About Minority Community Scholarships 2026-27 (Maulana Azad / Pre-Post Matric)
The Minority Community Scholarships 2026-27 (Maulana Azad / Pre-Post Matric) is provided by Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India to support muslim, christian, sikh, buddhist, jain, parsi students students.
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Application Status: Open for 2026-27. Last date: October 31, 2026. Apply at scholarships.gov.in
Scholarship Amount Breakdown
| Component | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Matric Scholarship (Class 1–10) | ₹1,000–10,000/year | Day scholars and hostellers |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (Class 11–PhD) | ₹10,000–23,500/year | Varies by course level |
| Merit-cum-Means (Degree/PG) | ₹25,000/year + fees | For meritorious students |
| Maulana Azad Fellowship (PhD) | ₹37,000–42,000/month | UGC-funded for minority PhD students |
Documents Required
- 📄 Aadhaar Card
- 📄 Minority community certificate (from state minority commission or religious authority)
- 📄 Income certificate below applicable limit
- 📄 Class 10 & 12 marksheets
- 📄 Current admission proof
- 📄 Bank passbook (Aadhaar-linked)
- 📄 Previous year marksheet (for renewal)
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Income certificate must be of the current financial year. Bank account must be Aadhaar-linked for DBT to work.
How to Apply | Step by Step
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Register on NSP (scholarships.gov.in)
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Select the relevant Ministry of Minority Affairs scholarship scheme
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Choose Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, or Merit-cum-Means based on your level
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Fill academic, personal, and family income details
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Upload minority certificate, income certificate, admission proof
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Submit before deadline
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Verified by institution and state Minority Welfare Department
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Amount disbursed via DBT to bank account
FAQs | Minority Community Scholarships 2026-27
Which minority communities are eligible?+
The six notified minority communities eligible for Ministry of Minority Affairs scholarships are: Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and Parsis (Zoroastrians). Each state also has a State Minority Commission that certifies community membership.
What is the Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities?+
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship is for minority students pursuing professional and technical degree courses at UG and PG level. It provides ₹25,000/year for maintenance + course fees up to ₹20,000/year. Eligibility: minimum 50% marks in previous exam, family income below ₹2.5 lakh/year.
What is the Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF)?+
MANF is for minority students pursuing M.Phil and PhD at Indian universities. It provides JRF (₹37,000/month) and SRF (₹42,000/month) plus contingency grants. UGC NET/JRF qualification is required. Administered by UGC, apply at ugc-manf.nic.in.