Government Scholarship · Undergraduate, Postgraduate

Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses CS (Minorities)

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.

Ministry of Minority Affairs (MOMA), Government of India · All India

Annual Award₹30k+

Deadline31 Oct

Scheme Name	Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses CS (Minorities)
Provided By	Ministry of Minority Affairs (MOMA), Government of India
Eligibility Summary	Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income)

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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

₹30k+

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.

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Course fee reimbursement up to ₹20,000 per annum.
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Maintenance allowance:Hostellers receive ₹10,000/year (₹1,000/month); Day scholars receive ₹5,000/year (₹500/month).
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Full fee reimbursement for students studying in 85 listed premier institutes (IITs, IIMs, NITs, etc.).

Note: Restricted to professional/technical courses and notified minorities.

Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit

Education Level	Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Course / Stream	Engineering, Medical, Management, Law, Technical
Minimum Marks	50%
Income Limit	Up to ₹2.5 Lakh/year
Category / Caste	General
Domicile State	All India

Mandatory Documents Checklist

✓* Self-Declaration of Minority Community
✓* Family Income Certificate (< ₹2.50 Lakhs)
✓* Direct Admission receipt & qualifying exam mark sheets
✓* College Bonafide and fee structure
✓* Aadhaar-seeded Bank details

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.

How to Apply Online

Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.

1
NSP OTR
Register on the NSP portal at [scholarships.gov.in](https://scholarships.gov.in) to generate your OTR ID.
2
Select MCM Scheme
Log in using your OTR ID. Under MOMA schemes, click "Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses".
3
Upload Documents
Upload Income Certificate (< ₹2.50 Lakhs), minority self-declaration, and previous class marksheet.
4
Input College details
Upload your admission letter and fee receipts. If studying in premier 85 listed colleges, choose option for full fee reimbursement.
5
Submit
Confirm details and submit online. Follow up with your college nodal officer.

Common Questions (FAQs)

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.

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IndiaScholarships.in attempts to provide accurate information manually curated from official sources. 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.