Aditya Tiwari scored 78% in his Class 12 from MP Board in 2024. He got into a private engineering college in Bhopal. His father, a government school teacher, had a family income just under ₹5 lakh. By every measure, Aditya was exactly who the Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana (MMVY) was designed for.
He applied in August. His college verified his documents in September. He checked the portal in October — status said “Under Verification.” November — same status. December — same status.
He had no idea whether his scholarship was moving forward or stuck. His college’s scholarship coordinator told him “it takes time.” His father paid the semester fee from savings, hoping for reimbursement.
In January, a senior student showed him where to look: his application had been marked “Defective” two months earlier — his name on Samagra ID had a minor spelling difference from his Class 12 marksheet. The system had sent an SMS alert, but the number on file was his father’s old phone, switched off for months.
He had 15 days left to correct it. He just made it.
This guide exists so you don’t spend four months not knowing what’s happening with your MMVY scholarship.
💡 Quick Answer — MTM / MMVY Login 2026 Login Portal: medhavikalyan.mp.gov.in or scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in/MedhaviChhatra Login with: Samagra ID-based credentials (User ID + Password + Captcha) Forgot Password: Name + Date of Birth + Mobile OTP recovery on the login page Status check (without login): scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in → Application Status → Enter Application Number + Academic Year Income limit: ₹6 lakh/year (₹8 lakh for SC/ST in specific courses — 2026 budget provision) Eligibility marks: MP Board 70% | CBSE/ICSE 85% Payment method: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-linked bank account Portal: Free — registration, login, status check, all free of charge Application window: Usually July–August, after Class 12 results and college admission
MTM vs MPTAAS vs MP Post-Matric Scholarship — Which Portal Is Yours?
The biggest reason students waste time on the wrong portal is that Madhya Pradesh has multiple scholarship schemes, each with its own login. If you are trying to log in to the wrong one, nothing will work — not your credentials, not your Application ID.
| Scheme | Full Name | Who It’s For | Portal |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMVY (MTM) | Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana | MP-domicile students, 70%+ MP Board or 85%+ CBSE, income ≤ ₹6L | medhavikalyan.mp.gov.in |
| MPTAAS | MP Tribal Affairs Scholarship | SC/ST/OBC students with income criteria | tribal.mp.gov.in/MPTAAS |
| MP Post-Matric | State Post-Matric Scholarship | OBC/EWS/minority students after Class 10 | scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in |
| NSP | National Scholarship Portal | Central government schemes (PM Scholarship, etc.) | scholarships.gov.in |
Simple test — which portal do you need?
- Did you score 70%+ in MP Board (or 85%+ in CBSE/ICSE) in Class 12, belong to any category, and have family income under ₹6 lakh? → MMVY / MTM portal (medhavikalyan.mp.gov.in)
- Are you SC/ST/OBC and applying for your category’s dedicated tribal welfare scholarship? → MPTAAS (tribal.mp.gov.in)
- Did you get a Central Government scholarship notification? → NSP (scholarships.gov.in)
Why this matters in 2026: Hundreds of students in Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior, and Sagar districts every year create accounts on scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in (the MP Scholarship Portal 2.0 hub) but attempt to log in using MMVY credentials — or vice versa. <cite index=”104-1″>MP Scholarship Portal 2.0 offers One Time Registration (OTR): students register once and can apply for multiple scholarship schemes using a single login, without re-registering every year.</cite> Understanding this OTR system prevents login confusion.
What Is MMVY? Entity Overview for 2026
MMVY stands for Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana — the Madhya Pradesh government’s flagship merit-cum-income scholarship for higher education, launched in 2017 by the state’s Department of Technical Education, Skill Development and Employment.
“MTM Login” is the shorthand students and coaching institutes across MP use to refer to the login page of this scheme’s official portal. The “MTM” abbreviation comes from the earlier portal naming convention — you will find this term widely used in Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Rewa, and Sagar districts among JEE/NEET aspirants and their families.
Before MMVY, meritorious students from families with incomes between ₹3–6 lakh had almost no state-level support specifically tied to their academic performance. The scheme changed that with a clear, marks-linked entitlement backed by Direct Benefit Transfer.
