Government SchemeVerified for 2026

Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship Eligibility Criteria 2026

Qualifying Mark/Percent50% marks in previous class
Target Education LevelsClass 9, Class 10, Class 11, Class 12
Eligible Caste/CategoriesMinority
Gender LimitGirls

Residency/Domicile Requirements

Indian Citizens

Special Conditions

Must belong to notified minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi).

FAQs for Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship

Q.Who can apply for this scholarship?

Only girl students belonging to notified minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi) studying in Classes 9 to 12 with a family income less than ₹2 Lakh per annum can apply.

Q.What is the scholarship amount?

Students in Class 9 and 10 receive ₹5,000 per year, while students in Class 11 and 12 receive ₹6,000 per year.

Q.Where should I apply?

Applications must be submitted online through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) using your One-Time Registration (OTR) ID.