Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship for Minorities - Professional and Technical Courses (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka · Karnataka
| Scheme Name | Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship for Minorities - Professional and Technical Courses (Karnataka) |
| Provided By | Government of Karnataka |
| Eligibility Summary | Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income) |
About the Program
The Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities (MCM) in Karnataka provides financial assistance to minority community students pursuing professional and technical courses at UG and PG levels. Administered by Ministry of Minority Affairs through NSP and Karnataka Directorate of Minorities through SSP, this scholarship offers Rs 20,000 per year. Students admitted to 85 premier institutes (IITs, NITs, IIMs) receive full course fee reimbursement plus maintenance. Minimum 50% marks, family income below Rs 2.5 lakh, admission through competitive exam required. Separate from general Post-Matric Minorities scheme (PMS).
Benefits & Financial Support
₹30k+
The Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship for Minorities provides financial assistance for professional and technical courses. The scholarship amount is ₹20,000 per annum for course fees. Additionally, a maintenance allowance is provided, which is ₹10,000 per annum for hostellers and ₹5,000 per annum for day scholars. For students admitted to 85 listed premier institutions, a full course fee reimbursement is provided. The scholarship funds are disbursed directly to the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
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Maintenance Allowance:Rs 20,000 per annum
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Premier Institutes (85 listed):Full course fee reimbursement + Rs 20,000 maintenance (IITs, NITs, IIMs)
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Other Institutions:Rs 20,000 maintenance + partial fee support
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Direct Benefit Transfer to Aadhaar-linked account
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Central + State Support
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Family Limit:Max 2 children per family across ALL MoMA scholarships
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Higher Income Limit:Rs 2.5 lakh (vs Rs 2 lakh for PMS)
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Professional Course Focus for employability
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NOT for correspondence/distance learning, certificate programs, general degrees, or students receiving other central govt scholarships.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | Post-Matric Professional/Technical: UG and PG professional/technical courses ONLY. Admission must be through competitive examination. |
| Course / Stream | Relevant courses |
| Minimum Marks | 50% |
| Income Limit | No income bar |
| Category / Caste | Minority Communities: Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi (Zoroastrian) |
| Domicile State | Karnataka |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓Minority Community Certificate
- ✓Income Certificate from Tahsildar (<= Rs 2.5 lakh)
- ✓Previous year mark sheet (>= 50% marks)
- ✓Admission certificate from institute
- ✓Tuition fee receipt
- ✓Proof of admission through competitive exam
- ✓Aadhaar card
- ✓Bank account passbook (Aadhaar-linked)
- ✓Domicile certificate
- ✓Identity card from institution
- ✓NSP One Time Registration (OTR) Number - MANDATORY
Selection Process
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Candidates are selected based on academic merit and financial need
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Applicants must have secured at least 50% marks or an equivalent grade in their previous final examination
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The annual family income from all sources should not exceed ₹2.50 lakh
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Applications are ranked by academic performance, with preference given to candidates with lower family income in case of ties
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A total of 60,000 scholarships are allocated annually across India, distributed proportionally based on the minority population as per the 2011 Census
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Institutions and State Departments verify the submitted details
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Furthermore, 30% of scholarships are earmarked for female students, which are transferable to male students if eligible female candidates are unavailable within the community.
Renewal Policy
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To renew the scholarship for the subsequent academic year, the student must maintain at least 50% marks or an equivalent grade in the previous year's examination (or each semester/trimester of the previous year) while pursuing the same course in the same institution
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Renewal applications must be submitted annually through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) before the specified closing date.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Online (Two Portals). Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
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Register on National Scholarship Portal (NSP): Visit the official National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at `scholarships.gov.in`. Click on 'New Registration' and complete the one-time registration by providing your personal details, mobile number, email ID, state of domicile, category, and bank account information. An Aadhaar-seeded bank account is mandatory for DBT.
- 2Obtain NSP ID
After successful registration, you will receive an NSP ID, which is crucial for applying on the State Scholarship Portal (SSP).
- 3Apply on NSP
Log in to the NSP using your credentials and select the 'Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses CS' under the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Fill in all required academic and personal details accurately.
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Apply on State Scholarship Portal (SSP - Karnataka): After applying on NSP and obtaining an NSP ID, visit the Karnataka State Scholarship Portal (SSP) at `ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in` or `ssp.karnataka.gov.in`. You must apply on SSP using your NSP ID, as it is compulsory for submission.
- 5Upload Documents
Prepare and upload self-attested copies of the following documents: * Self-certified community certificate (minority status). * Income certificate issued by a competent authority (showing annual family income not exceeding ₹2.50 lakh). * Mark sheets demonstrating at least 50% marks in the previous qualifying examination. * Fee receipts for the current academic year, clearly stating admission and tuition fees. * Residential/Domicile Certificate of Karnataka. * Bank account details (first page of passbook) with IFSC code, in the student's name (Aadhaar-seeded). * Aadhaar Card copy. * Institution Verification Form/Bonafide Certificate (for MCM students). * Passport-size photograph.
- 6Submit Application
Review all entered information and uploaded documents thoroughly before final submission.
- 7Track Status
You can track the status of your application online through the 'Track Your Application Status' feature on both the NSP and SSP portals. This allows you to monitor its progress from institute verification to final approval and disbursement.
Common Questions (FAQs)
Who is eligible to apply for the Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities in Karnataka?
To be eligible, an applicant must belong to one of the notified minority communities (Muslims, Christians, Jains, Buddhists, Sikhs, Parsis), be a domicile of Karnataka, have secured at least 50% marks in their previous final examination, and have an annual family income from all sources not exceeding ₹2.50 lakh. Students must be pursuing a professional or technical course.
What is the correct application process for this scholarship?
The application process involves two main steps: first, you must apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at `scholarships.gov.in`. Once you have an NSP ID, it is mandatory to also apply on the Karnataka State Scholarship Portal (SSP) at `ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in` or `ssp.karnataka.gov.in`, using your generated NSP ID.
How will I receive the scholarship funds and how can I track its status?
The scholarship amount will be directly transferred to your Aadhaar-seeded bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). You can track the status of your application at every stage, from institution verification to final approval and payment, by logging into your account on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and the State Scholarship Portal (SSP).
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