The Haryana Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students was launched in June 2006 under the Prime Minister’s New 15-Point Programme for the Welfare of Minorities. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by the Government of Haryana.
The scholarship aims to encourage students from minority communities to continue their school education by providing financial assistance for tuition fees, admission fees, and maintenance allowances for students studying in Classes 1 to 10.
Benefits of the Scheme
Admission Fees (Classes 6 to 10)
- Up to ₹500 per annum (for both hostellers and day scholars).
Tuition Fees (Classes 6 to 10)
- Up to ₹350 per month (for both hostellers and day scholars).
Maintenance Allowance (for 10 months per year)
- Class 1 to 5 (Day Scholars): ₹100 per month.
- Class 6 to 10:
- Hostellers: ₹600 per month.
- Day Scholars: ₹100 per month.
Important Notes:
- 30% of scholarships are reserved for girl students.
- Priority is given based on financial need rather than academic marks.
- Renewal applications are processed first, before considering new applications.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must belong to the Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, or Zoroastrian (Parsi) community in Haryana.
The applicant must be studying in Classes 1 to 10 in a government or private school in Haryana.
The applicant must have secured at least 50% marks in the previous final examination.
The annual family income should not exceed ₹1,00,000 from all sources.
The applicant must be enrolled in a school notified by the State Government.
The applicant must be a regular student in the school.
Application Process
Mode of Application: Online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Step 1: Register on NSP
- Visit the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
- Click on “New Registration”.
- Read the guidelines carefully and accept the terms. Click “Continue”.
- Fill out the Registration Form with required details.
- Submit the form and note down the Application ID and password received via SMS.
Step 2: Login & Apply
- Click on “Login to Apply” and enter your Application ID and password.
- Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number.
- Set a new password and confirm it.
- Click “Submit” to access your Applicant Dashboard.
Step 3: Fill the Scholarship Application
- Click on “Application Form” in the left panel.
- Fill in the required details (marked as * are mandatory).
- Upload the required documents.
- Click “Save as Draft” to complete it later OR “Final Submit” to submit your application.
Documents Required
Proof of Minority Status (Caste/Community Certificate).
Income Certificate (showing total family income below ₹1,00,000).
Marksheet (Previous Final Examination).
School Enrollment/Admission Proof.
Proof of Residence (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Ration Card, etc.).
Note:
- All documents must be in PDF format before uploading.
- Applications without required documents will be rejected.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What happens if a student from a minority community scores exactly 50% in their last exam?
A: Students with exactly 50% marks are eligible for the scholarship.
Q: If my family’s annual income is exactly ₹1 lakh, do I qualify for the scholarship?
A: Yes, if the annual income is ₹1,00,000 or below, the student qualifies.
Q: If a student shifts from a day scholar to a hostel mid-year, how is the maintenance allowance calculated?
A: The allowance is adjusted accordingly, and the hostel allowance will be given from the month the student joins the hostel.
Q: If there aren’t enough girl students to meet the 30% earmark, what happens to those scholarships?
A: Unused scholarships reserved for girls are reallocated to eligible boy students in the same community.
Q: How is the admission fee reimbursed if fees are paid in installments?
A: Reimbursement covers total fees up to ₹500 per year, regardless of how fees were paid.
Q: Can students studying in religious minority institutions with no tuition fees still get the maintenance allowance?
A: Yes, they are eligible for the maintenance allowance but not the tuition fee reimbursement.
Q: If a student’s parents are separated and living in different states, whose income is considered?
A: The parent with legal custody of the student will be considered for income eligibility.
Q: What happens if a student transfers between states during the academic year?
A: If a student transfers to another state before receiving the scholarship, they must reapply in the new state.
Q: Is there rounding provision for marks between 49.5% and 49.9%?
A: No rounding up is allowed. The minimum required mark is exactly 50%.