Minority Scholarship (Pre-Matric)
Minority Welfare Department, Govt. of Kerala · Kerala
| Scheme Name | Minority Scholarship (Pre-Matric) |
| Provided By | Minority Welfare Department, Govt. of Kerala |
| Eligibility Summary | Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income) |
About the Program
The Pre-Matric Scholarship by Minority Welfare Department, Govt. of Kerala supports minority students from Classes 1 to 10 to reduce financial burden, prevent dropouts, and promote education completion[1][3].
Benefits & Financial Support
₹10k+
The Pre-Matric Scholarship for students belonging to minority communities provides a maximum of ₹4,200 annually for tuition and admission fees. Additionally, a maintenance allowance is disbursed: ₹600 per month for hostellers (₹6,000 annually) and ₹100 per month for day scholars (₹1,000 annually), for 10 months in an academic year. The scholarship amount is credited directly to the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
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Financial assistance covering admission/tuition fees and maintenance allowance, Rs. 1,000
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–5,000 varying by class
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motivates parents to continue schooling[1][3].
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | School |
| Course / Stream | Relevant courses |
| Income Limit | No income bar |
| Category / Caste | Minority |
| Domicile State | Kerala |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓Income certificate
- ✓mark sheets
- ✓community certificate
- ✓Aadhaar
- ✓bank details
- ✓school verification (exact list on portal)
Selection Process
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Eligibility check:minority status, 50% marks, income <=1 lakh
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Institutional verification, state-level approval, direct bank transfer
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Number allocated based on minority population[2].
Renewal Policy
Renewal for students securing 50% marks in previous year at same institution/course, verified by authorities[2]
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via the official portal. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
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Register on egrantz.kerala.gov.in.
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Fill online application with personal, academic, income details.
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Upload documents.
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Submit through school/institution for verification.
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Track application status online[6].
Common Questions (FAQs)
Who is eligible?
Minority students with 50% marks, family income <=1 lakh[5].
Classes covered?
1 to 10[3].
How to apply?
Online via egrantz portal[6].
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