Overview
Scholarship for Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain and Parsi students of Uttarakhand from Class 11 upwards, applied through the Uttarakhand e-Scholarship portal.
Eligibility
- You are a resident of Uttarakhand.
- You belong to a notified minority community (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain or Parsi).
- Your family income is up to ₹2 lakh per year.
- You study in Class 11 or above at a recognised institution.
Benefits
- Fee support and a maintenance allowance, as per the scheme's rates.
How to apply, step by step
- 1Open the Uttarakhand e-Scholarship portal.
- 2Register and choose the Post-Matric Scholarship for minority students.
- 3Fill in your details and upload your documents.
- 4Submit, then follow up with your institution for verification.
How to check your status
- 1Log in to the Uttarakhand e-Scholarship portal with your registration number.
- 2Open "Application Status" to see the stage: submitted, institute verified, department approved, or payment sent.
- 3If it is stuck at institute level, contact your college scholarship clerk — most delays happen there.
- 4After approval, money is paid into your Aadhaar-linked account by DBT. Check your passbook rather than the portal for the credit.
Documents needed
- Uttarakhand domicile or residence certificate
- Minority community certificate or self-declaration, as the portal asks(Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain or Parsi)
- Family income certificate from the competent authority
- Aadhaar card, and a bank account in your own name linked with Aadhaar(NPCI-seeded)
- Previous year marksheet
- Admission proof or bonafide certificate from your institution
- This year's fee receipt
- Passport-size photograph
- Keep scanned copies ready before you start — the portal times out on long forms.
Exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always check the official application guidelines.
Why forms get rejected
- Bank account not linked with Aadhaar, so the payment fails even after approval
- Bank account in a parent's name instead of your own
- Income certificate expired — most are valid for one year only
- The institution did not forward the application before the verification deadline
- Wrong category chosen, or minority community proof missing
- Applying as a fresh candidate when you should have applied for renewal
- Saving the form as a draft and never submitting it finally
Frequently asked questions
Which communities count as minority?
Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain and Parsi, as notified by the Government of India.
What is the income limit?
Family income up to ₹2 lakh per year, as listed for this scheme. Confirm the current limit on the portal before applying.
Can I apply if I study outside Uttarakhand?
You must be a resident of Uttarakhand. Whether an institution outside the state qualifies depends on the current rules — check the portal and ask your institution.
Do I need my own bank account?
Yes. The money is paid by DBT into an account in your own name, linked with Aadhaar. A parent account is not accepted.
I applied last year. Do I apply again?
Yes, but as a renewal, not a fresh application. Choosing the wrong option is a common reason for rejection.
How long does payment take?
After department approval, payment usually reaches the bank account in a few weeks. Track it in your passbook.