Minority Scholarships (Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, Merit-cum-Means)

Eligibility

Students from notified minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi) within the income limit and marks rule

Check on NSP which minority schemes are open this year — guidelines are updated often.

How to apply — step by step

1. 1
   Open scholarships.gov.in and complete the one-time NSP registration.
2. 2
   Log in and open the list of schemes; choose the minority scheme for your level (pre-matric, post-matric or merit-cum-means).
3. 3
   Fill in the form with your marks, family income and bank details.
4. 4
   Upload the documents (including income certificate and previous marks).
5. 5
   Final submit and print the application.
6. 6
   Submit to your institute if the portal asks for a hard copy; the institute verifies it.
7. 7
   Track the status on NSP; the amount is paid to your bank account.

Documents you will need

• Aadhaar card
• Passport-size photograph
• Bank passbook (Aadhaar-linked account in the student's name)
• Mark sheet of the last exam
• Bihar residence / domicile certificate
• Caste certificate (if applying for a category scheme)
• Income certificate (latest)
• Bonafide / admission proof and fee receipt from the institution