www.scholarshipportal.mp.nic.
  2. On the homepage of the website, click on “Register Yourself”.
  3. Once Registered login with the username and password
  4. A new page appears, where you need to give the Aadhar card number and click on check and verify.
  5. The application form will open, fill in all the required information.
  6. After filling in the necessary information, upload the documents required and click on submit.
  7. After completion of the application, a registration number will be sent to your mobile number, through this number you can check the status of the application from time to time.
  8. The students can also track their application status by clicking the option Pratibha Kiran Yojana Application status and giving the registration number.

Documents required for the Pratibha Kiran Yojana Scholarship

Candidates applying for the Pratibha Kiran Yojana Scholarship shall upload the below-mentioned documents on the online portal:

  • Mobile number
  • 10th class marks sheet
  • 12th class marks sheet
  • Admission certificate from College/University
  • Aadhar card
  • Passport size photo
  • BPL Ration card
  • Bank Account Passbook
  • Identity card
  • Income certificate
  • PAN card
  • Residence certificate/Domicile certificate

Pratibha Kiran Yojana Scholarship FAQs

Ques. Does the Pratibha Kiran Yojana of Madhya Pradesh provide scholarships to boys?

Ans. No, The Pratibha Kiran Yojana Scholarship is offered to girl students only, who are leaving their studies midway because of financial problems.

Ques. When is the start date of the Pratibha Kiran Yojana Application?

Ans. The Pratibha Kiran Yojana Scholarship is initiated by the Madhya Pradesh government and currently ongoing. Eligible students can apply before December 31, 2021.

Ques. Does Pratibha Kiran Yojana offer scholarships to Law students?

Ans. Yes. The Pratibha Kiran Yojana Scholarship provides financial support of INR 4,000 to girl students who have been admitted to Law courses.

Ques. Is the Pratibha Kiran Yojana Scholarship available for backward class students?

Ans. Yes. The Pratibha Kiran Yojana Scholarship is available for SC/ST/OBC and General category students. They must have completed their 12th grade from CBSE/ICSE board. And the female student who wishes to apply must be from Urban parts of the state.

Ques. Can students apply for Pratibha Kiran Yojana through the concerned college?

Ans. Eligible girl students are required to inform the concerned Principal of the college they are admitted to apply for the Pratibha Kiran Yojana Scholarship. After that, they have to register on the MP Scholarship Portal 2.0.

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