The Haryana Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched under the Prime Minister’s New 15 Point Programme for the Welfare of Minorities. It is implemented by the Government of Haryana with assistance from the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India. The scholarship supports minority students from Classes 1 to 10 with financial aid to encourage them to continue their schooling.
Scheme Key Highlights (Short Summary)
• Scheme Name: Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students – Haryana
• Launched By: Ministry of Minority Affairs, Govt. of India
• Implemented By: State Government of Haryana
• Target Group: Minority students from Classes 1 to 10
• Annual Family Income Limit: ₹1,00,000
• Scholarship Amount: Up to ₹7,000 annually
• Application Mode: Online via National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
• Official Website: https://scholarships.gov.in
Benefits
| Category | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Fee (Class 6 to 10) | Day Scholars & Hostellers | Up to ₹500 per annum |
| Tuition Fee (Class 6 to 10) | Day Scholars & Hostellers | Up to ₹350 per month |
| Maintenance Allowance (10 months) | Class 1 to 5 (Day Scholars) | ₹100 per month |
| Maintenance Allowance (10 months) | Class 6 to 10 (Day Scholars) | ₹100 per month |
| Maintenance Allowance (10 months) | Class 6 to 10 (Hostellers) | ₹600 per month |
Eligibility Criteria
• Must be a resident of Haryana
• Must belong to a minority community (Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, or Zoroastrian/Parsi)
• Must be studying in Class 1 to 10 in a government or private school recognized by the state
• Must have secured at least 50% marks in the previous final examination
• Family annual income must be ₹1,00,000 or less from all sources
• Must be a regular student and not receiving benefits under any other scholarship scheme
Application Process
Step-by-Step Guide (Online via NSP)
Step 1: Registration
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Click on “New Registration” and read the guidelines
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Accept the terms and click “Continue.”
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Fill in the details and click “Register.”
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Note the generated Application ID and password
Step 2:Log inn and Apply
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Click “Login to App.ly”
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Enter Application ID and password, complete OTP verification
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Reset password and go to the Applicant Dashboard
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Click “Application Form”, fill in all mandatory details
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Upload the required documents and click “Final Submit.”
Documents Required
• Proof of Minority Community (self-declaration or issued bya competent authority)
• Income Certificate (issued by the competent authority)
• Previous year’s mark sheet or report card
• School admission/enrollment proof
• Proof of residence (Aadhaar, Ration Card, Voter ID, etc.)
• Bank account details of the student
• Recent passport-sized photograph
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What happens if a student from a minority community scores exactly 50% marks in their previous examination – are they eligible for the scholarship?
Yes, students scoring 50% marks meet the minimum eligibility criteria. The document specifically states “not less than 50% marks,” so students scoring exactly 50% qualify. - If my family’s annual income is exactly ₹1 lakh, do I qualify for this scholarship, or is that over the limit?
Families with income “not exceeding ₹1 lakh” are eligible, meaning exactly ₹1 lakh is within the limit. Income is calculated from all sources combined. - For students shifting between day scholar and hostel accommodation mid-year, how is the maintenance allowance calculated?
The document doesn’t explicitly address mid-year changes. However, since maintenance allowance is subject to actual expenses and capped at ₹600/month for hostellers and ₹100/month for day scholars, it would likely be prorated based on status changes. - If there aren’t enough eligible girl students in our state to meet the 30% earmark, will those scholarships be lost or redistributed?
The document clearly states that if sufficient eligible girl students are not available, the balance earmarked scholarships may be awarded to eligible boy students from minority communities. - How does the admission fee reimbursement work for students who paid fees in installments across different months?
The scholarship provides up to ₹500 per annum for admission fees, subject to actual payment. The total reimbursement cannot exceed this cap, regardless of how the fees were paid. - For students studying in religious minority institutions where no tuition fee is charged, can they still avail the maintenance allowance?
Yes, the maintenance allowance is independent of tuition fees. Day scholars from Class I-X can receive ₹100/month, and hostellers from Class VI-X can receive up to ₹600/month for 10 months. - If a student’s parents are separated and living in different states, whose income should be considered for the ₹1 lakh limit?
While not explicitly addressed, since the criteria mentions “parentsguardiansn,” the income of the parent/guardian who is primarily responsible for the student’s education would likely be considered. - How is the state-wise distribution of scholarships determined if a student transfers between states during the academic year?
The distribution is based on the minority population of states according to the 2001 Census data. The document doesn’t address mid-year transfers, so students would likely need to apply in their state of residence at the time of application. - When moving from Class V to VI, how does the transition from day scholar maintenance allowance to hostel allowance work?
Students transitioning to Class VI can switch from the ₹100/month day scholar allowance to the ₹600/month hostel allowance if they begin residing in an approved hostel, with the new rate applying from Class VI onward. - For students whose previous final examination marks were between 49.5% and 49.9%, is there any rounding provision for eligibility?
The document strictly specifies “not less than 50% marks” without mentioning rounding provisions, suggesting that marks below 50%, even if close, would not qualify for eligibility.