Scholarship
Distribution of Free Books and Stationery to SC/ST Students(DFBSSCSTS)
Overview
About DFBSSCSTS
Distribution of Free Books and Stationery to SC/ST Students is a welfare scheme run by the Higher Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. It provides free textbooks and stationery to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students who are enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the state's government colleges.
The support is given in kind rather than as cash. Each year an eligible student receives books worth Rs. 1,500 and stationery worth Rs. 500. After admission, the principal or head of the college purchases the books from the Hindi Granth Academy and distributes them, and the stationery is provided by the college. The aim is to keep the cost of study material from being a barrier for SC and ST students working towards a degree.
Eligibility is limited to regular students who are natives of Madhya Pradesh, belong to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe category, and are studying an undergraduate or postgraduate course at a government college in the state. There is no online application; a student applies by approaching the head or principal of their college, along with identity proof, a caste certificate and a Madhya Pradesh domicile certificate.
Sources: myScheme, Government of India – Distribution of Free Books and Stationery to SC/ST Students · Higher Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh – free books and stationery scheme for SC/ST students (official scheme page)
Who runs it
Provider
Higher Education Department, Government Of Madhya Pradesh
State / UT Government
Higher Education Department · Higher Education Department, Government Of Madhya Pradesh
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State/ UT |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | In Kind |
| Application mode | Offline |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh. | |
| The applicant should be a regular student. | |
| The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe category. | |
| The applicant should be studying in a government college. | |
| The applicant should be pursuing either a graduation or post-graduation course. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Under the scheme, free books worth ₹1,500/- and stationery worth ₹500/- per year are provided to SC/ST students studying in government colleges in undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply offline
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
DFBSSCSTS – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.