Central Government SchemeVerified for 2026
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses CS (Minorities) Income Limit 2026
Maximum Annual Family Income
₹2,50,000 per annum
Income Verification Rules
Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).
- The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
- Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.
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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