Post Matric Scholarship for Minorities
Ministry of Minority Affairs scheme for meritorious students belonging to notified minority communities studying Class 11 to PhD.
About This Scholarship
The Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities is an initiative by the Ministry of Minority Affairs to facilitate education for students from notified minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi). It covers admission fees, tuition fees, and monthly maintenance allowance.
What You'll Receive
Selected students will receive the following benefits as part of the Post Matric Scholarship for Minorities.
Tuition Fee Assistance
Actual course fees or up to ₹10,000 per annum whichever is less.
Maintenance Allowance
Up to ₹1,200/month for hostellers and ₹600/month for day scholars for 10 months.
Books and Course Material
Covered within the composite maintenance allowance.
Hostel Guarantee
Only cash allowance provided; hostel admission subject to college availability.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria. Please refer to the official guidelines for full details.
- Open to eligible applicants from All India.
- Must be applying for or enrolled in an Class 11-12 or Diploma / Polytechnic or Undergraduate or Postgraduate or PhD / Research degree at Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA).
- Strong academic record as specified in the official guidelines (Minimum 50% marks or equivalent).
- Demonstrated leadership skills, extracurricular involvement, and community engagement.
- Income or category criteria: Below ₹2,00,000 per annum • Categories: Minority.
- Other programme-specific requirements may apply. Check official guidelines before applying.
Eligibility criteria may vary by programme and are subject to change. Always check the official scholarship guidelines before applying.
Documents Required
Prepare the following documents for your application. The exact requirements may vary.
Self-Declaration of Minority Community
Self-declaration affidavit (for age 18+) or signed by parent/guardian.
Income Certificate
Issued by competent authority stating annual income not exceeding ₹2 Lakh.
Previous Exam Marksheet (Min 50%)
Proof of securing at least 50% marks in the final qualifying examination.
Aadhaar Card
Aadhaar linked to bank account.
College Fee Receipt
Receipt of course fees paid to recognized institution.
Follow these 5 visual steps to complete and submit your official scholarship application from your desktop or mobile browser.
OTR Registration on NSP
Visit scholarships.gov.in and create your One-Time Registration using Face Auth or OTP.
Choose Ministry of Minority Affairs
Select Post Matric Scholarship for Minorities and fill personal and academic details.
Upload Mandatory Certificates
Upload minority certificate, income certificate, fee receipt, and bonafide.
Institute Verification
Submit physical copies to college office for mandatory Level-1 verification.
Direct Benefit Transfer
Approved scholarship is credited straight to your Aadhaar-seeded bank account.