Encouragement Scheme for Taking Admission in Science and Contemporary Subjects

The “Encouragement Scheme for Taking Admission in Science and Contemporary Subjects” scheme, launched by the Tribal Affairs Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to encourage students for taking admission in Science and Contemporary subjects. This scheme provides scholarships to Scheduled Tribe students who have passed Class 10 and enrolled in Class 11 Science stream, and to those who have passed Class 12 and enrolled in a B.Sc. course in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Biology.

Benefits

Scholarships will be provided to Scheduled Tribe students at the following rates:

Students who passed Class 10th and are enrolled in Class 11th in the Science stream: ₹2,000/-
Students who passed Class 12th and are enrolled in a B.Sc. course in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Biology: ₹3,000/-

Eligibility

The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
The student should belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
Students who have completed Class 10 and are currently enrolled in Class 11 with a Science stream.
Students who have completed Class 12 and are currently pursuing a B.Sc. degree in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Biology.

Application Process

Online: https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/estascs

Registration Process:
Step 1: Go to the official website of the Tribal Welfare Department (MPTAASC).
Step 2: Click on “New Beneficiary Profile Registration”.
Step 3: Complete all mandatory fields and upload documents.
Step 4: Review and click “Submit.” Check email/SMS for user ID and password.

Application Process:
Step 1: Log in to the MPTAAS portal using credentials.
Step 2: On the dashboard, click “PMS” and select “Apply for Scheme.”
Step 3: Fill out the application, upload documents, and submit.
Step 4: Print a copy for records.

Note: Beneficiary profile registration is mandatory. Approval and payments are processed online through the MPTAAS portal.