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.Is this open to Class 1 students?
Yes, Class 1 students can apply. The 50% minimum marks requirement is not applicable for Class 1 fresh entries.
Q.What is the family income limit?
The annual family income must not exceed ₹1 Lakh from all sources.
Q.How are the funds disbursed?
Scholarship amounts are disbursed directly to the student's or joint account with parents via DBT.
Supporting Guides
Official Support
WebsiteOfficial Portal
Helpline1800-11-2001, helpdesk@nsp.gov.in