Manipur State Merit Scholarship Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Purely merit-based selection from verified applications based on marks in qualifying exams (Class 12 for UG, Degree for PG). No reservation on category/religion/gender. Merit list prepared by Directorate of University & Higher Education. Disbursed via DBT to student's bank account.
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for Manipur State Merit Scholarship
Q.What is the income ceiling?
Parent’s/guardian’s annual income should not exceed Rs. 4.5 lakh.
Q.Are integrated courses eligible?
Yes, but scholarship at undergraduate rate only.
Q.Can students in private/deemed universities apply?
No.
Q.What courses are covered?
Only first year general undergraduate and PG students.
Q.Is there any quota?
No reservation on category/religion/gender.