Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (Central Sector)
Ministry of Minority Affairs (MOMA), Government of India · All India
Amount
₹10k+
Deadline
31 Oct
Status
Open now
Provider Type
Government
Application Mode
Online
Total Awards
5,00,000
About the Program
Complete guide to the Central Post-Matric Minority Scholarship on NSP. Learn about minority communities covered, ₹2L income limit, and online registration steps.
Benefits & Financial Support
₹10k+
Covers actual admission/tuition fees up to ₹10,000/year for UG/PG courses (subject to course type) and provides monthly maintenance allowances up to ₹1,200/month for hostellers.
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Course fee reimbursement up to ₹10,000 per annum.
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Monthly maintenance allowance up to ₹1,200 per month (paid for 10 months).
Note: Restricted to notified minority communities.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
- Education level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, ITI, Class 11-12
- Course / stream: All Streams
- Minimum marks: 50%
- Income limit: Up to ₹2.0 Lakh/year
- Category: General
- Domicile: All India
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- —* Self-Declaration of Minority Community
- —* Family Income Certificate (< ₹2 Lakhs)
- —* Previous class marksheet (>= 50%)
- —* College Bonafide and Fee receipt
- —* Aadhaar card & NPCI mapped bank details
Selection Process
Based on belonging to notified minority communities (Muslim/Christian etc), family income under ₹2 Lakhs, scoring at least 50% in previous exam, and merit rank in quota distribution.
Renewal Policy
Required each academic year by maintaining at least 50% marks in college exams.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
- 1OTR ID
Register on the NSP portal at [scholarships.gov.in](https://scholarships.gov.in) to generate your OTR ID.
- 2Apply Fresh
Log in using your OTR ID. Under Ministry of Minority Affairs, click "Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities".
- 3Upload Records
Scan and upload minority self-declaration, income certificate (< ₹2 Lakhs), and previous year's passed marksheet.
- 4Link Course
Select your college and insert your current admission details.
- 5Submit
Confirm details and submit. Disbursals are paid directly to your Aadhaar-linked account.
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Official Last Date & Timelines
31 October 2026
Applications close on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) in late October.
Dates are subject to change per the provider's official notification. Apply well before the closing date.
Common Questions (FAQs)
Which minority communities are covered?
Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and Parsis who are residents of India are eligible.
What is the family income limit?
The annual family income must not exceed ₹2 Lakhs from all sources.
Is this scholarship paid via DBT?
Yes, all central sector scholarships are disbursed directly to the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
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