Central Government SchemeVerified for 2026
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (Central Sector) Last Date & Deadlines 2026
Application Deadline
31 October 2026
Applications close on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) in late October.
Timeline Details & Extensions
Applications must be submitted and finalized before 11:59 PM on the closing date. We advise students to submit applications at least a week in advance to avoid last-minute server bottlenecks.
- Institute-level verification continues for 15-30 days after the student application deadline.
- Incomplete or unfinalized drafts are auto-rejected on the last date.
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.
Supporting Guides
Official Support
WebsiteOfficial Portal
Helpline1800-11-2001, helpdesk@nsp.gov.in