Central Government SchemeVerified for 2026

Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses CS (Minorities) Apply Online 2026

How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)

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    ### Step-by-Step Application Guide

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    **NSP OTR:** Register on the NSP portal at [scholarships.gov.in](https://scholarships.gov.in) to generate your OTR ID.

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    **Select MCM Scheme:** Log in using your OTR ID. Under MOMA schemes, click "Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses".

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    **Upload Documents:** Upload Income Certificate (< ₹2.50 Lakhs), minority self-declaration, and previous class marksheet.

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    **Input College details:** Upload your admission letter and fee receipts. If studying in premier 85 listed colleges, choose option for full fee reimbursement.

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    **Submit:** Confirm details and submit online. Follow up with your college nodal officer.

FAQs for 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.