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Post Matric Scholarship For Minorities is a Government of India scheme run by the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Apply or learn more at www.scholarships.gov.in.
About the scheme
A scholarship scheme by Ministry of Minority Affairs for students from minority communities pursuing a post-matric course from a notified institution in India in a government or private school, including such residential Government institutes and eligible…
A scholarship scheme by Ministry of Minority Affairs for students from minority communities pursuing a post-matric course from a notified institution in India in a government or private school, including such residential Government institutes and eligible private institutes selected and notified in a transparent manner by the State Government and Union Territory Administration concerned. It will also cover technical and vocational courses in Industrial Training Institutes/ Industrial Training Centres affiliated with the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) of classes XI and XII level including Polytechnics and other coursesA total of five (5) lakh scholarships are targeted to be distributed as 'Fresh' Scholarships, besides, Renewal scholarships. Scholarship will be awarded to the students who have secured not less than 50% marks in the previous final examination and annual income of their parents/guardian from all sources does not exceed Rs. 2.00 lakh. The objective of the scheme is to award scholarships to meritorious students belonging to economically weaker sections of minority community so as to provide them better opportunities for higher education, increase their rate of attainment in higher education and enhance their employability.
| Level | Government of India |
|---|---|
| Ministry / department | Ministry of Minority Affairs |
| Official website | www.scholarships.gov.in |
Benefits
(subject to actuals):Admission and tuition fee (both Hosteller & Day Scholar):For Class 11th & 12th: Rs. 7,000/- per annum For technical and vocational courses of level of Class 11th & 12th (more than 1 year in duration): Rs. 10,000/- per annumFor UG & PG level: Rs. 3,000/- per annumMaintenance Allowance: For Class 11th and Class 12th including Tech. & Voca. Course: Rs. 380/- pm for Hosteller; Rs. 230/- pm for Day Scholar. For Courses other than technical and vocational courses at UG & PG level: Rs. 570/- pm for Hosteller & Rs. 300/- pm for Day Scholar. For M.Phil & Ph. D.: Rs. 1,200/- pm for Hosteller & Rs. 550/-pm for Day Scholar.
Eligibility
The applicant must be pursuing a post-matric qualification. The applicant must be from a Minority Community. The Annual income of parents/guardians of the applicant (from all sources) should be less than or equal to ₹ 2,00,000/- per annum. The applicant must not be availing any other scholarship by the govt. The applicant must not be the third sibling in his/her family who has been given this scholarship.
Exclusions / Ineligibility:
If a student violates school discipline or any other terms and conditions of the scholarship, scholarship may be suspended or cancelled. The student availing any other scholarship out of all the available Scholarships of Central Government meant for SC/ST/OBC/minority. If a student is found to have obtained a scholarship by false statement, his/her scholarship will be cancelled forthwith and the amount of the scholarship paid will be recovered by the concerned State/UT Govt. The student obtaining benefits under this scheme shall not be allowed to avail of benefits under any other scheme for this purpose. Scholarship will not be given to more than two students from a family.
Who is not eligible
If a student violates school discipline or any other terms and conditions of the scholarship, scholarship may be suspended or cancelled. The student availing any other scholarship out of all the available Scholarships of Central Government meant for SC/ST/OBC/minority. If a student is found to have obtained a scholarship by false statement, his/her scholarship will be cancelled forthwith and the amount of the scholarship paid will be recovered by the concerned State/UT Govt. The student obtaining benefits under this scheme shall not be allowed to avail of benefits under any other scheme for this purpose. Scholarship will not be given to more than two students from a family.
How to apply
Mode: Online Keep ready the soft copies of the required documents.Step 1: Go to http://www.scholarships.gov.in/. and click "New Registration".Guidelines for Registration will appear. Scroll to the bottom. Read carefully the undertaking. Accept the Terms. Click "Continue".Step 2: A Registration Form will appear. (The fields marked as * are compulsory) Fill the details and click "Register". Your Application ID and password will be displayed. The same will also be sent as an SMS on your registered mobile number.Step 3: Go to https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/newstdRegfrmInstruction Click on "Login to Apply". Enter your Application ID and password. Type the Captcha and click "Login".On the next screen, provide the OTP received on your registered mobile number. You will be directed to the Password Reset screen. Create a new password and confirm. Click "Submit". You will be directed to the "Applicant's Dashboard".Step 4: On the left pane, click "Application Form". The fields marked as * are compulsory. Fill the details and upload the documents. You can either click on "Save as Draft" to complete the application later. Else, click "Final Submit" to submit the application.
Documents required
- Student's Photo. Institution Verification Form. (Refer source for format) Income
- Certificate, issued from a Competent Authority in the State/UT Govts is required in respect of parent/guardian of the student. (Refer
- source for format) Self
- Declaration of Minority Community (Refer source for format) Self
- attested Mark Sheet of the last qualifying
- exam. Fee Receipt of 'Current Course Year'.Bank Details (Account No., IFSC Code) of the applicant or Bank Details of the
- Parent/Guardian. (if the student does not have his/her own bank account).Residential / Domicile Certificate. Aadhaar Number (or
- alternative identification documents)"Bonafide Student Certificate" from the institute (if the institute is located in a State/UT
- different from domicile State/UT) Declaration of the Student (Refer source for format) Source:
- http://www.nitc.ac.in/app/webroot/img/upload/MCM
- CSS
- form.pdf
Frequently asked questions
Am I eligible for this scholarship if two of my siblings are availing the benefits of this scheme?
No. You won't be eligible in this case.
By when shall the scholarship become payable?
The scholarship will become payable after the student has secured admission and has started attending the classes.
Is there a validity to the scheme benefits?
The benefits are provided till the complete duration of the course.
What would be the mode of payment of the scholarship?
The payment of the scholarship will be through DBT.
Will the Maintenance Allowance be provided as lump sum or in installments?
Maintenance allowance will be given as fixed lump sum.
What if there are more than one student with equal marks for the last available slot?
In such cases, preference will be given to the student with lower family income.
Will I be eligible for the scholarship if I fail to get promoted to the next semester?
No. The scholarship will be terminated in that case.
Is there a percentage of slots reserved for girl students?
Yes, 30% of the total slots are reserved for girl students.
Can I apply offline for the scholarship?
No. You need to visit https://scholarships.gov.in/ to apply.
Is there any application fee?
No. The entire application process is completely free of cost. I am a renewal applicant.
Am I allowed to migrate to another school during the period of the academic course?
No. Doing so may result in suspension or cancellation of the scholarship.
What if a student violates school discipline or any other terms and conditions of the scholarship?
In such cases, his/her scholarship may be suspended or cancelled.
How will the school be deciding if a student has been regular in attendance?
The criteria on the same will be decided by the competent authority of the school.
Do I need to complete the application in one sitting?
No. You can save the application as draft and continue at a later time before the deadline.
Where to apply in your district and village
Choose your district, then your block and gram panchayat. Each panchayat page lists the block office, tehsil, nearest Jan Seva Kendra, bank branches and post offices where applications for this scheme are made and verified.
Source: myScheme.gov.in