Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses CS (Minorities)
About the Program
Complete guide to the Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship for Minorities on NSP. Learn about professional courses covered, ₹2.5L income limit, and list of 85 premier institutes.
Benefits & Financial Support
Reimburses course tuition fee up to ₹20,000/year, and provides a maintenance allowance of ₹1,000/month for hostellers and ₹500/month for day scholars.
Inclusions
* Course fee reimbursement up to ₹20,000 per annum. *
Maintenance allowance: Hostellers receive ₹10,000/year (₹1,000/month)
Day scholars receive ₹5,000/year (₹500/month). * Full fee reimbursement for students studying in 85 listed premier institutes (IITs, IIMs, NITs, etc.).
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Must be enrolled in Engineering, Medical, Management, Law, Technical. Minimum 50% marks required in previous exam.
Financial & Category
Important Note
Restricted to professional/technical courses and notified minorities.
Selection Process
Based on minority status, family income under ₹2.50 Lakhs, pursuing regular technical/professional degree, and academic merit.
Renewal Policy
Required each academic year by maintaining at least 50% marks in professional examinations.
Application Process
- 1
### Step-by-Step Application Guide
- 2**NSP OTR
** Register on the NSP portal at [scholarships.gov.in](https://scholarships.gov.in) to generate your OTR ID.
- 3**Select MCM Scheme
** Log in using your OTR ID. Under MOMA schemes, click "Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses".
- 4**Upload Documents
** Upload Income Certificate (< ₹2.50 Lakhs), minority self-declaration, and previous class marksheet.
- 5**Input College details
** Upload your admission letter and fee receipts. If studying in premier 85 listed colleges, choose option for full fee reimbursement.
- 6**Submit
** Confirm details and submit online. Follow up with your college nodal officer.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
31 October 2026
Applications close on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) in late October.
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
Scholarship Quick Facts
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q.What is the benefit for premier institutes?
Students enrolled in the 85 premier institutes designated by the ministry (like IITs, IIMs, NITs) receive a full reimbursement of actual tuition fees without the ₹20,000 cap.
Q.What is the family income limit?
The annual family income must not exceed ₹2.50 Lakhs per annum.
Q.Can a student apply for both MCM and Post-Matric?
No, a student is eligible to receive only one scholarship at a time. Applying for multiple will lead to rejection.
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Legal Disclaimer
IndiaScholarships.in attempts to provide accurate information manually curated from official sources. However, scholarship details, timelines, and eligibility can change without notice as per the provider's discretion. Applying for a scholarship does not guarantee selection. Always verify all information on the official Ministry of Minority Affairs (MOMA), Government of India website before final submission.
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