Answer

If you mean a personal Jain minority certificate, Maharashtra does not issue a separate religious or linguistic minority certificate to an individual. For proof, the state accepts the school leaving certificate entry; if that entry is not there, a notarized self-declared affidavit about religion/language can be used as proof of minority status. ( mdd.maharashtra.gov.in)

If you mean a minority status certificate for a Jain educational institution in Thane, then the official Maharashtra portal is the Minority Development Department / Maharashtra Minorities Institution Portal. Jainism is listed among the religious minorities there, and the first application carries a non-refundable fee of Rs. 5,500 with a maximum processing time of 90 days. ( mddapp.mahaonline.gov.in)

Explanation

For a person, you generally do not “make” a separate minority certificate in Maharashtra. You keep ready:

• school leaving certificate showing religion, if available
• otherwise, a notarized affidavit stating that you belong to the Jain community ( mdd.maharashtra.gov.in)

For an educational institution, the process is online through the state portal, and the page says you can apply through the official system and track the application there. The portal also says no physical visit is required unless mandated by law for that service. ( mdd.maharashtra.gov.in)

Spiritual Understanding

In Jain life, identity should be kept with truthfulness, simplicity, and correctness. So the practical approach is to use the proper government proof asked for by the authority, without unnecessary confusion or exaggeration. ( mdd.maharashtra.gov.in)

Takeaway

For Thane, Maharashtra:

• Individual Jain proof: school leaving certificate or notarized affidavit. ( mdd.maharashtra.gov.in)
• Jain institution minority status: apply online through the Maharashtra Minority Development Department portal. ( mddapp.mahaonline.gov.in)

If you want, I can next give you a step-by-step checklist in simple English or Marathi for the exact case you need.