Central Government SchemeVerified for 2026
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (Central Sector) Income Limit 2026
Maximum Annual Family Income
₹2,00,000 per annum
Income Verification Rules
Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).
- The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
- Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.
FAQs for Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (Central Sector)
Q.Which minority communities are covered?
Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and Parsis who are residents of India are eligible.
Q.What is the family income limit?
The annual family income must not exceed ₹2 Lakhs from all sources.
Q.Is this scholarship paid via DBT?
Yes, all central sector scholarships are disbursed directly to the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
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