The Post Matric Scholarship for Minorities 2025, launched by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, is a flagship scheme designed to provide financial support to meritorious students from economically weaker sections of minority communities. It aims to bridge the gap in educational attainment and enhance employability for students pursuing higher secondary, technical, vocational, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses across India.
Scheme Key Highlights (2025)
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Scheme Name: Post Matric Scholarship for Minorities
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Implemented By: Ministry of Minority Affairs, GoI
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Target Beneficiaries: Minority community students (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi)
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Academic Year: 2025–26
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Application Mode: Online via National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
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Number of Scholarships: 5 lakh Fresh + Renewals
Benefits
Tuition & Admission Fee (Per Annum)
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Class 11th & 12th: ₹7,000
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Technical/Vocational (XI & XII level, >1 year): ₹10,000
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UG & PG Courses: ₹3,000
Maintenance Allowance (Per Month)
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Class 11 & 12 (General): ₹380 (Hosteller), ₹230 (Day Scholar)
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UG & PG (Non-Technical): ₹570 (Hosteller), ₹300 (Day Scholar)
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M.Phil & Ph.D.: ₹1,200 (Hosteller), ₹550 (Day Scholar)
Allowances are given for 10 months in an academic year.
Eligibility Criteria
• Must belong to minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi)
• Must be pursuing post-matric education in Class XI and above
• Minimum 50% marks in the previous qualifying exam
• Annual family income not exceeding ₹2,00,000
• Only two children per family are eligible for the scholarship
• Cannot avail of any other government-funded scholarship
Exclusions
• Students availing of any other Central Government-funded scholarships
• More than two siblings from one family
• Those failing to pass or not promoted to the next class
• Students indulging in indiscipline, misconduct, or false declarations
Application Process
New Registration (OTR Generation)
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Visit NSP Portal > Click New Registration
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Accept the terms and proceed
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Enter Mobile No. and verify OTP
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Complete eKYC via Face Authentication using the NSP OTR App
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After Aadhaar-based Face Auth, receive your OTR Number
Fresh Application
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Go to the NSP Login page
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Log in with OTR number and password
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Verify OTP and reset password
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Access the Dashboard
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Fill out the Application Form and upload the required documents
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Click Submit or Save as Draft to complete later
Documents Required
• Student Photo
• Aadhaar Card
• Income Certificate (from a competent authority)
• Self-Declaration of Minority Status
• Marksheet of the last examination
• Fee Receipt of the current academic year
• Residential/Domicile Certificate
• Bank details (student or parent)
• Bonafide Certificate (for out-of-state students)
• Institution Verification Form
• Declaration by Student
Download Forms & Formats
Track Payment Status
Students can check their status using the “Know Your Payment” tab on the PFMS Portal using:
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Aadhaar Number
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Bank Account Number
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NSP Application ID
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- 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 classes. - Is there validity to the scheme’s benefits?
The benefits are provided for 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 a lump sum or in installments?
Maintenance allowance will be given as a fixed lump sum. - What if there is 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 girls?
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 decide if a student has been regular in attendance?
The criteria for 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 a draft and continue at a later time before the deadline. - How do I track the status of my application?
You can check the same anytime by visiting the Applicant Dashboard and clicking “Track Status” in the left pane. - What should be the type and size of the documents to be uploaded?
The format should be .pdf or .jpeg. The size of each document should not be greater than 200 kb. - In what cases is a Bonafide Certificate from the institute needed?
The Bonafide Certificate is needed to be uploaded with the application in a case where the institute is located in a State/UT different from the domicile State/UT of the applicant. - How do I know if a field in the application form is mandatory?
The mandatory fields have a red asterisk mark at the end.