Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (Class 1-10)

iAbout This Scheme

Centrally sponsored scholarship for students from six notified minority communities studying from Class 1 to Class 10. The scheme supports Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Zoroastrian (Parsi), and Jain students to achieve universal elementarisation and reduce dropout rates among minority communities.

🎁Key Benefits

Admission fee and tuition fee as actuals (government institutions: NIL; private: up to ₹500/year)
Maintenance allowance: ₹100/month for hostellers (Class 1-5); ₹600/month (Class 6-10)
Day scholars: ₹100/month (Class 1-5); ₹100/month (Class 6-10)
30% of scholarships reserved for girl students

✅Eligibility Criteria

1
Belongs to Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Zoroastrian, or Jain community
2
Must have scored at least 50% marks in previous final exam

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📝How to Apply

1

Register on NSP

Go to scholarships.gov.in and register

2

Select Pre-Matric Minority

Choose the scheme under Ministry of Minority Affairs

3

Fill Form

Provide community, income, and academic details

4

Upload Documents

Upload all required certificates

5

Verification

State/UT verifies and disburses amount

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Which communities are covered?

Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Zoroastrian (Parsi), and Jain communities are covered.