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Ministry of Minority Affairs
Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship for Meritorious Girls
बेगम हज़रत महल राष्ट्रीय छात्रवृत्ति
Scholarship support to girl students belonging to notified minority communities (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis) studying in Class 9 to 12.
1. Target Beneficiaries (Who It Is For)
Meritorious minority girl students studying in Class 9-12 with family income up to ₹2 Lakh.
2. Why It Matches Your Profile (Gemini Reasoning)
May not be directly accessible: Age limit is 13 to 20 years (your age: 25).
Criteria Met
- ✓State: Resident of All India
- ✓Category: Fits within General guidelines
- ✓Occupation: Aligns with job seeker status
3. Official Eligibility Criteria
Girl students belonging to notified national minorities. Minimum 50% marks in previous class. Annual family income <= ₹2,00,000.
Age Range13 - 20 yrs
Income Ceiling₹2.0 Lakh/yr
Target CategoryMinority, All
Genderfemale
4. Scheme Benefits
₹5,000 to ₹6,000 / year
- ₹5,000 per year for Class 9 and 10 students
- ₹6,000 per year for Class 11 and 12 students
- Direct DBT credit to student bank account
5. Mandatory Documents Checklist
Minority community self-declaration certificate
School bonafide certificate verified by Principal
Income certificate (<= ₹2 Lakh)
Previous class marksheet (min 50%)
Aadhaar Card
6. Application Procedure (ONLINE)
1Register on National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in)
2Submit academic verification by school Principal
3DBT released post state verification
7. Official Verification & Portal Link
Host Portal: National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
8. Application Deadline / Status
November 15, 2026
Data Verification Stamp
Verified against official gazette on 2026-08-27