Minority Scholarship Guide 2026 — All Schemes
Minority scholarships India 2026 — pre-matric, post-matric, and merit-cum-means schemes for Muslim, Christian, Sikh, and other minorities.
The Ministry of Minority Affairs offers several scholarship schemes. Here is a complete guide to all available minority scholarships.
Central Minority Scholarship Schemes
- Pre-Matric Scholarship (Class 1–10) — Rs 1,000–10,000/year, income below Rs 1 lakh
- Post-Matric Scholarship (Class 11–PG) — maintenance + fees, income below Rs 2 lakh
- Merit-cum-Means Scholarship — for professional/technical courses, up to Rs 20,000/year
- Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship — for minority girls in Class 9–12, Rs 5,000–10,000
- Maulana Azad National Fellowship — for MPhil/PhD, Rs 31,000–35,000/month
- Padho Pardesh — interest subsidy on education loans for studies abroad
How to Apply
- Visit scholarships.gov.in — all minority schemes available on NSP
- Register and login
- Select minority scholarship scheme
- Upload: minority community certificate, income certificate, marksheet, Aadhaar, bank details
- Submit and get institution verification
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Who qualifies as minority?
Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and Parsis are notified as minority communities by the Government of India.
What is the income limit?
Pre-Matric: Rs 1 lakh/year. Post-Matric: Rs 2 lakh/year. Merit-cum-Means: Rs 2.5 lakh/year.
Can minority students also apply for other scholarships?
Yes. Minority students can apply for general merit scholarships (NTSE, NMMS) in addition to minority-specific schemes.