The Central ST Post-Matric Scholarship is a central scheme for Scheduled Tribe students. This unofficial guide from Vidya Compass explains it in central terms only. Vidya Compass is not affiliated with any government body, and you should verify details on the official portal.
What the Scheme Is
This is the central Post-Matric Scholarship scheme for Scheduled Tribe students. It is a central scheme, and this article describes the central scheme only.
Who It Covers
The central scheme covers Scheduled Tribe students from Class XI to Post Graduation. That coverage range is stated in general central terms in this article.
Income Limit
The family income limit for the central scheme is up to Rs 2.50 lakh. This is the central income limit stated for this scheme; it is not presented here as an MP MPTAAS rule.
What It Covers
The scheme covers fees plus maintenance and other allowances. This article does not give a monthly day-scholar or hosteller amount table, because such a table was not verified live for this guide.
How It Is Funded
The funding pattern is 75:25, as shown on the central scheme page. This article states only that funding pattern; it does not add any other funding breakdown.
Central vs MP Distinction
Central scheme only — not the MP MPTAAS 2026-27 rule. The rules in this article are central-government rules for the Central ST Post-Matric Scholarship. They must not be read as Madhya Pradesh MPTAAS rules. MP MPTAAS 2026-27 dates, amounts, income rules, portal steps, and helpline numbers are separate and are not covered here.
Verified vs Not Verified
Verified for this article: central scheme for Scheduled Tribe students; covers Class XI to Post Graduation; family income limit up to Rs 2.50 lakh; covers fees plus maintenance and other allowances; funding pattern 75:25 as shown on the central scheme page; source is tribal.nic.in, footer dated 02 November 2026.
Not verified: MP MPTAAS 2026-27 dates, amounts, income rules, portal steps, and helpline numbers are not verified in this article. Any monthly day-scholar or hosteller amount table is not verified live and is therefore not included.
FAQs
Who does the Central ST Post-Matric Scholarship cover? Scheduled Tribe students from Class XI to Post Graduation, under the central scheme.
What is the income limit? Family income up to Rs 2.50 lakh, under the central scheme.
What does it cover? Fees plus maintenance and other allowances.
How is it funded? The funding pattern is 75:25, as shown on the central scheme page.
Is this the MP MPTAAS rule? No. This is a central scheme only, not the MP MPTAAS 2026-27 rule.
Sources
Official source: Ministry of Tribal Affairs (tribal.nic.in), footer dated 02 November 2026. Related reading on Vidya Compass: Apply & Eligibility and the Vidya Compass homepage.
Disclaimer: Vidya Compass is an unofficial guide and is not affiliated with any government body. Verify all details on the official portal.
