Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minority Students (NSP Portal)
For Students Pursuing Professional & Technical Courses in Goa
“Your talent can take you places — don’t let money hold you back.”
Engineering, medicine, law, hotel management, architecture — professional courses shape big dreams. But they often come with heavy fees and expenses, especially for students from minority backgrounds.
The Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, offers the Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses to students from Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, and Parsi communities.
This scheme doesn’t just reward merit — it empowers ambition.
🙋 Who Can Apply?
| âś… Criteria | Requirement |
| Religion | Belong to Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, or Parsi community |
| Course | Pursuing professional or technical UG/PG degree (e.g., Engineering, Medical, BBA, BCA, B.Pharm, Law, Nursing, etc.) |
| Academic Marks | 50% or more in the previous qualifying exam |
| Family Income | Annual family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh from all sources |
| Admission | Must have secured admission in recognized institution via competitive exam or merit |
| Domicile | Must be a resident of Goa and an Indian citizen |
đź’° What Financial Support Do You Get?
| đź’ˇ Component | đź’µ Amount |
| Tuition + Course Fee | Up to â‚ą20,000/year |
| Maintenance Allowance | â‚ą1,000/month (hostellers) |
| â‚ą500/month (day scholars) |
đź“Ś Total benefit: Up to â‚ą30,000 per year
📲 Paid directly to your bank account under DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer)
🎯 Why This Scholarship is Powerful
- đź’Ľ Supports high-fee technical & professional education
- 🎓 Enables students from modest homes to become engineers, doctors, IT professionals, designers, pharmacists, etc.
- đź’¸ Reduces student loan burden and financial stress
- 🔍 Encourages more minority youth to pursue skilled careers
“When a talented student lacks money, the country loses a future leader.”
đź“„ Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Income Certificate (from authorized officer)
- Minority Self-Declaration (by parent/guardian)
- Admission proof (Fee receipt, admission letter)
- Bonafide certificate from institution
- Previous year marksheet
- Student’s own bank account details
- Passport-size photograph
đź“ť How to Apply (Via NSP Portal)
- Visit gov.in
- Register or log in as a student
- Choose: Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses – Minority
- Fill in all personal and academic details
- Upload your documents
- Submit and note your Application ID for tracking
âś… The institute will verify your form and recommend for approval.
📅 Application Timeline (Expected 2025–26)
| 📌 Stage | 🗓️ Tentative Timeline |
| Application Start | August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 September 2025 |
| Institute Verification | October 2025 |
| Payment Disbursal | November–December 2025 |
📢 Dates may vary — follow ScholarSetu.in for verified updates.
🤝 Why Apply with ScholarSetu?
Technical course students are often first in their family to pursue such education — yet:
- Many miss deadlines
- Upload wrong documents
- Use wrong income format
- Get rejected over minor errors
🎯 ScholarSetu helps with:
âś… One-on-one support
âś… WhatsApp document sharing
âś… Form corrections + resubmissions
âś… Updates till payment success
💬 “Big dreams deserve small help. That’s what we’re here for.”
🔚 Final Words — Your Ambition Deserves Support
If you’re from a minority community and pursuing a professional or technical degree — this is the most rewarding scholarship available to you.
📲 Visit ScholarSetu.in and let us help you claim what you rightfully deserve.
🎓 Because your future career shouldn’t be limited by your family’s current income.