Minority Welfare Scholarship (Pre-Matric)
Govt. of Telangana – Minority Welfare Dept. · Telangana
| Scheme Name | Minority Welfare Scholarship (Pre-Matric) |
| Provided By | Govt. of Telangana – Minority Welfare Dept. |
| Eligibility Summary | School · Minority · Telangana residents · Family income up to ₹1 Lakh/year |
About the Program
The Telangana Government's Minority Welfare Department offers Pre-Matric Scholarships to economically backward students from minority communities studying in classes 6-10. This scheme provides annual financial assistance ranging from Rs 600 to Rs 800 to support their education and reduce financial burden.
Benefits & Financial Support
₹11k+
The scholarship amount varies based on the student's class, gender, and type (day scholar/hosteler). For Classes 5-8, boys receive ₹100 per month for 10 months (₹1000 annually), and girls receive ₹150 per month for 10 months (₹1500 annually). For Classes 9-10, day scholars receive ₹750 annually for books and ₹150 per month for 10 months (total ₹2250 annually). Hostellers in Classes 9-10 receive ₹1000 annually for books and ₹350 per month for 10 months (total ₹4500 annually). The scholarship amount is disbursed directly into the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. It is mandatory for the Aadhaar number to be linked to the bank account and successfully mapped with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) for receiving benefits.
Scholarship amount of Rs.1,000 for Classes 1-5 and Rs.5,000 for Classes 6-10 classes.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | School |
| Course / Stream | Relevant courses |
| Income Limit | Up to ₹1 Lakh/year |
| Category / Caste | Minority |
| Domicile State | Telangana |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓Income certificate
- ✓Community certificate
- ✓Student ID proof
- ✓Parent/Guardian ID proof
- ✓Bank account details
Selection Process
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To be eligible, applicants must be permanent residents of Telangana State and belong to one of the notified minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, or Parsi)
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The annual family income from all sources should not exceed ₹1,50,000 for rural residents and ₹2,00,000 for urban residents
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Students must be enrolled as regular, full-time students in Classes 1 to 10 in a government school, government-aided school, or a school run by local bodies or any school aided by the Government of Telangana
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Applicants should not be receiving any other centrally-funded pre-matric scholarship for the same academic year
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Possession of an Aadhaar-linked bank account is mandatory.
Renewal Policy
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For annual renewal, a minimum of 75% attendance in each academic quarter is generally required
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If a student has to repeat a class, they will not be eligible to receive the scholarship for that specific class again
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The renewal process involves visiting the official ePASS portal, navigating to 'Pre Matric Scholarship Services' and selecting 'Renewal Registration'
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Students need to log in using their previous year's Application ID and Date of Birth, update their academic and bank details, upload necessary documents, and submit the application
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Biometric Aadhaar authentication at MeeSeva centers may also be a required step for renewal.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via the official portal. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
- 1Registration & Application
* Visit the Official Portal: Go to the Telangana ePASS scholarship portal: `https://telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in/`. * New Registration: If you are a new applicant, initiate a new registration. You will typically need to register using your mobile number and confirm it with an OTP (One-Time Password). * Select Scholarship Type: Choose 'Pre Matric Scholarship Services' from the available options. * Fill Application Form: Carefully fill out the online application form with all required personal, academic, and bank details. Ensure that the information provided matches your official documents. * Upload Documents: Scan and upload the necessary documents. These generally include: * Recent passport-size photograph. * Student's Aadhaar card (must be linked to a bank account). * Income Certificate issued by MeeSeva. * Minority Community Certificate issued by MeeSeva/MRO. * Domicile Certificate. * Bonafide Certificate from the educational institution. * Marksheet of the last qualifying examination. * First page of the student's bank passbook. * Attendance certificate/report (if required). * Review and Submit: Carefully review all the entered information and uploaded documents. Once satisfied, submit the application. * Note Acknowledgement ID: After submission, an acknowledgement ID or reference number will be generated. Save this ID for future reference and status tracking. **
- 2Biometric Authentication (if applicable)
* For certain categories (and potentially mandatory for all in some academic years), biometric Aadhaar authentication might be required. Visit the nearest MeeSeva center with your Application ID for this step. **
- 3Status Tracking
* Return to ePASS Portal: Revisit `https://telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in/`. * Select Status Option: Click on 'Pre Matric Scholarship Services' and then choose 'Know Your Application Status' or 'Print Application'. * Enter Details: Provide your Application ID and other required details to check the current status of your scholarship application. * Follow Verification Stages: The portal will show the various stages of verification, allowing you to monitor the progress of your application.
Common Questions (FAQs)
What are the key eligibility criteria for students from minority communities to apply for the Pre-Matric Scholarship for 2025-26/2026-27?
To be eligible, a student must be a permanent resident of Telangana and belong to a minority community (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi). The annual family income should not exceed ₹1,50,000 for rural residents and ₹2,00,000 for urban residents. The student must be enrolled in Classes 1 to 10 as a regular, full-time student in a government or government-aided school in Telangana.
How is the scholarship amount disbursed, and what are the requirements for receiving the funds?
The scholarship amount is disbursed directly into the student's bank account via the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. It is mandatory for the student's Aadhaar card to be linked to their bank account, and this linkage must be successfully mapped with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to ensure the receipt of the scholarship funds.
What are the conditions for renewing the Pre-Matric Scholarship for the next academic year?
To renew the scholarship, a student must maintain a minimum of 75% attendance in each academic quarter. If a student repeats a class, they will not be eligible to receive the scholarship for that repeated class. The renewal application is submitted online through the ePASS portal, requiring the previous year's Application ID and updating academic and bank details. Biometric authentication at MeeSeva centers may also be necessary.
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