A Minority Certificate is a document that certifies that a person belongs to a minority community. In Assam, the six minority communities are Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and Parsis.

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A Minority Certificate can be used to avail of various benefits and concessions offered by the government, such as:
- Admission to educational institutions with fee concession
- Scholarships
- Employment opportunities
- Government housing schemes
To apply for a Minority Certificate in Assam, you must follow these steps:
- Register on the Sewa Setu portal
- Click on the “Apply Online” tab and select the “Application for Minority Community Certificate” service.
- Fill out the application form and upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit your application.
The application process is entirely online and can be completed in a few minutes. The application fee is INR 100 for general applicants and INR 50 for SC/ST applicants.
Once your application is submitted, it will be processed by the authorities. If your application is approved, you will be issued a Minority Certificate within 15 working days.
Here are the documents that you need to upload with your application:
- Proof of identity (e.g., Aadhaar card, voter ID card, passport)
- Proof of residence (e.g., electricity bill, water bill, rent agreement)
- Proof of minority status (e.g., community certificate issued by a religious head or a community organization)
For more information on how to apply for a Minority Certificate in Assam, you can visit the Sewa Setu portal or contact the Welfare of Minorities and Development Department.
Here are some additional tips for applying for a Minority Certificate in Assam:
- Make sure that you have all of the required documents before you start the application process.
- Double-check your application form carefully before you submit it.
- Pay the application fee using a valid credit or debit card.
- Keep track of the status of your application by logging into the Sewa Setu portal.