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Maulana Azad National Fellowship (Minorities)

Ministry of Minority Affairs

Amount
₹5,000 - ₹25,000 per year depending on course level
Deadline
September 2026 (Expected, AY 2026-27) — applied via NSP
States
All India
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About This Scholarship

Maulana Azad National Fellowship — a Ministry of Minority Affairs programme for MPhil and PhD scholars from notified minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, Jain). Applied via the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) with OTR. Renewable annually subject to research progress. Central scheme — independent of the Maharashtra MahaDBT-CAP integration.

This is a government scholarship classified as minority. It provides financial support of ₹5,000 - ₹25,000 per year depending on course level to eligible students. The scheme is offered by Ministry of Minority Affairs and is applicable in All India.

Provider
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Amount
₹5,000 - ₹25,000 per year depending on course level
Deadline
September 2026 (Expected, AY 2026-27) — applied via NSP
Coverage
All India
Courses
9 eligible
Type
Government · Minority

Eligibility Criteria

Who Can Apply

  • Belong to notified minority community (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi)
  • Family annual income below ₹6 lakh
  • Minimum 50% marks in qualifying exam
  • Pursuing UG, PG or professional courses

Eligible Courses

MBBSBDSB.Sc NursingGNM NursingD.PharmaB.PharmaB.TechMBABBA

Applicable States

All India

How to Apply — Step by Step

1

Apply through National Scholarship Portal

2

Provide minority community certificate

3

Upload income and academic documents

4

Verification by college and district authority

Official Application Portal

Apply directly on the official scholarship website:

scholarships.gov.in

Documents Required

Minority Community Certificate
Income Certificate
Aadhaar Card
Previous Marksheets
Admission Confirmation Letter
Bank Account Details

Important

Keep all original documents and 2 sets of photocopies ready. Ensure income and caste certificates are recent (issued within last 6 months). Bank account must be in student's name and linked with Aadhaar for DBT.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for scholarships?
Visit the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at scholarships.gov.in and create an account. Most central and state scholarships are available through NSP.
What documents are needed for scholarship applications?
Common documents include Aadhar card, income certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), bank passbook, previous year marksheets, and domicile certificate.
When is the best time to apply for scholarships?
Most scholarship portals open between July-October for the academic year. Apply as early as possible — many scholarships are first-come-first-served.
Can I apply for multiple scholarships?
Yes, you can apply for multiple scholarships as long as you meet the eligibility criteria for each. However, some scholarships may not allow clubbing with other government scholarships.

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