Do I need OTR registration for NSP?

Yes — since AY 2024-25, NSP applications need a 14-digit OTR number linked to Aadhaar. Complete OTR registration before starting the scholarship application.

Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship for Minority Girls (Classes 9–12)

Cash stipendCentral (NSP)Girls only

MERGED from 2022-23: minority girls (Classes 9–12, 50%+) now apply via NSP Pre/Post-Matric — ₹5,000–₹6,000/yr equivalent.

Last verified: 2026-10-03 · Yearly renewal required · Applies in: Rajasthan (state domicile usually required; central schemes apply across states)

Official portal → (NSP) Ask Sahayak

Amount you get

₹5,000/year (Classes 9–10) / ₹6,000/year (Classes 11–12)

Marks needed

≥50% in previous exam (Class 8 for 9th, Class 10 for 11th)

Income limit

Family income ≤ ₹2 lakh/year

Who can apply

Minority · Girls only

How to apply

NOTE: Begum Hazrat Mahal was merged into NSP Pre/Post-Matric schemes from 2022-23 (MAEF wound up) — minority girls now apply under Pre-Matric (Classes 9–10) or Post-Matric on NSP with OTR. Same 50% marks + ₹2L income rules carry over. School verifies.

Deadline: 31 October 2026 via Pre/Post-Matric (AY 2026-27; verify yearly)

Wait after verification: 2–6 months via DBT

Documents you need

• Minority declaration
• Income certificate
• Previous marksheet 50%+
• School bonafide
• Aadhaar-seeded account

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Why your scholarship money might not arrive (DBT/Aadhaar explainer)

Almost every scholarship is paid via DBT/PFMS straight to the student's bank account — not in cash, not to the school. The #1 reason money gets stuck is the bank account not being Aadhaar-seeded/NPCI-mapped. Check with your bank: 'Is my account DBT-enabled?'

Name mismatch is the #2 reason: the name on Aadhaar, bank account and application must match letter-by-letter. A single spelling difference (Kumar vs Kumaar) can hold payment for months.

Track on PFMS Know Your Payments or the NSP payment board.

Quick answers

Can I hold two scholarships together?

It depends on the schemes. From AY 2026–27, NSP allows one merit-based scholarship plus one or more welfare-based schemes (subject to each scheme's rules). Some schemes forbid combining benefits — always check the specific scheme conditions. (INSPIRE explicitly requires surrendering the other.)

Do I need to reapply every year?

Yes — this scheme needs yearly renewal with passing marks + attendance.

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Source: NSP (https://scholarships.gov.in) · Last verified: 2026-10-03. Amounts and dates change yearly — confirm on the official portal.