Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (Central Sector) Apply Online 2026
How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)
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### Step-by-Step Application Guide
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**OTR ID:** Register on the NSP portal at [scholarships.gov.in](https://scholarships.gov.in) to generate your OTR ID.
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**Apply Fresh:** Log in using your OTR ID. Under Ministry of Minority Affairs, click "Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities".
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**Upload Records:** Scan and upload minority self-declaration, income certificate (< ₹2 Lakhs), and previous year's passed marksheet.
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**Link Course:** Select your college and insert your current admission details.
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**Submit:** Confirm details and submit. Disbursals are paid directly to your Aadhaar-linked account.
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.