Minority Welfare Kerala Urdu Scholarship 2026 - Apply Online
Facts checked: against the official notice at mwdscholarship.kerala.gov.in on 13 November 2026.
Quick Summary
| Item | Details | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Update Type | Scholarship | What this post is about |
| Organisation | Directorate of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala | Body conducting this scholarship |
| Post / Exam | Urdu Scholarship | Name of the post, exam or programme |
| Advertisement No. | MWD/428/2026-S | Official notification reference number |
| Application Mode | Online | How to apply (online or offline) |
| Last Date | 10.12.2026 | Final day to submit the application |
| Salary / Stipend | Rs 1000 cash award | Pay scale or monthly stipend offered |
| Eligibility | SSLC students with Urdu as first language who secured A+ in all subjects; Higher Secondary students with Urdu as second language who secured A+ in all subjects | Minimum qualification needed to apply |
| Official Website | mwdscholarship.kerala.gov.in | Apply and download the official notification here |
The Directorate of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala has opened online applications for the Urdu Scholarship 2026, with the last date to apply as 10.12.2026. The scheme offers a Rs 1000 cash award to SSLC and Higher Secondary students in Kerala studying Urdu who secured A+ in all subjects, and applications must be submitted through the official scholarship portal.
Directorate of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala Urdu Scholarship 2026: Overview
This is a state scholarship by the Directorate of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala for students in Kerala studying Urdu at SSLC or Higher Secondary level, as per the official notification.
The notification for this year is numbered MWD/428/2026-S and was issued on 7 November 2026. It specifies online as the only application mode, so there is no offline form or college-forwarded application under this notice.
Only permanent residents of Kerala who are studying in Kerala need to consider this scheme. Students from other states, or Kerala-domiciled students studying outside the state, do not fit the residence-cum-study condition stated in the notice.
Directorate of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala Urdu Scholarship 2026 Benefits and Funding
Selected students receive a cash award under this Urdu Scholarship, as detailed in the benefits table below.
As per the official notification, the support is a fixed cash payment linked to the 2026 advertisement, not a tuition fee waiver or monthly maintenance grant. The table shows the exact amount payable to an eligible awardee.
Payment is tied to the applicant having a bank account in their own name in a scheduled / commercial bank. Applications giving a parent's or joint account that is not in the student's own name will not match the payment condition.
Directorate of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala Urdu Scholarship 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Only SSLC students with Urdu as first language and Higher Secondary students with Urdu as second language, with A+ in all subjects and Kerala residence-cum-study status, can apply.
- SSLC students with Urdu as first language who secured A+ in all subjects
- Higher Secondary students with Urdu as second language who secured A+ in all subjects
- Students studying in Kerala who are permanent residents of Kerala
- Applicants must have a bank account in their own name in a scheduled / commercial bank
Who fits the academic condition
The language requirement changes with the level. An SSLC applicant must have taken Urdu as the first language, while a Higher Secondary applicant must have taken Urdu as the second language. A student who studied Urdu only as an additional or optional subject outside these two positions does not meet the stated condition.
The marks condition is absolute: A+ in all subjects. A student with A+ in Urdu but a lower grade in even one other subject in SSLC or Plus Two does not qualify.
Residence, study and bank condition
Both conditions must hold together — permanent resident of Kerala and studying in Kerala. Either condition alone is not enough. The applicant must also hold an individual account in a scheduled / commercial bank; accounts in the name of parents or guardians do not satisfy this clause.
Directorate of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala Urdu Scholarship 2026 Important Dates and Deadline
Submit the online form on or before 10.12.2026, as per notification MWD/428/2026-S dated 07-11-2026. The notified window is about a month for filling the form and uploading documents.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 07-11-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10.12.2026 |
The sources notify only the date and do not notify a closing time. Treat the deadline as Indian Standard Time (IST) and complete final submission well before the end of 10.12.2026 to avoid last-day congestion.
The closing date applies to final submission of the online form, not merely to registration or starting a draft.
How to Apply for Directorate of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala Urdu Scholarship 2026
Applications for this scholarship can be submitted online only through the Directorate's portal within the notified window.
- Visit the Directorate's application portal and open the Urdu Scholarship 2026 section under notification MWD/428/2026-S.
- Select the correct level — SSLC with Urdu as first language or Higher Secondary with Urdu as second language — before entering personal details.
- 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.
- Upload the scanned photo, signature, SSLC certificate and mark list copies of SSLC / Plus Two as required for your level.
- Upload the first page of your own bank passbook showing name, account number, IFSC code and branch address.
- Submit the form online and save the acknowledgment.
- Take a printout of the registration and keep it with the uploaded documents, as the notification lists the registration printout among the required papers.
Directorate of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala Urdu Scholarship 2026 Documents Required
Applicants must keep identity, study and bank proofs ready exactly as listed in the official notification, with the full list shown below.
- Photo
- Signature
- SSLC certificate
- Bank passbook first page with name, account number, IFSC code and branch address
- Registration printout
- Mark list copies of SSLC / Plus Two
What each paper proves
The photo and signature establish identity on the form, while the SSLC certificate establishes the stage of study. Mark list copies establish the A+ in all subjects claim — SSLC applicants show the SSLC mark list and Higher Secondary applicants show the Plus Two mark list.
The bank passbook first page is used to verify the payment condition. It must clearly show the applicant's own name, account number, IFSC code and branch address; a cropped image that hides the IFSC or branch address creates a mismatch.
Easy to get wrong
Higher Secondary students often upload only the SSLC mark list and miss the Plus Two mark list. Another common error is uploading a parent's passbook instead of an account in the student's own name. Keep the registration printout generated after submission, since it is named as a separate required document.
Directorate of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala Urdu Scholarship 2026 Important Links
Use only the official portal at https://mwdscholarship.kerala.gov.in/ to read the notice and submit the form. The portal provides the single entry point for this scholarship, with access to the full text of MWD/428/2026-S with the eligibility and document clauses and to the online submission.
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Website | mwdscholarship.kerala.gov.in |
Do not use third-party forms. If a page does not open, return to the portal homepage and proceed from there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which organisation offers the Urdu Scholarship 2026?
The Directorate of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala offers the Urdu Scholarship under notification number MWD/428/2026-S.
Which government in Kerala has announced the Urdu Scholarship 2026?
The Government of Kerala has announced the scholarship through its Directorate of Minority Welfare. The notification was issued on 07-11-2026.
Is the Urdu Scholarship 2026 offered by the Director of Backward Classes Welfare?
No, this scholarship is offered by the Directorate of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala.
What are the Urdu language and marks requirements for SSLC and Higher Secondary students?
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.
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.
What documents are required for the Urdu Scholarship application?
Applicants need their photo and signature with SSLC certificate and mark list copies of SSLC or Plus Two. They also need the first page of the bank passbook showing name, account number, IFSC code and branch address along with the registration printout.
What is the last date to apply for the Urdu Scholarship and what is the benefit?
The last date to apply online is 10.12.2026. Selected students receive a Rs 1000 cash award.
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