The Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship is a central government initiative managed by the Maulana Azad Education Foundation (MAEF) under the Ministry of Minority Affairs. It is designed exclusively for girl students belonging to six notified minority communities: Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis, and Jains. In 2026, the scholarship provides vital financial support to girls in Classes 9 to 12. Students in Classes 9 and 10 receive ₹5,000 per year, while those in Classes 11 and 12 receive ₹6,000 per year. The primary goal is to lower the dropout rate of minority girls by covering school fees and textbook costs. Unlike many other schemes on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), this specific scholarship requires a dedicated application through the MAEF portal or NSP depending on the current year's nodal agency instructions
Opening Date: 26-Apr-2026 08:20 PM
Closing Date: 26-Apr-2026 08:20 PM
No Written Exam Required. Selection based on:
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Previous Academic Merit: Minimum 50% marks.
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Economic Status: Family income below ₹2 Lakhs.
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Regular Student Status: Certified by the School Principal.
- Minority Status: Verification of religious community
Guidelines
- All questions are mandatory and there is no negative marking.
- Duration: minutes
- Total Questions:
- Question Type: MCQ
Disclaimer
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- Select the best answer from the provided options.
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