Government SchemeVerified for 2026

Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities (NSP) 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 Scheme for Minorities (NSP)

Q.Which communities are eligible?

Students belonging to notified minority communities: Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and Parsis.

Q.Is there a marks requirement?

Yes, students must have secured at least 50% marks in their previous annual exam. This is not applicable to Class 1 admission.

Q.What is the family income limit?

The annual family income must not exceed ₹1 Lakh.