Government SchemeVerified for 2026
Aikyashree Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities (West Bengal) Income Limit 2026
Maximum Annual Family Income
₹2,50,000 per annum
Income Verification Rules
Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).
- The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
- Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.
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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