Haryana Post Matric Scholarship For Minority

About This Scheme

Launched in June 2006 under the Prime Minister's New 15 Point Programme for the Welfare of Minorities, the "Post-Matric Scholarship for Students Belonging to the Minority Communities" by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India aims to provide better opportunities for higher education to meritorious students from minority communities. Through this scheme, scholarships including admission fees, tuition fees, and maintenance allowance ranging from ₹230 to ₹1,200 per month are provided to students from Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, and Zoroastrian (Parsis) communities whose family income is less than ₹2,00,000 per annum. The State Government of Haryana implements the scheme in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should belong to the Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, or Zoroastrian (Parsi) community. 1. The applicant should have secured a minimum of 50% marks in the previous final examination. 1. The applicant's family annual income should not exceed ₹2,00,000/- from all sources. 1. The applicant should be a regular student in a government or private higher secondary school/college/university. 1. The applicant should not be availing of any other scholarship for the same purpose. > Preferences: - Priority to students from BPL families. - 30% of scholarships are earmarked for girl students.

Benefits

1. Admission and Tuition Fee: - Classes 11 and 12: Up to ₹7,000/- per annum - Technical/Vocational Courses (11 and 12): Up to ₹10,000/- per annum - Undergraduate/Postgraduate: Up to ₹3,000/- per annum 2. Monthly Maintenance Allowance (for 10 months): 1. Classes 11 and 12 (including technical courses): - Hostellers: ₹380/- per month - Day Scholars: ₹230/- per month 2. Undergraduate/Postgraduate (non-technical): - Hostellers: ₹570/- per month - Day Scholars: ₹300/- per month 3. M.Phil and Ph.D.: - Hostellers: ₹1,200/- per month - Day Scholars: ₹550/- per month

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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