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Background of Pre-Matric Minority Scholarships:
The Prime Minister’s New 15 Point Programme for the Welfare of Minorities was announced in June, 2006. It provides that a Pre-Matric scholarship scheme for meritorious students from minority communities would be implemented.
Objective of Pre-Matric Minority Scholarships:
The scholarship at pre-matric level will encourage parents from minority communities to send their school going children to school, lighten their financial burden on school education and sustain their efforts to support their children to complete school education. The scheme will form the foundation for their educational attainment and provide a level playing field in the competitive employment arena. Empowerment through education, which is one of the objectives of this scheme, has the potential to lead to upliftment of the socio economic conditions of the minority communities.
Eligibility of Pre-Matric Minority Scholarships:
Scholarship will be awarded to the students who have secured not less than 50% marks in the previous final examination and annual income of their parents/guardian from all sources does not exceed Rs. 1.00 lakh.
Selection Procedure of Pre-Matric Minority Scholarships:
Fresh – As the number of scholarships for minorities available in a year is fixed and limited, it is necessary to lay down preference for selection. Inter-se selection weightage is to be given to poverty rather than marks (the applicant is required to submit an Income Certificate as per para-11(ii)). In case of same income, merit shall be generated from ‘Date of Birth’ criteria of applicant (senior is preferred).
Renewal – There is no merit list generation for renewal cases. Renewal applicant will
get the scholarship if one has obtained 50% in his/her previous year’s examinations (at
the same Institute and in same course) and his/her application is verified by all
authorities (as designated by Ministry of Minority Affairs) and approved by State
Governments/UTs.
Rate of Pre-Matric Minority Scholarships:
| Class | Admission Fees (Rs) | Tuition Fees (Rs) | Maintenance Fees (Rs) |
| I-V | 0 | 0 | 1000/Per Year |
| VI-X | Rs. 500/- per annum subject to actuals (both Hosteller & Day Scholar) | Rs. 350/- per month subject to actuals (both Hosteller & Day Scholar) | Rs. 600/- per month for Hosteller Rs. 100/-per month for Day Scholar(For 10 Month) |
Important Dates of Pre-Matric Minority Scholarships:
| Scheme Name | Scheme Closing Date | Defective Application Verification Date | Institute Verification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities | Open till 30-09-2022 | Open till 16-10-2022 | Open till 16-10-2022 |
Important Links of Pre-Matric Minority Scholarships:
| New Registration | Click Here |
| Renewal Login | Click Here |
| Minority Websire Assam | Click Here |
| Visit Official Website | Click Here |