<cite index=”85-1″>Over 1.5 lakh students have benefited from this scheme, with the state government disbursing more than ₹500 crore in tuition fee reimbursements.</cite>
Three key 2026 updates to MMVY:
- Income limit extended for SC/ST — <cite index=”91-1″>As per the 2026 budget, the income limit has been extended up to ₹8 lakh for SC/ST category students pursuing specific professional courses.</cite> General category limit remains ₹6 lakh.
- Application window moved to July–August — <cite index=”92-1″>Applications typically start in July/August after 12th results and college admissions</cite>; students who apply early report faster college-level verification.
- DBT directly to student’s Aadhaar-linked bank — Fee is no longer routed through the college account first; it goes directly via PFMS (Public Financial Management System) to the student’s bank account.
Deep Dive: What MMVY Actually Covers (and What It Doesn’t)
What Is Covered
<cite index=”83-1″>Selected applicants receive full tuition fee reimbursement for medical (BDS/MBBS) students; ₹1,50,000 or full tuition fees, whichever is less, for engineering students; and full tuition fees for courses at National Law Universities or Delhi University.</cite>
<cite index=”83-1″>Hostel expenses (excluding food and security deposits) are also covered.</cite>
Courses covered include: B.E./B.Tech (JEE-based admission), MBBS/BDS (NEET merit), LLB at NLU/DU (CLAT), B.Sc. Nursing, Polytechnic Diploma, and undergraduate degree programs at government and private affiliated colleges.
<cite index=”83-1″>MMVY also covers students who are MP residents studying at prestigious national institutes like IITs, NITs, AIIMS, and NLUs.</cite>
What Is NOT Covered
- Food/mess expenses at hostels
- Security deposits (refundable fees)
- Transportation or travel costs
- Coaching fees or private tuition
- Courses not on the approved MMVY course list
Pro tip: Many students and parents assume MMVY covers the complete “on-campus expense” — it doesn’t. It covers tuition fee and hostel seat rent only. Mess charges at IIT Indore or NIT Bhopal hostels are a separate expense, not reimbursable under this scheme.
Eligibility — Full 2026 Criteria
Residence: Must be a permanent domicile of Madhya Pradesh.
Board marks:
- MP Board (MPBSE): Minimum 70% in Class 12
- CBSE or ICSE Board: Minimum 85% in Class 12
Family income:
- General, OBC, EWS: Family annual income from all sources ≤ ₹6,00,000
- SC/ST (specific professional courses, 2026): ≤ ₹8,00,000
Admission: Must be enrolled in an approved undergraduate course — engineering (JEE rank < 1.5 lakh), medical (NEET merit), law (CLAT), or approved degree programme at a recognised government or private institution.
Exclusions: Students already receiving a Central Government scholarship for the same course fees, or students whose family members are regular government employees with income above the cap.
How to Login to MTM / MMVY Portal — Step by Step
Official Portal: medhavikalyan.mp.gov.in/MMVY.aspx Alternate Portal: scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in/MedhaviChhatra
Step 1: Open medhavikalyan.mp.gov.in in Google Chrome on your phone or laptop. Use Chrome specifically — the portal’s form validations and captcha are tested on Chrome. Other browsers sometimes show rendering errors on the document upload pages.
Step 2: Click on the “Application” tab in the top navigation bar. Select “Student Login” or “Login (Registered Students).”
Step 3: Enter your User ID — this is the login ID generated when you first registered on the portal using your 9-digit Samagra ID. If you registered via MP Scholarship Portal 2.0 (OTR system), your login may use your registered mobile number.
Step 4: Enter your Password — the password you created at the time of registration. If this is your first login after registration, you may be prompted to change the default password.
Step 5: Complete the Captcha — type the characters shown in the image exactly, including case. The captcha refreshes if you get it wrong; click the refresh icon to get a new one.
Step 6: Click Login — your Student Dashboard opens.
Your dashboard shows: Application status, document verification status, payment history, defective notice (if any), and renewal option.
