Merit Cum Means Based Scholarship For Students Belonging To The Minority Communities
✓ Information verified — June 2026A scholarship scheme by the Ministry of Minority Affairs for students from minority communities pursuing technical and professional courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in a listed institute. A total of 60,000 scholarships are targeted to be distributed as ‘Fresh’ Scholarships.
What You Get
- Scholarship for technical and professional courses at undergraduate level
- Scholarship for technical and professional courses at postgraduate level
- Support for studies in recognized institutes across India
- Merit-based financial assistance for qualified students
Who Can Apply
- Age: 15–60 years
- Must belong to a minority community as defined by the Ministry of Minority Affairs
- Must be enrolled or admitted in a recognized technical or professional institute
- Must be pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate level studies
- Selection based on academic merit and financial need
- Institute must be in the Ministry's approved list
Documents Needed
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- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Income Certificate
- 3. Bank Passbook
- 4. Admission Letter
- 5. Academic Certificates
- 6. Minority Community Certificate
- 7. Institution Affiliation Proof
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Minority Affairs
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 15–60 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/mcm-minNodal Ministry
Ministry Of Minority Affairs
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