Central Government SchemeVerified for 2026
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses CS (Minorities) Last Date & Deadlines 2026
Application Deadline
31 October 2026
Applications close on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) in late October.
Timeline Details & Extensions
Applications must be submitted and finalized before 11:59 PM on the closing date. We advise students to submit applications at least a week in advance to avoid last-minute server bottlenecks.
- Institute-level verification continues for 15-30 days after the student application deadline.
- Incomplete or unfinalized drafts are auto-rejected on the last date.
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.
Supporting Guides
Official Support
WebsiteOfficial Portal
Helpline1800-11-2001, helpdesk@nsp.gov.in