State SchemeVerified for 2026

Minority Welfare Scholarship (Pre-Matric) Selection Process 2026

How Candidates are Selected

Candidates are selected based on income criteria (family income not exceeding Rs 1 lakh per annum) and community status. Verification of documents is conducted to ensure eligibility.

Verification Flow

1
Institute Nodal Officer Verification

Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.

2
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction

The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.

3
Fund Disbursement via DBT

The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.

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