MPTAAS is the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs and Scheduled Caste Welfare Automation System, the state's single online platform for post-matric scholarships. Managed by the Tribal Affairs Department, it helps Scheduled Tribe and Scheduled Caste students apply for financial support and receive it directly in their bank accounts through a paperless, Aadhaar-linked process.
- MPTAAS now stands for the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs and Scheduled Caste Welfare Automation System and serves both Scheduled Tribe and Scheduled Caste students through tribal.mp.gov.in
- Under the centrally sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship, the family income ceiling is Rs 2.50 lakh per annum, and Group I hostellers receive Rs 1,200 per month
- Applications are free and fully online with Aadhaar-based e-KYC and Direct Benefit Transfer.
What Is the MPTAAS Scholarship?
MPTAAS, the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs and Scheduled Caste Welfare Automation System, is the state government's online platform for post-matric scholarships. Run by the Tribal Affairs Department through tribal.mp.gov.in, it lets Scheduled Tribe and Scheduled Caste students register, apply, and receive scholarship money directly into their bank accounts.
The portal opens by default in Hindi and also offers an English option. Beyond scholarships, MPTAAS handles hostel management, coaching schemes, and other welfare programmes for tribal and Scheduled Caste beneficiaries. Every application is tied to a beneficiary profile, so a student registers once and can then apply for multiple departmental schemes online.
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Applicants must be permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh belonging to Scheduled Tribe or Scheduled Caste categories, studying at post-matric level from Class 11 onwards through degree, professional, and PhD courses. Under the centrally sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship, family income from all sources must not exceed Rs 2.50 lakh per annum.
- The student must belong to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe category.
- The student must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh with valid domicile proof.
- The course must be at post-matric level, from Class 11 up to degree, professional, and PhD programmes.
- Family income from all sources must not exceed Rs 2.50 lakh per annum under the Post-Matric Scholarship scheme.
- The applicant's Aadhaar number must be linked to an active mobile number for e-KYC.
How Much Is the MPTAAS Scholarship Amount?
Under the Post-Matric Scholarship for ST and SC students, monthly maintenance allowance depends on the course group. Group I professional and postgraduate courses pay hostellers Rs 1,200 and day scholars Rs 550. Lower groups pay less, down to Rs 380 and Rs 230. Compulsory non-refundable fees are also reimbursed.
| Course Group (2026) | Hostellers (Rs/month) | Day Scholars (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|
| Group I - Degree/PG, Medical, Engineering, Management, PhD | 1,200 | 550 |
| Group II - Pharmacy, Nursing, Mass Communication, Hotel Management | 820 | 530 |
| Group III - Other graduate courses (BA/BSc/BCom) | 570 | 300 |
| Group IV - Post-matric non-degree, diploma, ITI courses | 380 | 230 |
How Do You Apply for the MPTAAS Scholarship?
Applications are fully online at tribal.mp.gov.in with no application fee. New students first complete the Hitgrahi (Beneficiary) Profile Registration using Aadhaar, then log in and fill the scholarship form with academic and bank details. After completing e-KYC and submitting, the sanctioned amount is credited directly to the applicant's account.
- Visit the official MPTAAS portal at tribal.mp.gov.in.
- New applicants click the New Beneficiary Profile Registration (Hitgrahi Profile Panjiyan) link.
- Fill the registration form with Aadhaar and personal details, then log in to your account.
- Complete the scholarship application form with academic, income, and bank details.
- Finish Aadhaar-based e-KYC and submit the application.
What Documents Are Required for MPTAAS?
Applicants need an Aadhaar card linked to a mobile number, a digital caste certificate, domicile or residence proof of Madhya Pradesh, and an income certificate. You also need previous class marksheets or passing certificates, a transfer certificate, and a bank passbook in the student's name for direct benefit transfer.
- Aadhaar card of the student, linked to an active mobile number
- Digital caste certificate (Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe)
- Domicile or residence certificate of Madhya Pradesh
- Income certificate confirming family income within the limit
- Previous class marksheets or passing certificates
- Transfer certificate from the last institution
- Bank passbook in the student's own name
How Do You Complete MPTAAS e-KYC?
e-KYC verifies the applicant's Aadhaar number after profile registration and is mandatory before the scholarship is processed. It can be done two ways: through an OTP sent to the Aadhaar-linked mobile number, or through biometric authentication. Completing e-KYC links your mobile number so you receive SMS alerts about scholarship status and transfers.
- Go to the official MPTAAS portal and open the e-KYC section.
- Enter your application ID and re-enter it to confirm.
- Enter your date of birth as recorded on the application.
- Type the captcha code shown on the screen.
- Choose OTP or biometric verification, then submit to complete e-KYC.
How Is the Scholarship Amount Transferred?
MPTAAS uses Aadhaar-based Direct Benefit Transfer, so the sanctioned scholarship is credited straight into the student's own bank account with no middlemen. Once the application is verified and the online transfer order is issued at the state level, funds are released district-wise. Applicants track progress using their transfer reference number and SMS alerts.
The transfer order is released at the Bhopal (state) level and then processed for each district in turn. Because payments run through Direct Benefit Transfer, the money reaches the beneficiary's account without any manual handling. Keeping your bank account active and Aadhaar-seeded is essential, as an inactive or unseeded account is the most common cause of failed transfers.