Haryana Pre Matric Scholarship For Minority
About Haryana Pre Matric Scholarship For Minority
Launched in June 2006 under the Prime Minister's New 15 Point Programme for the Welfare of Minorities, the "Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students Belonging to the Minority Communities" is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, implemented by the Government of Haryana. Through this scheme, scholarships including admission fees up to ₹500 per annum, tuition fees up to ₹350 per month, and maintenance allowance ranging from ₹100 to ₹600 per month are provided to minority community students studying in classes 1 to 10 whose family income is less than ₹1,00,000 per annum. The applications are accepted through State Government/Union Territory Administration. The scheme is being implemented by the Haryana State Government with a special focus on encouraging parents from minority communities to support their children's school education.
Benefits
Admission Fee (Class 6 to 10):
- Up to ₹500 per annum (for both hostellers and day scholars)
Tuition Fee (Class 6 to 10):
- Up to ₹350 per month (for both hostellers and day scholars)
Maintenance Allowance (for 10 months):
Class 1 to 5 (Day Scholars): ₹100 per month
Class 6 to 10:
Hostellers: ₹600 per month
Day Scholars: ₹100 per month
Who is Eligible
- The applicant should belong to Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, or Zoroastrian (Parsi) community in Haryana.
- The applicant should be studying in classes 1 to 10 in a government or private school in Haryana.
- The applicant should have secured minimum 50% marks in the previous final examination.
- The applicant's family annual income should not exceed ₹1,00,000 from all sources.
- The applicant should be studying in a government or private school selected and notified by the State Government.
- The applicant should be a regular student in the school.
Preferences:
- 30% scholarships are earmarked for girl students.
- Priority given based on poverty rather than marks.
- Renewal applications are considered before new applications.
How to Apply
Online
Step 1: Keep ready the soft copies of the required documents.
Go to the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). and click “Apply Now”.
Guidelines for Registration will appear. Scroll to the bottom.
Read carefully the undertaking. Accept the Terms. Click “Continue”.
Step 2: A Registration Form will appear. (The fields marked as * are compulsory.)
Fill in the details and click “Register”.
Your Application ID and password will be displayed.
The same will also be sent as an SMS to your registered mobile number.
Step 3: Go to Login with OTR.
Click on “Login to Apply”. Enter your Application ID and password.
Type the Captcha and click “Login”.
On the next screen, provide the OTP received on your registered mobile number. You will be directed to the Password Reset screen.
Create a new password and confirm.
Click “Submit”. You will be directed to the “Applicant’s Dashboard”.
Step 4: On the left pane, click “Application Form." The fields marked as * are compulsory. Fill in the details and upload the documents.
You can either click on “Save as Draft” to complete the application later.
Else, click “Final Submit” to submit the application.
Documents Required
- Proof of belonging to minority community
- Income certificate
- Mark sheet/report card of previous final examination
- School enrollment/admission proof
- Proof of residence
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happens if a student from a minority community scores exactly 50% marks in their previous examination - are they eligible for the scholarship?
Yes, students scoring 50% marks meet the minimum eligibility criteria. The document specifically states "not less than 50% marks," so students scoring exactly 50% qualify.
- If my family's annual income is exactly ₹1 lakh, do I qualify for this scholarship or is that over the limit?
Families with income "not exceeding [?]1 lakh" are eligible, meaning exactly [?]1 lakh is within the limit. Income is calculated from all sources combined.
- For students shifting between day scholar and hostel accommodation mid-year, how is the maintenance allowance calculated?
The document doesn't explicitly address mid-year changes. However, since maintenance allowance is subject to actual expenses and capped at [?]600/month for hostellers and [?]100/month for day scholars, it would likely be prorated based on status changes.
- If there aren't enough eligible girl students in our state to meet the 30% earmark, will those scholarships be lost or redistributed?
The document clearly states that if sufficient eligible girl students are not available, the balance earmarked scholarships may be awarded to eligible boy students from minority communities.
- How does the admission fee reimbursement work for students who paid fees in installments across different months?
The scholarship provides up to [?]500 per annum for admission fees, subject to actual payment. The total reimbursement cannot exceed this cap, regardless of how the fees were paid.
- For students studying in religious minority institutions where no tuition fee is charged, can they still avail the maintenance allowance?
Yes, the maintenance allowance is independent of tuition fees. Day scholars from Class I-X can receive [?]100/month, and hostellers from Class VI-X can receive up to [?]600/month for 10 months.
- If a student's parents are separated and living in different states, whose income should be considered for the ₹1 lakh limit?
While not explicitly addressed, since the criteria mentions "parents/guardian," the income of the parent/guardian who is primarily responsible for the student's education would likely be considered.
- How is the state-wise distribution of scholarships determined if a student transfers between states during the academic year?
The distribution is based on the minority population of states according to Census 2001 data. The document doesn't address mid-year transfers, so students would likely need to apply in their state of residence at the time of application.
- When moving from Class V to VI, how does the transition from day scholar maintenance allowance to hostel allowance work?
Students transitioning to Class VI can switch from the [?]100/month day scholar allowance to the [?]600/month hostel allowance if they begin residing in an approved hostel, with the new rate applying from Class VI onward.
- For students whose previous final examination marks were between 49.5% and 49.9%, is there any rounding provision for eligibility?
The document strictly specifies "not less than 50% marks" without mentioning rounding provisions, suggesting that marks below 50%, even if close, would not qualify for eligibility.
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