Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Professional & Technical Courses (CS) — UG/PG

The Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses is a Central Government scholarship aimed at supporting students from minority communities pursuing higher education. It is awarded based on a combination of academic merit and financial need, helping students enroll in undergraduate and postgraduate professional courses.

The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs and disbursed through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). It provides financial assistance covering both course fees and maintenance allowance. The scholarship promotes inclusive education by enabling students from economically weaker minority backgrounds to access quality higher education.