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Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship 2026 — ₹5,000-₹6,000 for Minority Girls (Class 9-12)
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💰 Benefit
₹5,000-₹6,000/year for minority girls Class 9-12 (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, Jain)
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Key Facts
- Scholarship Amount
- ₹5,000/year (Class 9-10); ₹6,000/year (Class 11-12)
- Duration
- 1 academic year (renewable yearly)
- Income Limit
- Family annual income ≤ ₹2 lakh
- Marks Required
- Previous class minimum 50% marks
- Application Window
- August - December
- Beneficiaries / Year
- 5,000 fresh scholarships per year
| Scholarship Amount | ₹5,000/year (Class 9-10); ₹6,000/year (Class 11-12) |
| Duration | 1 academic year (renewable yearly) |
| Income Limit | Family annual income ≤ ₹2 lakh |
| Marks Required | Previous class minimum 50% marks |
| Application Window | August - December |
| Selection Process | Merit + means test based on previous class marks |
| Beneficiaries / Year | 5,000 fresh scholarships per year |
🎓 Apply at momascholarship.gov.in
https://www.momascholarship.gov.in
About Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship
Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship is a Government of India scholarship for meritorious minority girls (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, Jain) studying in Class 9 to Class 12. Provides ₹5,000 (Class 9-10) and ₹6,000 (Class 11-12) annually. Family income ≤ ₹2 lakh (varies). Approximately 5,000 fresh scholarships per academic year. Implemented by Maulana Azad Education Foundation under Ministry of Minority Affairs. Aim: encourage minority girls' education and reduce dropout rates at secondary/senior secondary levels.
✅ Eligibility
- ✓Girl student from minority community (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, Jain)
- ✓Studying in Class 9 to Class 12 in any recognised school
- ✓Previous class minimum 50% marks
- ✓Family annual income ≤ ₹2 lakh
- ✓Indian citizen
- ✓Aadhaar mandatory
📄 Documents Required
- 📄Aadhaar Card
- 📄Minority community certificate (or self-declaration)
- 📄Previous year marksheet (50%+)
- 📄School bonafide certificate
- 📄Income Certificate (≤ ₹2 lakh)
- 📄Bank passbook (Aadhaar-linked)
❓ FAQs — Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship
▶What is Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship?
Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship is a central government scholarship for meritorious minority community girls (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, Jain) studying in Class 9-12. ₹5,000-₹6,000 per year. Named after the 19th century Indian queen and freedom fighter. Implemented by Maulana Azad Education Foundation under Ministry of Minority Affairs.
▶Begum Hazrat Mahal eligibility 2026?
(1) Girl student from notified minority community: Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi (Zoroastrian), or Jain; (2) Studying Class 9, 10, 11, or 12 at recognised school; (3) Previous class minimum 50% marks; (4) Family annual income ≤ ₹2 lakh; (5) Indian citizen; (6) Aadhaar mandatory; (7) Day scholar OR hosteller — both eligible.
▶How to apply for Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship?
Visit momascholarship.gov.in. Register with mobile + Aadhaar. Fill personal, community, school, family income details. Upload: Aadhaar, minority community certificate (or self-declaration), previous marksheet, school bonafide, income certificate, bank passbook. School verifies → MAEF (Maulana Azad Education Foundation) processes → DBT to bank. Window: August-December.
▶Which minority communities are eligible?
Six notified minority communities under Government of India: (1) Muslim, (2) Christian, (3) Sikh, (4) Buddhist, (5) Parsi (Zoroastrian), (6) Jain (added 2014). Other communities NOT eligible. Religion can be self-declared on application; OR provide community certificate if available. Mixed-religion families: scholarship through the minority parent.
▶Can Begum Hazrat Mahal be combined with other scholarships?
Generally NO — Begum Hazrat Mahal is mutually exclusive with other government scholarships for the same purpose (Class 9-12 education). If you're SC/ST minority girl: PMS-SC for ST may give more (₹350-1,000/month maintenance + book allowance). For minority girls without SC/ST: Begum Hazrat Mahal is the primary scheme. Self-declare on portal to avoid disqualification.
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