💡 Minority scholarships Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India dwara milti hain. NSP portal (scholarships.gov.in) par apply hota hai.
Minority Scholarship Eligibility
| Scheme | Category | Class | Min Marks | Income |
| Pre Matric Minority | All 6 minorities | Class 1-10 | 50% in previous class | ₹1 lakh/year |
| Post Matric Minority | All 6 minorities | Class 11 to PhD | 50% in previous exam | ₹2 lakh/year |
| Merit-cum-Means | All 6 minorities | UG/PG (Technical) | 50% in qualifying exam | ₹2.5 lakh/year |
| Begum Hazrat Mahal | Minority Girls | Class 9-12 | 50% | ₹2 lakh/year |
| Maulana Azad Fellowship | Minority PhD students | MPhil/PhD | UGC NET qualified | - |
⚠️ 6 Minority Communities: Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Parsi (Zoroastrian), Jain
Required Documents — Minority Scholarship
- Minority Certificate (Minority institution ya self-declaration with affidavit)
- Aadhar Card (bank linked)
- Previous Year Marksheet (50%+ marks confirm karo)
- Current Year Enrollment / Bonafide Certificate
- Income Certificate (family annual income proof)
- Bank Passbook (Aadhar linked, IFSC visible)
- Domicile Certificate (Jharkhand)
- Passport Size Photograph
- Mobile Number (Aadhar linked)
- Ration Card ya BPL Card (if applicable)
⚠️ Minority Certificate: Self-certification ya headmaster/principal ka certificate acceptable hai kuch schemes mein. State minority commission se bhi mil sakta hai.
Minority Scholarship 2025 Dates
| Event | Expected Date |
| NSP Portal Open | August - September 2025 |
| Fresh Application Last Date | October - November 2025 |
| Renewal Last Date | October 2025 |
| Institute Verification | November 2025 |
| Disbursement | January - April 2026 |
⚠️ Exact dates scholarships.gov.in par check karein — Jharkhand state portal bhi check karein.
Correction Process
- NSP portal par login karein — applicant dashboard mein correction option check karein
- Income certificate issue: SDO/BDO office se fresh income certificate lo
- Minority certificate issue: Recognized minority institution se letter lo
- Bank linking: Nearest bank branch mein Aadhar seeding karwao
📞 NSP Helpline: 0120-6619540 | Jharkhand Minority Commission: Check state website