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All India · Student / MinorityAlso known as: Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities · MCM · अल्पसंख्यकों के लिए मेरिट-कम-मीन्स छात्रवृत्ति
Merit-cum-means scholarship for minority-community students in Class 9 and above based on both marks and family income.
| Scheme | Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities (MCM) |
|---|---|
| For | Student / Minority |
| Where | All India |
| Yearly value (approx.) | ₹25,000 |
| Department | Ministry of Minority Affairs |
| How to apply | Online |
| Info checked | 2026-10-13 |
In short — check the official website for the full rules.
Apply online on the official government website (link below).
Open in YojanaSahay App & Check Eligibility → or browse all schemes Visit Official Government Website ↗Indian citizens. For: Students. Family income up to ₹3 lakh a year.
₹25,000/year (technical/professional) · ₹10,000/year (general degree) + course fee reimbursement up to ₹20,000 (about ₹25,000 a year)
Aadhaar Card, Minority Community Certificate (Muslim/Christian/Sikh/Buddhist/Jain/Parsi), Income Certificate (≤₹2.5L/year), Previous Year Mark Sheet (min 50%), Admission Letter, Bank Account (Aadhaar-linked).
Apply online on the official website: https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/nmmss
Answer a few simple questions on YojanaSahay — it tells you free of cost which schemes you qualify for, with the documents for each.
Official link last checked: 2026-10-13