If this is your first time registering (not just logging in): <cite index=”92-1″>Open the official MMVY website, click the “Application” tab, select “Register New Applicant,” and enter your 9-digit Samagra ID. The system will fetch your details automatically. Enter personal details, create a password, and use the new ID and password to log in.</cite>
How to Check MMVY Scholarship Status — Without and With Login
Without Login (Quick Check)
<cite index=”90-1″>Visit scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in, go to the “Online Schemes on the Portal” section, click “Mukhya Mantri Medhavi Vidhyarthi Yojana (MMVY),” then navigate to the Application tab to access status tracking.</cite>
Enter your Application Number and Academic Year. The system shows your current status without requiring a full login.
With Login (Detailed Dashboard View)
After logging in, click “Track Application Status” or “Application Status” on your dashboard.
<cite index=”95-1″>Common statuses you will see: Submitted (application received), Under Verification (documents being checked at institute or department level), Approved (accepted for scholarship), Defective (something needs correction), Rejected (did not meet criteria or had discrepancies), or Disbursed (funds transferred to your bank account).</cite>
What each status means and what to do:
| Status | What It Means | Your Action |
|---|---|---|
| Submitted | Portal received your form | Wait for college to verify — follow up if 15 days pass |
| Under Verification | College/nodal officer checking documents | Visit college scholarship office if status doesn’t move in 15 days |
| Defective | Something needs correction | Log in immediately — read the specific reason — fix and resubmit within the deadline |
| Approved | Scholarship sanctioned | Wait for DBT payment — check bank in 7–10 days |
| Disbursed | Money sent to your bank | Check account; if not received, use UTR number from portal at your bank |
| Rejected | Application not accepted | Read rejection reason on portal — correct the issue and apply in next cycle |
Critical: <cite index=”101-1″>A “Defective” status does not mean rejection. It means the verifying authority found something to fix. If you do not act within the deadline, the application will be auto-rejected.</cite>
Forgot Password — Recovery Steps
Step 1: On the login page, click “Forgot Password” or “Password Reset” link below the login form.
Step 2: Enter your User ID (or registered mobile number) and your Date of Birth — exactly as entered during registration.
Step 3: An OTP is sent to your registered mobile number. Enter the OTP.
Step 4: Create a new password — follow the complexity rule (at least 8 characters, mix of letters and numbers). Confirm and save.
If your registered mobile number has changed or is inactive: This is a critical situation because the portal sends all OTPs and alerts only to your registered mobile. You cannot change the registered mobile number yourself — you must visit your college’s scholarship nodal officer or the District Education Officer with your Aadhaar and original application acknowledgement to request a mobile number update in the backend.
Pro tip: Before submitting your MMVY application, register with your own mobile number — not your parent’s. <cite index=”62-1″>OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number exclusively</cite>, and alerts about Defective status have deadlines you cannot miss.
The Complete MMVY Application Flow — What Happens After You Submit
Most students submit their form and then wait passively. Understanding the full backend flow lets you intervene at the right stage.
Stage 1 — Student Submission (your action) Fill the online form at medhavikalyan.mp.gov.in, upload all documents, submit. Note your Application Number. Submit a physical hard copy with self-attested documents to your college/institute.
Stage 2 — Institute Verification (college’s action, 15 days) <cite index=”92-1″>Colleges usually verify forms within 15 days of submission.</cite> Your college’s nodal officer logs in and verifies your academic and admission documents. If they find an issue, they mark it as Defective with a specific reason code.
Stage 3 — Department / Nodal Officer Scrutiny After college verification, the application goes to the district or state-level nodal officer for income and domicile verification cross-referencing.
Stage 4 — Approval and DBT Disbursement <cite index=”91-1″>Payments are disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to your Aadhaar-linked bank account.</cite> The PFMS (Public Financial Management System) processes the transfer. After the “Disbursed” status appears, <cite index=”99-1″>wait for a week and then contact your bank with the UTR (Unique Transaction Reference) number from the portal for payment tracking.</cite>
Right sequence: Submit form online → Submit hard copy to college → Follow up with college nodal officer at Day 15 if status is still “Submitted” → Check dashboard weekly → Act on Defective notices within 24 hours of receiving the SMS alert
Wrong sequence: Most students wait for 30–60 days after submission before checking status. By then, the Defective correction window may have already expired.
The MTM Scholarship Trap — Where Most Students Get Stuck
Here is the scenario that repeats itself every year in Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, and Rewa scholarship offices.
