Minority Affairs Post-Matric Scholarship FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

Organization : Ministry of Minority Affairs
Scholarship Name : Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme
Service Name : Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

Website : https://minorityaffairs.gov.in/
FAQ :  https://www.scholarships.net.in/uploads/6177-FAQs.pdf

Update :
Minority Affairs Merit-cum-Means Scholarship 2016-17 : www.scholarships.net.in/9296.html
Minority Affairs Post Matric Scholarship 2016-17: www.scholarships.net.in/9304.html
Minority Affairs Pre-Matric Scholarship 2016-17 : www.scholarships.net.in/9293.html

FAQs related to Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme :

Q.No. 1: Who are eligible to apply for Pre-Matric, Post Matric and Merit-cum Means based Scholarship Schemes?
Ans: Students belonging to notified minority communities viz. Muslim/Christian/Sikh/Buddhist/Jain/Parsi (Zoroastrian) studying in India only and fulfilling the Scheme guidelines are eligible to apply for these scholarships.

Fields provided with red asterisk(*) mark are mandatory fields.

Q.No.2: What is the last date for submitting applications online?
Answer: For Merit cum Means based Scholarship: In case of Fresh Scholarships for the year 2015-16, students can apply online from 01.06.2015 to midnight of 30.9.2015.
In case of Renewal scholarships students can apply online from 01.06.2015 to midnight of 15.11.2015.

For Post Matric Scholarship:
In case of Fresh scholarships for the year 2015-16 students can apply online from 01.06.2015 to midnight of 15.9.2015.
In case of Renewal scholarships students can apply from 01.06.2015 to midnight of 10.10.2015.

For Pre-Matric Scholarship:
Student can apply online from 01.05.2015 to midnight of 31.07.2015.

Q.No. 3: How can I apply online for scholarship?
Answer: The Pre-Matric, Post Matric and Merit cum Means based Scholarship Schemes are online Schemes. In order to apply online please visit the website through URL scholarships.gov.in link to the site is also provided in the website of the Ministry of Minority Affairs, i.e. minorityaffairs.gov.in.

Q.No.4:What instructions should be followed by student while filling up Bank Account details?
Answer:
(i) Students must select their bank/branch name carefully from the drop down list.
(ii)Thereafter the complete account no. must be entered correctly. (Any variation in the bank account digits will be subject to rejection). Students are suggested to get their account number verified by their concerned Bank Branch. If bank details entered by students are found incorrect, the scholarship amount will not be transferred, though the application is approved for scholarship.
(iii) IFS Code must be selected correctly from drop down list.
(iv) Bank Account holder must check their ‘Know your Customer’ (KYC) status from bank and if required the KYC must be done for successful transaction of scholarship amount.
(v) Bank Account must be operational/active.
(vi) Bank Account must be preferably in any Nationalized Bank with core banking facility.
(vii) Bank Account must be in name of student only.

Q.No.5: Can I edit the information already saved and upto what time?
Answer: You can edit information filled by you until you submit the online application. To edit the application, go to the option “Student login”? enter the application id then click on submit ‘login’ button.

Q.No.6: Which fields I can edit?
Answer: – You can edit all details except the details entered in “Personal Details” tab. It may be noted that once you click on “Confirm and Submit” button your application will be forwarded to the next level and then you cannot edit further.

Q.No.7: Which fields in the application form are mandatory?
Answer :- Fields provided with red asterisk(*) mark are mandatory fields.

Q.No.8: Do I have to fill up the online application in one sitting?
Answer: – No. You can fill up the online application in many sittings, until you are satisfied that you have entered all desirable fields correctly. The software provides facility to save your application at every stage until you click on ‘Confirm & Submit’ button.

Q.No.9:What is UID number/Aadhaar Number?
Answer: UID number otherwise known as ‘Aadhaar’ number is Unique Identification Number given by Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). The Aadhaar Number should be seeded with the Bank Account in which Scholarship Amount is desired to be transferred. For this the concerned Bank may be contacted with a copy of the Aadhaar card.

Q.No.10: Do I need to get my Aadhaar Card to apply for Scholarship?
Answer: Aadhaar no. is optional for the Students in order to fill up the application form online. Students can also apply for Scholarship without entering the Aadhaar no. However, it is emphasized that student should enroll for Aadhaar at the earliest opportunity.

Q.No.11:What is a Temporary ID?
Answer: Temporary ID (TID) is only a reference number provided to the applicants as a token of their registration in the online database.

Q.No.12:Is there any Permanent ID?
Answer: Yes. A Permanent ID (PID) will be provided to the candidate once his/her application is submitted online. It will be conveyed to candidates through SMS and e-mail. Students should remember their PID as it will be required while applying for renewal. Receipt of PID does not give itself a guarantee for award of scholarship.

Q.No.13:What should I do if I forget my Temporary ID/Permanent ID?
Answer: The process of re-collection of the Temporary/Permanent id is given as below:
“Student login->Forgot Registration Details?” then enter the basic fields accordingly and click on the button “Get Registration details””.

Q.No.14: What should I do, if I do not find my institute name in the drop-down menu?
Answer: You should immediately approach the institute to contact with the nodal officer of the State where the institute is located. You can also approach the Nodal Officer of that State directly through e-mail under intimation to the Ministry of Minority Affairs. If your institute is an eligible institution, the State Government concerned would enter it into the database and then you can apply.

Q.No.15: How should I check the status of my application online?
Answer: You have to login under the option ‘Student Login’ by entering
your Permanent id and Date of Birth. Once login, you will be able to view the option ‘Check Your Status’. Under this option you can check your online status.

Q.No.16:How do I know the name and address of Nodal Officer/ State Department of my State?
Answer: The name and contact details of the Nodal Officer/State Department of all States/UTs are available under the link of Ministry of Minority Affairs on the home page of National Scholarship Portal (NSP).