🕌 Minority Scholarship 2026 — Overview
The Government of India provides special scholarships for 6 minority communities — Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, and Jain students. Administered by Ministry of Minority Affairs and applied through NSP (scholarships.gov.in). Scholarships cover Pre-Matric (Class 1-10), Post-Matric (Class 11+), and Merit-cum-Means levels.
📋 Minority Scholarship Types 2026
Income ≤ ₹1 lakh/year | Amount: ₹1,000–₹10,700/year | Apply: NSP portal
Income ≤ ₹2 lakh/year | Amount up to ₹10,000/year + maintenance | Degree/Engineering/Medicine eligible | Most popular
Income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh/year | Min 50% in last exam | Course fee ₹20,000 + Maintenance ₹10,000/year | 30% reserved for girls
Minority girl students Class 9-12 | Income ≤ ₹2 lakh/year | ₹5,000 (9-10) / ₹6,000 (11-12) per year | Apply: maef.nic.in separately
✅ Minority Scholarship 2026 — Eligibility
- Minority community certificate 🔥
- Income within limit 🔥
- Recognised institution
- Indian citizen
- Aadhaar + Aadhaar-linked bank
- Pre Matric: ≤ ₹1 lakh/year
- Post Matric: ≤ ₹2 lakh/year 🔥
- Merit-cum-Means: ≤ ₹2.5 lakh/year
- Begum Hazrat Mahal: ≤ ₹2 lakh/year
💰 Minority Scholarship Amount 2026
| Scholarship | Hosteller | Day Scholar | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Matric — Class 11/12 & UG/PG | ₹10,000/yr | ₹7,000/yr | All minorities |
| Merit-cum-Means — Course Fee | ₹20,000/yr | ₹20,000/yr | Professional |
| Merit-cum-Means — Maintenance | ₹10,000/yr | ₹5,000/yr | Professional |
| Begum Hazrat Mahal — 9th-10th | ₹5,000/yr | ₹5,000/yr | Girls only |
| Begum Hazrat Mahal — 11th-12th | ₹6,000/yr | ₹6,000/yr | Girls only |
📝 How to Apply — Minority Scholarship 2026
"New Registration" → Aadhaar + OTP → Category: "Minority" select చేయండి.
Pre Matric / Post Matric / Merit-cum-Means మీ course level బట్టి select చేయండి. Begum Hazrat Mahal కి maef.nic.in separately apply చేయాలి.
Minority certificate, income certificate, marksheets, fee receipt upload → College verification → District Minority Welfare office → Payment DBT.
⚠️ Note: BeInCareer is not affiliated with Ministry of Minority Affairs. Always verify at scholarships.gov.in.
❓ FAQ — Minority Scholarship 2026
Minority scholarship 2026 last date ఏమిటి?
Applications open October-December on scholarships.gov.in. Begum Hazrat Mahal scholarship opens separately on MAEF website. Join BeInCareer WhatsApp for instant alerts.
Minority certificate ఎక్కడ apply చేయాలి?
Local MRO/Tehsildar దగ్గర minority community certificate apply చేయవచ్చు. AP/TS students కి MeeSeva ద్వారా obtain చేయవచ్చు. Certificate minority community name clearly mention చేయాలి.
Merit-cum-Means scholarship కి minimum marks కావాలా?
Yes. Merit-cum-Means కి minimum 50% marks in previous qualifying exam కావాలి. Post Matric + Pre Matric scholarships కి minimum marks requirement లేదు.
Begum Hazrat Mahal scholarship ఎలా apply చేయాలి?
Begum Hazrat Mahal scholarship is applied at maef.nic.in — not NSP. Minority girl students in Class 9-12 apply cheyali. Income ≤ ₹2 lakh/year. Amount ₹5,000 (9-10) / ₹6,000 (11-12) per year.
Minority + TS/AP ePASS రెండూ apply చేయవచ్చా?
Generally both can be applied but only higher amount scholarship is disbursed. State + Central scholarship stacking is typically not allowed. Confirm with college nodal officer before applying to both simultaneously.
Disclaimer: For official details visit scholarships.gov.in. BeInCareer is not affiliated with Ministry of Minority Affairs.
