Government SchemeVerified for 2026
Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities (NSP) Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Based on family income (<= ₹1L) and 50% marks in the previous exam (except Class 1).
Verification Flow
1
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
2
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
3
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
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.
Supporting Guides
Official Support
WebsiteOfficial Portal
Helpline0120-6619540, helpdesk@nsp.gov.in