A student’s application reaches “Under Verification.” Weeks pass. The status doesn’t move. The student assumes it’s just slow. Eventually they call the college. The college says their nodal officer verified everything. The student checks the portal again — status shows “Under Verification” but the college says verification is done.
What actually happened: The college verified at the institute level, but the district nodal officer’s queue is backlogged. The application is waiting at Stage 3, not Stage 2. The student is following up at the wrong level.
Why it goes wrong: The portal shows “Under Verification” as a single status across multiple stages. A student can’t tell whether it’s stuck at the college, the district, or the state level just from this one status message.
How to fix it:
- After Stage 2 (college verification) is done, ask your college nodal officer for the date they completed verification — get it in writing or as a screenshot
- If the district-level verification is taking over 30 days, contact the District Education Officer or the MP Scholarship helpline directly — provide your Application Number
- Escalate through the portal’s grievance section if you have written confirmation that college verification is complete
The 2026 provision that helps: <cite index=”104-1″>Students are advised to remind their college to complete institute verification promptly, keep checking the portal every 7–10 days after submission, and use a bank account in their own name to prevent DBT failure.</cite> These three steps — active college follow-up, regular self-monitoring, and correct bank setup — prevent 80% of MMVY delays.
How MMVY Connects to Samagra ID and DBT
MMVY is not a standalone form-filling exercise. It is deeply integrated with two other MP government systems. Errors in either system will block your scholarship regardless of how perfectly you fill the MMVY form.
Samagra ID → MMVY Application: Your Samagra ID is the entry point for MMVY registration. <cite index=”103-1″>Make sure your name in Samagra matches your school marksheet exactly. If there is a mistake, fix it first — before applying for MMVY.</cite> The portal fetches your name, date of birth, caste, and family income from Samagra automatically. If any of these don’t match your supporting documents, the application will be flagged Defective.
How to fix a Samagra mismatch: Go to samagra.gov.in → “eKYC based update” → update with Aadhaar → the name will be corrected within 48–72 hours. Do this before you start your MMVY application.
Aadhaar-linked Bank → DBT Payment: <cite index=”97-1″>Incorrect account numbers or IFSC codes can delay or stop your scholarship payment through DBT.</cite> Your bank account must: (a) be in your own name, (b) be Aadhaar-seeded, and (c) have an active NPCI status.
<cite index=”102-1″>If your NPCI status shows Inactive, visit your bank to link your Aadhaar for DBT.</cite> You can check your NPCI status on the MMVY portal dashboard after login.
Right sequence:
- Fix Samagra data first (if any mismatch exists)
- Open a bank account in your own name with Aadhaar seeding confirmed
- Then start MMVY registration
- Register with your own active mobile number
Wrong sequence: Applying for MMVY with Samagra data showing an old name or wrong date of birth. The mismatch gets flagged at Stage 2 or Stage 3 — by which time you may have less than 15 days to fix it, and fixing Samagra itself takes 48–72 hours.
Documents Required — Complete 2026 Checklist
Prepare these before starting the online application:
☑ 9-digit Samagra ID — must match name and DOB on marksheets exactly ☑ Aadhaar Card — for identity and DBT bank linking verification ☑ Class 10 Marksheet — for date of birth verification ☑ Class 12 Marksheet — main eligibility document (70% MP Board or 85% CBSE/ICSE) ☑ Income Certificate — issued by a competent authority (Tahsildar) for the current year; <cite index=”104-1″>old certificates get rejected</cite> ☑ Domicile Certificate — proving permanent residence in Madhya Pradesh ☑ College Admission Receipt — proof of enrolment in current academic year ☑ Entrance Exam Scorecard — JEE/NEET/CLAT rank card (if applying for engineering/medical/law) ☑ Bank Passbook (front page) — showing account number, IFSC, bank name, and account holder name ☑ Caste Certificate — if applying under SC/ST/OBC category (must be current and digitally signed in MP format) ☑ Registered Mobile Number — your own active number for OTPs and status alerts
File format and size: Upload documents as clear PDF or JPG scans. <cite index=”97-1″>Always upload clear and valid documents — blurred scans, mismatched details, or expired certificates can lead to rejection during verification.</cite> Most documents must be under 300 KB — resize before uploading.
