Central Government SchemeVerified for 2026
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (Central Sector) Eligibility Criteria 2026
Qualifying Mark/Percent50% marks in previous class
Target Education LevelsUndergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, ITI, Class 11-12
Eligible Caste/CategoriesGeneral
Gender LimitAll
Residency/Domicile Requirements
Resident of India belonging to one of the notified minority communities
Special Conditions
Restricted to notified minority communities.
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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