Aikyashree Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities (West Bengal) Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Based on satisfying the eligibility criteria: West Bengal domicile, minority community membership, 50% minimum marks in the last qualifying examination, admission in a professional/technical course, and annual family income below ₹2.5 Lakh.
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
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.