Central Government SchemeVerified for 2026
Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (Central Sector) 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 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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