Sarkari Yojana
Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship Program
About Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship Program
The Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship for meritorious girl students from minority communities was originally called the Maulana Azad National Scholarship for Meritorious Girls belonging to Minorities. Then-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee launched it on 3 May 2003 at the National Conference on Educational & Economic Development of Minorities, held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Minority Affairs
Individual
03 May 2003
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship Program, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only girls from the six notified minority communities…
Only girls from the six notified minority communities — Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and Parsis — are eligible.
The scholarship goes to minority girls studying in…
The scholarship goes to minority girls studying in Classes 9 to 12 who scored at least 50% aggregate marks, or an equivalent grade, in their previous class or qualifying exam.
The student's parent/guardian must have a combined annual…
The student's parent/guardian must have a combined annual income of ₹2.00 lakh or less, from all sources.
An income certificate from a competent State/UT government…
An income certificate from a competent State/UT government authority, for the parent/guardian, is mandatory.
Students aged 18 or above must submit a…
Students aged 18 or above must submit a self-certified community certificate; younger students need it certified by their parent/guardian.
Violating school discipline or any scholarship terms can…
Violating school discipline or any scholarship terms can lead to suspension or cancellation; the State Government/UT Administration may also cancel the award directly if satisfied that the rules were breached.
A scholarship obtained through a false statement is…
A scholarship obtained through a false statement is cancelled immediately, and the concerned State/UT Government recovers the amount already paid.
A student receiving this scholarship cannot simultaneously benefit…
A student receiving this scholarship cannot simultaneously benefit from any other scheme for the same purpose.
A student may hold only one Central Government…
A student may hold only one Central Government scholarship meant for SC/ST/OBC/minority candidates.
No more than two students from the same…
No more than two students from the same class in one family can receive the scholarship.
The scholarship does not cover studies abroad, for…
The scholarship does not cover studies abroad, for any course.
Benefits Provided
Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship Program provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
For Class IX & X:
Each student receives ₹5,000/-.
For Class XI & XII:
Each student receives ₹6,000/-.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Aadhaar card
Aadhaar card.
Family income certificate
Family income certificate.
School verification form
School verification form.
Passport-size photograph
Passport-size photograph.
Previous year's marksheet
Previous year's marksheet.
Self-declaration of minority community status
Self-declaration of minority community status.
Candidate's bank account details
Candidate's bank account details.
Domicile certificate
Domicile certificate.
2003-05-03
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship Program through the online application process outlined below.
New Registration:
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Go to the New Registration page on the…
Go to the New Registration page on the National Scholarships Portal.
Registration guidelines will appear — scroll down, read…
Registration guidelines will appear — scroll down, read the undertaking carefully, accept the terms, and click "Next".
On the next screen, enter your mobile number…
On the next screen, enter your mobile number and the OTP sent to it, then click "Verify".
Once verified, proceed with the e-KYC process, as…
Once verified, proceed with the e-KYC process, as applicable.
A reference number gets generated once this is…
A reference number gets generated once this is done, and it's sent to your registered phone number. Process for OTR ID Number Generation:
Download and install the AadhaarFaceRD app on your…
Download and install the AadhaarFaceRD app on your Android device.
Download and install the NSP OTR app from…
Download and install the NSP OTR app from the Google Play Store.
Open the mobile app and select the "eKYC…
Open the mobile app and select the "eKYC with FaceAuth" option, shown in red.
Enter your allotted reference number and click "Send…
Enter your allotted reference number and click "Send OTP" to get an OTP on your phone.
Enter the OTP and captcha on screen, then…
Enter the OTP and captcha on screen, then click Next.
Click the "Proceed for Face Authentication" button, highlighted…
Click the "Proceed for Face Authentication" button, highlighted in red.
This invokes UIDAI's AadhaarFaceRD service for face authentication…
This invokes UIDAI's AadhaarFaceRD service for face authentication — make sure it's already installed on your device.
Once face authentication succeeds, an OTR number is…
Once face authentication succeeds, an OTR number is generated and sent to your registered mobile number. Fresh Application:
Go to the applicant Login page of the…
Go to the applicant Login page of the National Scholarships Portal and enter your One Time Registration (OTR) number and password.
Enter the captcha and click "Login"
Enter the captcha and click "Login".
On the next screen, enter the OTP sent…
On the next screen, enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number — this takes you to the Password Reset screen, where you set and confirm a new password.
Click "Submit" to reach the "Applicant's Dashboard"
Click "Submit" to reach the "Applicant's Dashboard".
On the left panel, click "Application Form"
On the left panel, click "Application Form". Fields marked with * are mandatory — fill them in and upload the documents.
Click "Save as Draft" to finish later, or…
Click "Save as Draft" to finish later, or "Final Submit" to submit the application. Track Payment Status: Students can check their payment status using the "Know Your Payment" template on the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) Portal, by entering their Aadhaar number, bank account number, or NSP Application ID. NOTE 1: The National Scholarships Portal decides when it opens and closes each cycle. NOTE 2: Online applications go through two levels of verification — first by the institute where the student studies, then by the concerned State Higher Education Department or another State-nominated Agency/Official (for both fresh and renewal applicants). NOTE 3: Students won't be permanently barred from the scholarship for a delayed renewal or verification, but renewal applications must be filed before the cut-off date — miss it, and that year's renewal is off the table. Standard Operating Procedures: click here.
Official Application & Website
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