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Means-cum-merit scholarships score academic performance, financial need and extracurricular contribution. Academic performance usually dominates, but need is the differentiator between candidates of similar academic standing — which is why income documentation matters as much as marks.
Eligibility score
Score = Academic % x 0.6 + Need factor x 25 + Extracurricular x 0.75
Need factor
Need factor = max(0, 1 - Family income / Income threshold)
Yes — they ignore income entirely and rank on academic and competitive achievement, so a high income does not disqualify.
Documented leadership, a specific and credible study plan, and strong references. Generic applications fail even with good marks.