Common Problems and How to Fix Them
“Login page keeps refreshing / Captcha not loading” → Cause: Browser cache conflict or portal maintenance window → Fix: Clear Chrome cache (Ctrl+Shift+Del → All time → Clear data), then try again in an incognito tab. Portal maintenance typically happens late nights (11 PM – 6 AM)
“User ID not found” → Cause: Registered on one portal (e.g., scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in) but trying to log in on medhavikalyan.mp.gov.in, or registration not yet approved → Fix: Try both portal URLs. If still not found, confirm which URL you used during original registration — check your SMS for the registration confirmation message
“Application stuck at ‘Under Verification’ for 30+ days” → Cause: College nodal officer hasn’t logged in to verify, or application is queued at district level → Fix: Visit your college scholarship office in person — ask the nodal officer to log in and complete verification. Ask for a written confirmation of the verification date
“Defective status — name mismatch” → Cause: Name on Samagra ID doesn’t match Class 12 marksheet → Fix: Update Samagra via eKYC at samagra.gov.in (takes 48–72 hours), then log back in to your MMVY dashboard and resubmit the corrected details before the deadline
“Application status shows Disbursed but money not received in bank” → Cause: NPCI inactive (Aadhaar not seeded to bank account for DBT), wrong IFSC, or bank account in parent’s name → Fix: Check NPCI status on the portal dashboard. Visit your bank with Aadhaar to activate DBT. <cite index=”99-1″>Contact your bank with the UTR number from the portal for payment tracking.</cite>
“Income certificate rejected” → Cause: Certificate older than 1 year, or issued by wrong authority level → Fix: Get a fresh certificate from the Tahsildar (not the Patwari or Gram Panchayat). Ensure it is issued for the current financial year and shows income from all sources combined
“OTP for password reset not arriving” → Cause: Registered mobile number changed or DND active → Fix: Disable DND and try again. If mobile number itself has changed, contact your college nodal officer or District Education Officer to update it in the portal backend
“Hard copy submitted to college but online status still ‘Submitted'” → Cause: College hasn’t logged in to initiate digital verification → Fix: This is the most common delay across Bhopal and Indore colleges. Visit the scholarship coordinator in person — college verification must happen digitally on the portal, not just paper receipt
Before You Login or Apply — 10-Point Checklist
☑ Check your Samagra data matches your Class 12 marksheet — name spelling and date of birth — before touching the application form ☑ Ensure your bank account is in your own name, Aadhaar-seeded, and NPCI active — check DBT linkage before applying ☑ Register with your own mobile number, not your parent’s — all alerts and OTPs come to this number only ☑ Get a fresh income certificate from Tahsildar for the current year — certificates older than 12 months are routinely rejected ☑ Take a screenshot or print of your Application Number immediately after submission — you need this for status checks ☑ Submit the physical hard copy to your college the same week as online submission — don’t wait for the online status to change first ☑ Follow up with your college nodal officer at Day 15 if status is still “Submitted” ☑ Check the portal every 7–10 days after submission — Defective notices have strict correction deadlines ☑ Use Google Chrome for all portal activity — other browsers have known rendering issues on this portal ☑ Bookmark both URLs: medhavikalyan.mp.gov.in and scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in — both are official
Frequently Asked Questions
MTM login ke liye official portal kaun sa hai?
There are two official portals for MMVY login: medhavikalyan.mp.gov.in/MMVY.aspx (primary MMVY portal) and scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in/MedhaviChhatra (MP Scholarship Portal 2.0 — same scheme, accessible from both URLs). Both are government (.gov.in / .nic.in) domains. If you registered on one, log in on the same one — credentials are not interchangeable between the two.
MMVY scholarship mein kitna paisa milta hai?
<cite index=”83-1″>Full tuition fee reimbursement for MBBS/BDS students; ₹1,50,000 or full tuition fee, whichever is lower, for engineering students; and full tuition fees for NLU/Delhi University law courses.</cite> Hostel seat rent is also covered. Food, mess charges, and security deposits are not covered.
Kya private college mein padhne wale students MMVY ke liye eligible hain?
