Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities
Launched By: Ministry of Minority Affairs, Govt. of India Beneficiaries: Meritorious students from minority communities (Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis)
Objective:
To provide financial aid to economically weaker students from minority communities to promote higher education and improve their employability.
Eligibility Criteria:
Minimum 50% marks in previous exam.
Annual family income must not exceed ₹2.00 lakh.
Must belong to a minority community.
Maximum 2 students per family can avail the scholarship.
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Scope
Covers:
Class XI & XII
Undergraduate (UG) & Postgraduate (PG)
Polytechnic, ITI, Technical & Vocational Courses
Only courses in India and of 1-year or more duration are eligible.
Rates of Scholarship
| Course Level | Tuition + Admission Fee | Maintenance (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|
| Class XI & XII | ₹7,000/year | ₹380 (Hosteller) / ₹230 (Day Scholar) |
| Technical/Vocational (XI & XII) | ₹10,000/year | ₹380 / ₹230 |
| UG/PG (Non-professional courses) | ₹3,000/year | ₹570 / ₹300 |
| M.Phil & Ph.D. | — | ₹1,200 / ₹550 |
Scholarship is transferred directly to the student’s bank account via DBT.
Special Focus
30% seats reserved for girls (transferable to boys if unutilized).
Preference given to poorer students over academic merit in selection.
Conditions for Post-Matric Scholarship (Minority Students)
Eligible Courses:
Must be studying in Class XI or XII, including technical/vocational courses, Polytechnics, or ITI.
Income Certificate:
Must submit an income certificate issued by a competent authority from their respective State/UT.
Community Certificate:
Students 18 years or older must submit a self-certified minority community certificate.
Students below 18 must have their certificate verified by a parent or guardian.
Minimum Marks for Renewal:
Students must score at least 50% marks in the previous academic year and continue in the same course and institute.
Maintenance Allowance:
Applicable for both hostellers and day scholars.
Limit per Family:
Maximum of 2 students per family can benefit from minority scholarships (across all schemes).
Attendance:
Students must maintain regular attendance as per institute norms.
Hostel Verification:
For claiming hostel benefits, students must submit proof of outstation status (based on permanent and parental address).
Migration Restriction:
No migration to another institute/course is allowed during the scholarship period for renewal applicants.
Disciplinary Compliance:
If a student violates discipline or rules, the scholarship may be cancelled by the institution or State/UT authority.
False Information:
If any information is found to be false, the scholarship will be revoked, and the amount must be refunded.
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT):
Scholarship funds are transferred directly to the student’s bank account.
No Double Benefits:
Students cannot avail benefits from more than one central government scholarship scheme at the same time.
Aadhaar Requirement:
Aadhaar number is mandatory. In case it’s not available, alternative ID documents may be used (as per govt. norms).
If Aadhaar is linked to any bank account, the amount will be credited to that account only.
Bank Account Requirements:
Must be in the student’s name only.
Should be active with correct IFSC code, KYC done, and core banking enabled.
Scheme Announcement
The scheme will be announced by the State/UT Administration through:
Newspapers (local and regional languages).
Other suitable publicity platforms.
