Central Government SchemeVerified for 2026
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (Central Sector) Renewal Process 2026
Renewal Guidelines & Conditions
Renewable
Key Renewal Prerequisites
- Must pass the previous annual/semester examination in the first attempt.
- No active backlogs or ATKT are permitted in most professional programs.
- Must maintain regular class attendance (typically 75% or higher) validated by the college.
FAQs for Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (Central Sector)
Q.Who is eligible for Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities?
Students from Class 11 onwards (UG, PG, MPhil, PhD) belonging to recognized minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi/Zoroastrian) with minimum 50% marks in previous examination and annual family income not exceeding ₹2,00,000.
Q.What does the scholarship cover?
The scholarship covers admission/tuition fees, course fees for technical and professional courses, and maintenance allowance for hostellers (approximately ₹1,000) and day scholars (approximately ₹500) for 10 months.
Q.Is there any reservation for female students?
Yes, 30% of scholarships are earmarked for girl students of each minority community in each state/union territory, which is transferable to male students if sufficient female applicants are unavailable.
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