Yes. <cite index=”82-1″>Under MMVY, the state government provides complete admission fees and course fees till graduation — whether students are studying in a government or recognised private college.</cite> The private college must be approved/affiliated and its fee must be standard — premium capitation fee structures may be partially covered or require separate approval.
MP Board students ke liye MMVY marks criteria 2026 mein kya hai?
MP Board (MPBSE) students need a minimum of 70% in Class 12. CBSE or ICSE board students need a minimum of 85% in Class 12. These criteria apply for the current 2025–26 academic year applications.
MMVY scholarship status check kaise karein bina login ke?
Go to scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in, navigate to the MMVY section, click on “Application Status” or “Track Application,” enter your Application Number and Academic Year, enter the captcha, and click Submit. <cite index=”95-1″>Clicking on “Application Status” will show the current status of your application, including verification and disbursement details.</cite>
“Defective” status aane par kya karna chahiye?
Log in to your dashboard immediately. <cite index=”101-1″>A “Defective” status means the verifying authority found something to fix — not that your application is rejected. Read the exact reason listed, correct the specific issue, and resubmit within the given deadline. If you do not act within the deadline, the application will be auto-rejected.</cite> Most common reasons: name mismatch in Samagra, unclear document scan, or wrong income certificate.
MMVY ka paisa bank mein kab aata hai aur kaise track karein?
After the status shows “Disbursed” on the portal, the money is typically credited within 7–10 working days via PFMS (Public Financial Management System). Log in to your dashboard to find the UTR (Unique Transaction Reference) number against your payment. Take this UTR to your bank branch or use it in your bank’s transaction search to confirm receipt. If the money doesn’t arrive within 10 working days of “Disbursed” status, check your NPCI/DBT link status first — this is the most common reason for payment not reaching the account even after disbursement.
Kya MP se bahar padhne wale students MMVY apply kar sakte hain?
<cite index=”83-1″>Yes — MP residents studying at prestigious national institutes including IITs, NITs, AIIMS, and NLUs are eligible for MMVY.</cite> The process is the same — apply online at medhavikalyan.mp.gov.in. However, the institute verification step is handled differently for out-of-state students: you must submit a physical hard copy to your institution, and the institution submits it to the state-designated MMVY nodal officer rather than a local college coordinator.
Contact and Escalation
Primary MMVY Portal: medhavikalyan.mp.gov.in MP Scholarship Portal 2.0: scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in Samagra ID Portal: samagra.gov.in (for name/DOB corrections before applying) PFMS Payment Tracking: pfms.nic.in (use UTR number from MMVY dashboard) MP Scholarship Helpline: Available on scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in under the Contact/Help section
Escalation path if your application stalls:
- Visit your college scholarship nodal officer — ask for written confirmation of verification status
- Contact your District Education Officer (DEO) with your Application Number — they have access to the district-level queue
- Raise a grievance on the MP scholarship portal under the grievance/complaint section — attach screenshots of your application status and college verification confirmation
- For DBT payment issues specifically, contact your bank with the UTR number from the portal — the bank can trace the transfer using PFMS records
Official Links Summary
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| MMVY Login (Primary) | medhavikalyan.mp.gov.in/MMVY.aspx |
| MP Scholarship Portal 2.0 | scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in |
| Application Status (no login) | scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in → MMVY → Application Status |
| Samagra ID Correction | samagra.gov.in |
| PFMS Payment Track | pfms.nic.in |
| MP State Government | mp.gov.in |
Final Thought
The MMVY / MTM scholarship can cover your full engineering tuition, your MBBS fees, or your law course costs — entirely. That is not a small thing. But the system that delivers it requires you to be an active participant, not a passive applicant.
The scholarship doesn’t fail students. Students miss it because they submit and forget, don’t check for Defective notices, or submit with a name mismatch they didn’t know existed. All of these are fixable problems if caught early.
If you do one thing after reading this: log in to medhavikalyan.mp.gov.in right now and check whether your Samagra data matches your Class 12 marksheet exactly. That single check prevents the most common reason for Defective status — the one that caught Aditya Tiwari for four months.
Official portal: medhavikalyan.mp.gov.in