SchemesSunday, 14 June 2026·The Hindu - National
A.P. Waqf Board’s ₹6-crore residential education scheme for 250 minority students: key facts for governance and schemes
The A.P. Waqf Board launched a ₹6-crore residential education scheme for 250 meritorious minority students selected through the Taalim-e-Hunar Talent Test.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In June 2026, the A.P. Waqf Board launched a residential education scheme in Vijayawada for 250 meritorious minority students at an estimated cost of nearly ₹6 crore.
Key specifics
- Minister N. M. D. Farooq distributed college allotment certificates to 250 students.
- The students were selected through the Taalim-e-Hunar Talent Test.
- Eligibility included at least 450 marks in Class X.
- Out of about 7,400 applicants, 6,605 candidates appeared for the test and 250 were selected.
- Girls had 33% reservation, but they formed 41% of the selected candidates.
Exam lens
Scheme-based MCQ focus: A.P. Waqf Board, ₹6 crore, 250 students, Taalim-e-Hunar Talent Test, 450 marks in Class X, 33% reservation for girls. TNPSC may ask which body funded the programme from its own resources.