Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (Central Sector) Last Date & Deadlines 2026
Application Deadline
31 October 2025
Applications annually via NSP
Timeline Details & Extensions
Applications must be submitted and finalized before 11:59 PM on the closing date. We advise students to submit applications at least a week in advance to avoid last-minute server bottlenecks.
- Institute-level verification continues for 15-30 days after the student application deadline.
- Incomplete or unfinalized drafts are auto-rejected on the last date.
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.