How to get Minority Certificate in Kozhikode?

Written By Gautham Krishna   | Updated on June 20, 2023




A minority certificate is an official statement provided to the citizen by the state government confirming that the person belongs to the minority community. It is used to apply for pension service and school admission with fees concession. Minorities in Kerala include Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Buddha and Parsi.

If Minority Certificate is required for outside State Purposes, the certificate will be issued from Taluk(s) Office.

If Minority Certificate is required for State Purposes, the certificate will be issued from Village(s) Office.

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Documents Required for Minority Certificate in Kozhikode

Following documents are required to get Minority Certificate in Kozhikode.

  • School Certificate

  • Ration Card

  • Proof of Caste/Community

Edistrict Registration

To get Minority Certificate online, you need to register in the Kerala E-district portal. 

Follow the below steps to register in Edistrict portal.

Kerala Edistrict Registration Create Account

  • Enter the basic details about the applicant such as name, address, aadhaar number etc.

  • Provide the login and password details.

  • Applicant has to validate their Aadhaar number to complete the registration in  E-district portal.

Apply Online for Minority Certificate in Kozhikode

Follow the below steps to apply online for Minority Certificate.

  • Click on "Apply Now".

  • Select the eDistrict Register No.

  • Select the purpose of the application. (State Purpose/Outside State Purpose)

  • Enter the details of the applicant and the parent.
  • Provide the declaration.

  • Click on "Save and Forward".

  • Upload the required documents.

  • Click on Next.

  • Make the required payment.

Track Status of Minority Certificate in Kozhikode

Follow the below steps to track the status of your Minority Certificate in Kozhikode.

Edistrict Kozhikode Minority Certificate Track Status

  • Choose "From Date" and "To Date". Click on "Go".
  • Now you can see the list of all your requests.

  • Click on the certificate request to view the status of the request.

Download Minority Certificate in Kozhikode

If your application is approved, you will get an SMS informing that your Minority certificate is issued. Follow the below steps to download the Minority Certificate in Kozhikode. 

  • Choose "From Date" and "To Date". Click on "Go".

  • Click on Minority Certificate to download it.

Apply Offline for Minority Certificate in Kozhikode

Issuing Authority

  • Tahsildar issues the Minority Certificate in Kozhikode.

Time Required for Minority Certificate in Kozhikode

  • A minority certificate will be issued 3 days from the date of application.

Charges

If you are obtaining the service from Akshaya Centre, your charges will be

  • General Category- Rs 25 through Akshaya and Rs. 15 through E-district Portal

  • BPL card- Rs 15 through Akshaya and Rs. 15 through E-district Portal

Application Forms

Minority Certificate Application Form in Kerala

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