Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities (Professional/Technical)

iAbout This Scheme

Central scholarship for minority community students pursuing technical and professional courses such as BE, MBBS, MBA, and other graduate and post-graduate professional programmes. The scheme combines merit and means criteria to support talented but economically weaker minority students.

🎁Key Benefits

Course fee up to ₹20,000/year (government institutions) or ₹20,000/year (private)
Maintenance allowance: ₹1,000/month for hostellers; ₹500/month for day scholars
Covers technical/professional UG and PG courses
30% reserved for girl students

✅Eligibility Criteria

1
At least 50% marks in qualifying exam
2
Belongs to notified minority community
3
Admission through merit-based selection/entrance test

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📝How to Apply

1

Register on NSP

Visit scholarships.gov.in

2

Select Scheme

Choose 'Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities'

3

Complete Form

Fill course, merit, and income details

4

Upload Documents

Upload admission proof, fee receipts, community certificate

5

Institute Verification

Institution verifies enrolment; amount disbursed via DBT

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Is engineering included?

Yes, BTech/BE and other AICTE-approved technical courses are covered.