About This Scholarship
This scholarship provides financial support to students from six notified minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi) to pursue higher education, including professional and technical courses.
Eligibility Criteria
Belong to a notified minority community
Family annual income below ₹2.5 LPA
Minimum 50% marks in previous qualifying examination
Enrolled in a recognized institution in India
Required Documents
Minority community/self-declaration certificate
Income certificate (latest)
Previous year marksheet
Admission letter from institution
Aadhaar card and bank details
How to Apply
Step 1
Apply via National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
Step 2
Select Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities
Step 3
Fill all details including community and income information
Step 4
Upload required certificates
Step 5
Submit and monitor status through NSP dashboard