Government SchemeVerified for 2026
Aikyashree Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities (West Bengal) Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- Aadhaar Card
- Marksheet of last qualifying exam showing 50%+ marks
- Income Certificate issued by competent authority (BDO/Tahsildar)
- Fee receipt of current year admission/semester
- Bank Passbook showing IFSC and Account Number
- Passport-size Photograph
- College Bonafide/Admission Certificate
- Proof of entrance exam clearance (if applicable)
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
FAQs for Aikyashree Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities (West Bengal)
Q.Who is eligible for the Aikyashree Merit-cum-Means (MCM) scholarship?
Minority students who are residents of West Bengal, pursuing professional or technical undergraduate/postgraduate studies, with at least 50% marks in the last exam and a family income below ₹2.5 Lakh.
Q.Which courses are covered under Merit-cum-Means?
Professional and technical courses like B.Tech, MBBS, MBA, LLB, B.Pharm, B.Sc. Nursing, CA, CS, MCA, etc., in government-recognized institutions are covered.
Q.What is the scholarship amount for Merit-cum-Means?
Day scholars receive ₹22,000 per year, and hostellers receive ₹33,000 per year, paid directly to their bank account.
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