State SchemeVerified for 2026

Minority Welfare Scholarship (Pre-Matric) Income Limit 2026

Maximum Annual Family Income

₹1,00,000 per annum

Income Verification Rules

Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).

  • The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
  • Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.

FAQs for Minority Welfare Scholarship (Pre-Matric)

Q.What is the annual scholarship amount?

Rs 600 per annum for classes 6-8 and Rs 800 per annum for classes 9-10

Q.What is the income limit for eligibility?

Family income should not exceed Rs 1 lakh per annum

Q.Which classes are covered under this scheme?

Classes 6-10 (6th to 10th standard)

Q.Who is eligible to apply?

Economically backward students from minority communities