Margadeepam Scholarship 2026: ₹1,500 Annual Assistance for Kerala Minority Students
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Quick answer
The Margadeepam Scholarship is a Kerala state programme run by the Directorate of Minority Welfare. It gives ₹1,500 once each academic year to minority community students in Class 1st to Class 8th at government or government-aided schools, sent through Direct Benefit Transfer to an Aadhaar-linked bank account. Students apply offline through their school head with the prescribed form and documents.
At a glance
| Main benefit | ₹1,500 one-time annual scholarship through Direct Benefit Transfer |
| Ministry / department | Directorate of Minority Welfare |
| Level | State Government (Kerala) |
| Income limit | ₹2.5 lakh |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
The Margadeepam Scholarship was launched by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Kerala to provide educational financial assistance to minority community students studying in government and government-aided schools from Class 1st to Class 8th.
Benefits
- Scholarship amount of ₹1,500 per student per academic year.
- One-time Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts in the name of selected students.
- 30% of scholarships reserved for female students; male students considered if sufficient female applications not received.
- Additional merit points for disability (40% and above), orphan status, family income, and academic grades.
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Permanent resident of Kerala.
- Studying in Class 1st to Class 8th.
- Enrolled in a Government or Government-aided school.
- Belongs to a minority religious community: Hindu, Christian (all denominations), Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, or Parsi.
- Family annual income not exceeding ₹2,50,000.
- Must have an active Aadhaar-linked bank account in a nationalised or scheduled bank in own name.
- Must not receive any other scholarship simultaneously.
- Must apply fresh each academic year.
Who cannot apply
- Students already receiving benefits under any other scholarship scheme.
- Students whose family member is already receiving this scholarship (maximum two students per family).
- Students in private or self-financing schools.
Documents required
- Income Certificate.
- Minority/Community Certificate.
- Bank Passbook Copy.
- Disability Certificate (for 40% and above disability and category 2 disability).
- Death Certificate of Father/Mother/Both Parents (where applicable).
- Grade Sheet Copy.
How to apply
- 1Student: Download the prescribed application form from the Margadeepam portal.
- 2Student: Fill all mandatory fields, attach self-attested copies of required documents.
- 3Student: Submit the completed form to the Head of the Institution.
- 4Institution: Log in to the Margadeepam Scholarship portal using the last 5 digits of the Sampoorna School Code as username and password.
- 5Institution: Add all available classes (1 to 8) via 'Add Course in Institution'.
- 6Institution: Add students using 'Add Student' with admission number; fetch details from Sampoorna.
- 7Institution: Enter scholarship criteria (family income, academic grades) for each student via 'Add Scholarship Criteria'.
- 8Institution: Review eligible student list under 'Apply for Scholarship', certify correctness, and click 'Process Application' to submit.
- 9Institution: Track status under 'Submitted Applications' and view previous records via 'View Selected List'.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum family annual income limit to remain eligible?+
Family annual income must not exceed ₹2,50,000.
Can students with physical disabilities of 40% or above receive additional consideration?+
Yes, they receive 4 additional merit points in the selection process.
If both parents have passed away, is there special consideration?+
Students who lost both parents receive 4 merit points; those who lost one parent receive 2 points.
Which religious communities are eligible?+
Hindu, Christian (all denominations), Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi.
Is there reservation for female students?+
30% of scholarships are reserved for female students; male students considered if insufficient female applications.
What is the exact scholarship amount?+
₹1,500 as a one-time annual scholarship via Direct Benefit Transfer.
Can I apply for other government scholarships while receiving this?+
No, students cannot simultaneously avail other scholarship benefits.
How many students from the same family can receive this scholarship?+
Maximum two students from the same family.
Do I need to apply fresh every year?+
Yes, a fresh application is required each academic year.
What are the class range requirements?+
Class 1st to Class 8th in government or government-aided schools.
Which bank account type is mandatory?+
Aadhaar-linked bank account in the student's name with a nationalised or scheduled bank.
What happens if false information is provided?+
Scholarship cancelled immediately and entire amount must be returned.
Can private school students apply?+
No, only government and government-aided school students are eligible.
What is the last date for submitting applications?+
Student applications must be submitted online by 12-09-2025; institutional heads have until 19-09-2025 for verification and submission.
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