India Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) Scholarship 2025-26

If you are a student from a recognised minority community in India and seeking financial assistance for your education, the Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) Scholarship 2025-26 offers several schemes designed to support studies from secondary school all the way up to postgraduate/PhD level. Below is a detailed article structured to help you understand each scheme, its benefits, eligibility and application process.

🎓 Scholarship Summary

• Location: India (nation-wide)

• Offered By: Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) – Government of India.

• Study level / Type: Four main scholarship schemes covering school (Class 9-12), post-matric, professional/technical UG or PG, and girls from minority communities.

• Target group: Students belonging to notified minority communities (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis) in India.

• Fields of study or focus: General academic/technical/professional education at various levels; no single academic discipline restriction.

• Value and coverage: Varies by scheme and level – tuition/fees, maintenance allowance, and other costs. (See each section below.)

• Duration: Typically for one academic year, with possibilities of renewal in most schemes.

• Application deadline: For 2025-26 cycle, applications are expected via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) soon after announcement (often around July/August) and last date around November 2025.

  
  

📚 Scholarship Types & Benefits

1. Pre-Matric Scholarship

Target group: Students from Class 9 and 10 from minority communities. (Note: Some sources mention 1–10, but MoMA currently covers classes 9-10 for pre-matric under revised guidelines.)

💲 Benefits:

• Admission/tuition fee component: e.g., ₹500 per annum for admission, ₹350 per month tuition (subject to actuals).

• Maintenance allowance for 10 months: e.g., Hostellers: ~₹600/month; Day Scholars: ~₹100/month.

  
  

  ✅ Eligibility key points:

• Must belong to notified minority communities (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis).

• Family annual income threshold (for this scheme) around ₹1,00,000.

• Academic performance: at least 50% marks in previous class (for renewal).

  
  

  Renewal: Possible, subject to meeting criteria.

  
  

  Note: This scheme emphasises encouraging school enrolment and retention of minority students at the secondary level.

2. Post-Matric Scholarship

Target group: Students from Class 11 upwards (including UG, PG, MPhil, PhD) from minority communities.

💲 Benefits:

• Tuition/admission fees: e.g., for Class 11-12: up to ~₹7,000 per annum; for technical/vocational at that level: ~₹10,000.

• Maintenance allowance (10 months): e.g., Hostellers ~₹380/month, Day Scholars ~₹230/month for class 11-12; for UG/PG: Hostellers ~₹570/month, Day Scholars ~₹300/month; for MPhil/PhD: Hostellers ~₹1,200/month, Day Scholars ~₹550/month.

  
  

  ✅ Eligibility key points:

• Minority community status as above.

• Family annual income threshold approximately ₹2,00,000 (varies per state scheme).

• Academic requirement: At least 50% in previous exam.

  
  

  Renewal: Yes, provided academic criteria and continued enrollment satisfied.

  
  

  Note: This scheme focuses on helping minority students continue beyond secondary education into higher levels.

3. Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Professional & Technical Courses

Target group: Minority students pursuing professional or technical undergraduate or postgraduate courses.

💲 Benefits:

• Course fee assistance: Up to ~₹20,000 per annum (or actual, whichever is less) in eligible institutions.

• Monthly maintenance allowance: Hostellers ~₹1,000; Day Scholars ~₹500 (subject to scheme rules) for 10 months.

  
  

  ✅ Eligibility key points:

• Enrolled in eligible professional/technical course.

• At least 50% marks in previous year exam.

• Family annual income threshold around ₹2,50,000.

  
  

  Renewal: Possible, if criteria met.

  
  

  Note: Designed to support higher education in professional/technical fields where costs are higher.

4. Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship for Girls from Minorities

Target group: Female students from minority communities in Class 9–12.

💲 Benefits:

• For Class 9 & 10: ~₹5,000 per annum.

• For Class 11 & 12: ~₹6,000 per annum.

  
  

  ✅ Eligibility key points:

• Female applicant from notified minority community.

• Enrollment in Class 9–12.

• Minimum academic performance (50% marks) in last exam.

  
  

  Renewal: Not renewable — fresh application required each class/year.

  
  

  Note: Aims to promote secondary education among girls from minority communities.

📝 Application Process

Applicants should follow these general steps (via the National Scholarship Portal – NSP):

1. Register as a new user on NSP, complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) with Aadhaar, mobile, etc.

2. Log in, select the relevant scholarship scheme, fill in required details, upload documents, and submit before the deadline.

3. Required documents typically include: recent passport-size photograph, minority community certificate, income certificate of parent/guardian, previous year marksheet, bank account details, Aadhaar/enrolment number, residence/domicile certificate. (Documents vary by scheme)

4. After submission, verification by institution and state/UT authorities takes place. Selected beneficiaries receive scholarship amounts via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

ℹ️ Important application mechanics:

• Ensure that application is submitted exactly once; multiple applications may lead to disqualification.

• Keep track of state- or UT-specific deadlines, as these may vary.

• Maintain attendance and academic performance for renewal eligibility (for schemes where renewal is possible).

• Ensure bank account details are correct and in the name of the student.

✅ Key Eligibility & Terms to Note

• The scheme is open only to recognised minority communities in India: Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi.

• Income limits apply and vary by scheme (e.g., ~₹1 lakh for some pre-matric; ~₹2 lakh or ~₹2.5 lakh for others) depending on scheme and state guidelines.

• Minimum 50% marks (or equivalent grade) in previous exam is a common requirement.

• The scholarship benefits are typically for ten months in an academic year (for maintenance allowance).

• At least 30% of the scholarships under certain schemes are reserved for female students.

• A recipient of one scheme under MoMA cannot apply for another in the same year (for the same benefit).

👌🏻 Tips for Applicants

• Start early: Register on the National Scholarship Portal as soon as the notification is released, and make sure you have all required documents scanned and ready.

• Choose the correct scheme: Ensure you match the scheme to your educational level (school vs post-matric) and course type (general vs professional/technical).

• Verify your minority community certificate and income certificate — they should be valid, correctly attested and in your name/guardian’s name as required.

• Pay attention to academic performance: Most schemes require at least 50% marks in the previous examination for fresh or renewal applications.

• Ensure accuracy: Once submitted, applications generally cannot be edited. Double-check bank details, Aadhaar/enrolment numbers, course information and scheme selection.

• Attend regularly: Maintain attendance and satisfactory progress in your course, as scholarship renewal often depends on this.

• Monitor deadlines: Notifications may vary by state/UT; late applications may not be accepted.

• Keep proof of submission and acknowledgement: After applying, note your application ID and save any confirmation for follow-up.

• If in a professional/technical course: Ensure you meet both the merit and means criteria, and check if the institution is among the eligible ones for full fee reimbursement.

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