Gaon Ki Beti Yojana MP — ₹500/Month Scholarship for Girls

What is Gaon Ki Beti Yojana?

Gaon Ki Beti Yojana is the Madhya Pradesh government's scholarship scheme for rural girl students pursuing graduation (degree) courses. It provides ₹500 per month for 10 months per year to encourage girls from villages to pursue higher education without financial burden.

The scheme is specifically designed for girls who come from rural areas (not urban cities) and have shown academic merit in Class 12.

Scholarship Amount

Who is Eligible?

• Girl student pursuing graduation (BA/BSc/BCom or any UG degree)
• Must have passed Class 12 with 60% or more marks
• Must be from a rural area — the school where Class 12 was studied should be in a village/rural location (not a city)
• Must be a Madhya Pradesh domicile
• Studying in a government or government-aided college in MP
• No income limit

"Rural" definition: Students from areas classified as rural — typically where the Class 12 school was in a village, gram panchayat area, or small town (not a municipal corporation area). Check with the scholarship portal.

How to Apply

1. Go to scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in
2. Click "Register" (new applicant) or "Login"
3. Search for "Gaon Ki Beti Yojana" under scholarship schemes
4. Fill application:
   • Personal details (name, DOB, domicile)
   • Class 12 details (school, rural/urban, percentage)
   • Current graduation course and college
   • Bank account details
5. Upload documents
6. Submit → verified by college and then state higher education department

Annual renewal: Apply each year by re-logging in and submitting the current year marksheet and enrollment.

Documents Required

1. Aadhaar card
2. Class 12 marksheet (60%+ marks)
3. Class 12 school leaving certificate — showing the school was in a rural area
4. Domicile certificate (MP residence)
5. College enrollment certificate (current year, graduation)
6. Bank passbook (own account, Aadhaar-linked)
7. Passport-size photograph
8. Caste certificate (if applicable — for tracking, not for eligibility)

Other MP Higher Education Girl Scholarships

Madhya Pradesh has several scholarships for higher education girls — apply for all you are eligible for:

All are available on scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in.

Frequently Asked Questions

I studied Class 12 in a semi-urban town (nagar panchayat area). Am I rural or urban?

Nagar Panchayat areas may be classified as rural for this scheme. Check the portal — when you enter your school's name, it may auto-classify as rural/urban. If in doubt, contact the district Higher Education office.

I am studying in a private college (not government). Am I eligible?

Gaon Ki Beti is typically for students in government or government-aided colleges. Private unaided colleges may not qualify. Confirm with your college about whether they are listed on the scholarship portal.

I got 58% in Class 12. Can I apply?

The minimum is 60% marks. 58% does not meet the threshold. You may apply for other MP scholarships that have lower percentage requirements.

Can a girl studying engineering or medicine (professional courses) apply?

The scheme covers graduation in general stream (BA/BSc/BCom). For professional courses (engineering, medical), different scholarships may apply. Check if your specific course is listed under Gaon Ki Beti on the portal.

My scholarship was approved last year but not credited. What do I do?

Log in to the scholarship portal and check payment status. Common issues: Aadhaar-bank linkage failure, bank account dormant. Ensure your bank account is active and Aadhaar-seeded, then contact the scholarship helpdesk.

Official Links

• Apply: scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in
• MP Higher Education: highereducation.mp.gov.in
• Scholarship helpdesk: 0755-2600115 (MP Higher Education Department)