Sarkari Yojana
Haryana Merit Cum Means Scheme For Minority
About Haryana Merit Cum Means Scheme For Minority
The Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, introduced the “Merit Cum Means Based Scholarship” in 2012 to help meritorious students from minority communities study professional and technical courses. It pays towards education costs of eligible minority students, supporting their socio-economic empowerment. In Haryana, the State Government runs the scheme together with the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs. Its main goals are to promote higher education, back bright students from economically weaker families, and widen fair access to education for minority communities.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Haryana Merit Cum Means Scheme For Minority, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
General Eligibility:
Students from a notified minority community (Muslim, Christian,…
Students from a notified minority community (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain or Parsi) can apply.
Residence in Haryana is required, wherever the student…
Residence in Haryana is required, wherever the student is studying.
Admission must have been obtained in a professional…
Admission must have been obtained in a professional or technical course at a recognised institution.
A minimum of 50% marks in the last…
A minimum of 50% marks in the last qualifying examination is needed. Income Criteria:
Total family income from every source must be…
Total family income from every source must be ₹2,50,000/- a year or less. Preference and Reservation:
Girls are allotted 30% of scholarships; unused seats…
Girls are allotted 30% of scholarships; unused seats go to boys if not enough eligible girls apply.
Benefits Provided
Haryana Merit Cum Means Scheme For Minority provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Financial Assistance:
Hostellers
Hostellers: ₹30,000/- a year, made up of ₹10,000/- maintenance allowance and course fees of up to ₹20,000/-.
Day Scholars
Day Scholars: ₹25,000/- a year, made up of ₹5,000/- maintenance allowance and course fees of up to ₹20,000/-.
Students at the listed institutions get their full…
Students at the listed institutions get their full course fees reimbursed. Conditions Associated with Benefits:
Family income from all sources has to stay…
Family income from all sources has to stay within ₹2,50,000/- a year.
The scholarship is credited straight to the student's…
The scholarship is credited straight to the student's bank account. Mode of Disbursement:
Payment is made through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)…
Payment is made through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the student's bank account. Frequency of Disbursement:
Paid once a year after the application is…
Paid once a year after the application is approved. Validity:
Valid only while the course lasts, with renewal…
Valid only while the course lasts, with renewal every year depending on academic performance.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A photo of the student
A photo of the student.
Form verified by the institution
Form verified by the institution.
Student's self-declaration of income
Student's self-declaration of income.
Student's self-declaration of community
Student's self-declaration of community.
Self-attested academic marksheet
Self-attested academic marksheet.
Fresh applicants: marksheet of the previous academic year.
Renewal applicants: marksheet of the previous year.
Fee receipt for this academic year
Fee receipt for this academic year.
Proof of a bank account held in the…
Proof of a bank account held in the student's name.
Aadhaar Card (not compulsory, but advised)
Aadhaar Card (not compulsory, but advised).
Certificate of residence
Certificate of residence.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Haryana Merit Cum Means Scheme For Minority through the online application process outlined below.
Have scanned copies of all required documents ready
Have scanned copies of all required documents ready. Open the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and select "Apply Now". The Registration guidelines are shown; scroll right down. Go through the undertaking, accept the Terms and select "Continue".
The Registration Form opens; any field marked must…
The Registration Form opens; any field marked * must be filled. Enter the details and select "Register". Your Application ID and password appear on screen. They are also sent by SMS to your registered mobile number.
Open Login with OTR
Open Login with OTR. Select "Login to Apply" and type in your Application ID and password. Enter the Captcha and select "Login". Key in the OTP sent to your registered mobile number on the next screen, which leads to the Password Reset page. Set a new password and confirm it. Select "Submit" to reach the "Applicant's Dashboard".
Select "Application Form" in the left pane, complete…
Select "Application Form" in the left pane, complete all fields marked * and upload the documents. Choose "Save as Draft" if you want to finish later. Or choose "Final Submit" to send the application.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
- Applicants receiving any other scholarship or stipend for the same course are ineligible.
- Scholarship benefits are forfeited if the applicant discontinues the course or changes the subject of study without prior approval.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.