Central Government SchemeVerified for 2026
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses CS (Minorities) Documents Required 2026
Required 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
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
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.
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