Central Government SchemeVerified for 2026
Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (Central Sector) Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- Aadhaar
- Self-declaration of minority
- Marksheets
- Income Proof
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
FAQs for Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (Central Sector)
Q.Which students are eligible for Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities?
Students belonging to notified minority communities (Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jains, and Zoroastrians/Parsis) studying in Classes 1-10 with minimum 50% marks in previous final examination and annual family income not exceeding ₹1,00,000.
Q.What is the scholarship amount provided under this scheme?
Students in Classes 1-5 receive ₹100 per month. Students in Classes 6-10 receive ₹600 per month for school expenses and ₹100 per month as hosteller allowance (if applicable).
Q.How many students from one family can avail this scholarship?
Maximum two students from one family can avail the Pre-Matric Scholarship. The third sibling is not eligible for this scheme.
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