The Directorate of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala has opened online applications for the Kerala Minority Welfare Urdu Scholarship 2026 under notification MWD/428/2026-S, and the last date to submit the form is 10.12.2026. The scheme gives a Rs 1000 cash award to SSLC students with Urdu as the first language and Higher Secondary students with Urdu as the second language who secured A+ in all subjects. Only permanent residents of Kerala studying in Kerala can apply, and the form is accepted online only through the official portal.
Complete guide to the Kerala Minority Welfare Urdu Scholarship 2026, covering eligibility, the Rs 1000 cash award, required documents, the online application steps, important dates and the official links.
Kerala Minority Welfare Urdu Scholarship 2026 Quick Highlights
Parameter
Details
Organization
Directorate of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala
Position
Urdu Scholarship
Job Type
State Scholarship
Location
Kerala
Eligibility
SSLC students with Urdu as first language and Higher Secondary students with Urdu as second language, with A+ in all subjects
About Directorate of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala
The Directorate of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala runs this state scholarship for Urdu students at the SSLC and Higher Secondary level, as per the official notification.
Area
Details
Organisation
Directorate of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala
Scholarship Name
Urdu Scholarship
Notification Number
MWD/428/2026-S
Notification Date
07-11-2026
Application Mode
Online only; no offline form or college-forwarded application under this notice
Eligible Levels
SSLC with Urdu as first language; Higher Secondary with Urdu as second language
Residence Condition
Permanent resident of Kerala and studying in Kerala (both required together)
Kerala Minority Welfare Urdu Scholarship 2026 Benefits and Funding
Detail
Information
Award Type
Fixed cash award linked to the 2026 advertisement
Award Amount
Rs 1000 cash award
Nature of Support
Cash payment; not a tuition fee waiver or monthly maintenance grant
Payment Condition
Applicant must have a bank account in their own name in a scheduled / commercial bank
Accounts Not Accepted
Parent's or joint account not in the student's own name
Eligibility Criteria for Kerala Minority Welfare Urdu Scholarship 2026
Requirement
Details
SSLC Applicants
Urdu as first language and A+ in all subjects
Higher Secondary Applicants
Urdu as second language and A+ in all subjects
Residence
Permanent resident of Kerala
Study Condition
Studying in Kerala
Bank Account
Account in the applicant's own name in a scheduled / commercial bank
Language Condition
Urdu only as first language (SSLC) or second language (Higher Secondary); additional or optional Urdu does not qualify
Marks Condition
A+ in every subject; a lower grade in even one other subject disqualifies the applicant
Not Eligible
Students from other states and Kerala-domiciled students studying outside the state
Who Should Apply
Background
Details
SSLC student in Kerala with Urdu as first language and A+ in all subjects
Yes
Higher Secondary student in Kerala with Urdu as second language and A+ in all subjects
Yes
Permanent resident of Kerala studying in Kerala
Priority consideration
Applicant with an individual bank account in a scheduled / commercial bank
Yes
Student who studied Urdu only as an additional or optional subject
Not eligible
Student with A+ in Urdu but a lower grade in another subject
Not eligible
Documents Required
Document
Details
Photo
Identity proof on the application form
Signature
Identity proof on the application form
SSLC Certificate
Establishes the stage of study
Mark List Copies
SSLC mark list for SSLC applicants; Plus Two mark list for Higher Secondary applicants, to establish the A+ in all subjects claim
Bank Passbook First Page
Must show the applicant's own name, account number, IFSC code and branch address
Registration Printout
Generated after submission and named as a separate required document
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Mistake
Details
Missing Plus Two mark list
Higher Secondary students often upload only the SSLC mark list and miss the Plus Two mark list
Parent's passbook
Uploading a parent's passbook instead of an account in the student's own name does not satisfy the payment condition
Cropped passbook image
An image that hides the IFSC code or branch address creates a mismatch
Skipping the printout
The registration printout is a separately listed required document, so it must be kept
Important Dates and Deadline
Event
Date
Notification Date
07-11-2026
Last Date to Apply
10.12.2026
Application Window
About one month for filling the form and uploading documents
Closing Time
Not specified; treat the deadline as Indian Standard Time (IST) and submit well before the end of 10.12.2026
Scope of Deadline
Applies to final submission of the online form, not merely to registration or starting a draft
How to Apply for Kerala Minority Welfare Urdu Scholarship 2026
Step
Action
1
Visit the Directorate's application portal at https://mwdscholarship.kerala.gov.in/ and open the Urdu Scholarship 2026 section under notification MWD/428/2026-S
2
Select the correct level — SSLC with Urdu as first language or Higher Secondary with Urdu as second language — before entering personal details
3
Fill the online form with name, school details, Urdu language position, and individual bank account details such as account number, IFSC code and branch address
4
Upload the scanned photo, signature, SSLC certificate and mark list copies of SSLC / Plus Two as required for your level
5
Upload the first page of your own bank passbook showing name, account number, IFSC code and branch address
6
Submit the form online and save the acknowledgment
7
Take a printout of the registration and keep it with the uploaded documents, as the notification lists the registration printout among the required papers
It is the Urdu Scholarship 2026 offered by the Directorate of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala under notification MWD/428/2026-S.
Q2. Which organisation offers the Urdu Scholarship 2026?
The Directorate of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala offers it.
Q3. Which government in Kerala has announced the Urdu Scholarship 2026?
The Government of Kerala announced it through its Directorate of Minority Welfare, with the notification issued on 07-11-2026.
Q4. Is the Urdu Scholarship 2026 offered by the Director of Backward Classes Welfare?
No, it is offered by the Directorate of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala.
Q5. What are the Urdu language and marks requirements?
SSLC students must have taken Urdu as the first language and Higher Secondary students as the second language; both groups must have secured A+ in all subjects.
Q6. Do I need a bank account in my own name to apply?
Yes, applicants must hold an account in their own name in a scheduled or commercial bank.
Q7. What documents are required for the Urdu Scholarship application?
Photo, signature, SSLC certificate, mark list copies of SSLC or Plus Two, the first page of the bank passbook showing name, account number, IFSC code and branch address, and the registration printout.
Q8. What is the last date to apply for the Urdu Scholarship?
The last date to apply online is 10.12.2026.
Q9. What is the benefit of the Urdu Scholarship?
Selected students receive a Rs 1000 cash award.
Q10. How can I apply for the Kerala Minority Welfare Urdu Scholarship 2026?
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