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Post-matric scholarships have been launched nationwide for students of backward classes. Like other scholarship schemes, the post-matric scholarship for minorities is also popular for its benefits. To know more about this scholarship, its eligibility criteria, documents, requirements, and most importantly application process and the timeline, read the complete article.
The post-matric scholarship is a great initiative of the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India for the students belonging to the minority category, pursuing a post-matric course. It aims to provide financial support to students for their higher studies in a notified institution in India in a government or private school. This may include residential Government institutes and eligible private institutes recognized by the State Government and Union Territory Administration concerned.
It is important to note that a minimum of 30% of the scholarship is reserved for girl students. In case, there is no sufficient number of eligible female students available, then the balance earmarked scholarships may be awarded to eligible boy students.
Post Matric scholarship is provided to the students who are studying in any Govt. or Private institutions in India. Post Matric scholarship is available for students who are studying from class 11 to Ph.D.
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Scholarship Type | Post Matric Scholarship |
Mode | Online mode |
Initiated by | Government of India and State wise distribution |
Beneficiaries | Minority group [Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain and Zoroastrians (Parsis)] |
Official website | www.minorityaffairs.gov.in |
The scholarship will cover technical and vocational courses in Industrial Training Institutes/ Industrial Training Centres affiliated with the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) of classes XI and XII level which also include Polytechnics and other courses.
The students who want to apply for Post Matric Scholarship must have the following criteria -
The following benefits will be provided among the selected candidates-
Types | Hosteller | Day Scholar |
|---|---|---|
Admission and tuition fee for classes XI and XII. | INR 7,000 per annum | INR 7,000 per annum |
Course few, Admission fee and tuition fee for technical and vocational courses of XI and XII level. | INR 10,000 per annum | INR 10,000 per annum |
Admission fee and tuition fee for undergraduate and postgraduate students | INR 3,000 per annum | INR 3,000 per annum |
Other Courses excluding technical and professional courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level | INR 570 per month | INR 300 per month |
Maintenance allowance for 10 months only in an academic year (Includes expenses for study material, etc.) | INR 380 per month | INR 230 per month |
M.phil and P.hd courses | INR 1,200 per month | INR 550 per month |
The dates have not been announced yet for the Post-Matric scholarship. You can check here to keep track of the application date of the scholarship.
The eligible candidates have to follow the following steps to apply post matric scholarship online application.
The following documents are needed to apply for the Post Matric Scholarship application.
If a candidate was already awarded Post Matric Scholarship benefits in the previous year, he/she has to renew his/her application during the next academic year. He/she should have scored a minimum of 50% marks in the exams.
Once the online application procedure is completed, the institute will verify the application forms and then submit them for further verification. The final result of the Post Matric Scholarship will be announced by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India. Applicants can check their results on the official website of NSP, scholarships.gov.in. Selected candidates will get the scholarship amount directly to their bank accounts.
Applicants can contact the concerned authority if they have any queries/complaints regarding this scholarship. The contact details of the authority are given below
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Website | scholarships.gov.in |
Address | Ministry of Minority Affairs, CGO Complex, Paryavaran Bhawan, 11th Floor, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 |
Email ID | postmatric-mma@nic.in |
Phone no | 011-24364279 or 011-24364310 |
Post Matric Scholarship is an innovative initiation by the Ministry of Minority Affairs for deserving candidates. However, not many eligible candidates are aware of it. So, in case, if you are eligible and know someone who is equally eligible for this opportunity, do not miss this chance to level up in your career. Keep a close look at the application date announcement and apply early. We have mentioned all the required steps and documents so that you don't face any trouble while applying.