Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship for Minorities - Professional and Technical Courses (Karnataka)
🏛️ Government of Karnataka •📍 Karnataka
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The previous application cycle (2025–26) closed on 30 November 2025. The upcoming 2026–27 cycle is expected to open soon. We will update the links here as soon as the official notification is released.
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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
The scholarship provides a maintenance allowance of ₹20,000 per annum via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts. For students in premier listed institutions (e.g., IITs, IIMs), it covers full course fee reimbursement without the ₹20,000 cap. Day scholars receive ₹5,000 annually (₹500/month for 10 months), while hostellers receive ₹10,000 annually (₹1,000/month for 10 months), in addition to the fee component.
Inclusions
Maintenance Allowance:Rs 20,000 per annum
Premier Institutes (85 listed):Full course fee reimbursement + Rs 20,000 maintenance (IITs, NITs, IIMs)
Other Institutions:Rs 20,000 maintenance + partial fee support
Direct Benefit Transfer to Aadhaar-linked account
Central + State Support
Family Limit:Max 2 children per family across ALL MoMA scholarships
Higher Income Limit:Rs 2.5 lakh (vs Rs 2 lakh for PMS)
Professional Course Focus for employability
NOT for correspondence/distance learning, certificate programs, general degrees, or students receiving other central govt scholarships.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
Direct Answer: To qualify for Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship for Minorities - Professional and Technical Courses (Karnataka), applicants must be enrolled in Post-Matric Professional/Technical: UG and PG professional/technical courses ONLY. Admission must be through competitive examination. (Minority Communities: Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi (Zoroastrian)). Family annual income must be within scheme parameters.
Educational Qualification
Post-Matric Professional/Technical: UG and PG professional/technical courses ONLY. Admission must be through competitive examination.
Must be enrolled in relevant courses. Minimum 50% marks required in previous exam.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Selection is based on merit and means:candidates must secure at least 50% marks in the previous qualifying exam and have an annual family income not exceeding ₹2.5 lakh
Admission to professional/technical courses must be through a competitive examination (or 50% marks if no competitive exam is required)
Candidates are ranked by merit
if marks are equal, lower income is considered.
Renewal Policy
Renewal requires successful completion of the previous academic year without backlogs, maintaining regular attendance, and obtaining institutional verification
Candidates must apply on the Karnataka SSP portal using existing credentials and submit the NSP Application ID
The scholarship continues only if the student remains enrolled in the same course and meets all eligibility criteria annually.
How to Apply Online
Direct Answer: Applications for Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship for Minorities - Professional and Technical Courses (Karnataka) must be submitted online via Online (Two Portals). Complete eKYC, upload scanned mandatory certificates, and submit before the closing date.
- 1NSP OTR Registration (MANDATORY FIRST)
Visit scholarships.gov.in, complete One Time Registration with Aadhaar Face Authentication via NSP OTR App, and receive your OTR Number.
- 2Apply on NSP (PRIMARY)
Login with your OTR, select the 'Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities' scheme, choose Karnataka, fill the form, upload documents (income certificate, minority declaration, marksheet, admission letter), submit, and note your NSP Application ID.
- 3Apply on Karnataka SSP (SECONDARY)
Visit ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in, select 'Minority Welfare MCM', enter your NSP Application ID (mandatory), fill the SSP form, upload documents, and complete e-attestation if required.
- 4Submit Hard Copies
If required by your college, submit hard copies of documents to the college nodal officer.
- 5Track Status
Monitor your application status on NSP (scholarships.gov.in), SSP (ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in), and PFMS (pfms.nic.in) portals.
Mandatory Documents Checklist
Direct Answer: Key documents required for application include Minority Community Certificate, Income Certificate from Tahsildar (<= Rs 2.5 lakh), Previous year mark sheet (>= 50% marks), Admission certificate from institute. Scans must be in PDF/JPEG format (under 200 KB).
Official Last Date & Timelines
Direct Answer: The official deadline for Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship for Minorities - Professional and Technical Courses (Karnataka) is 30 November 2025. Submit your application early to avoid last-minute portal server load.
Application Deadline
30 November 2025
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
Scholarship Quick Facts
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is the exact annual income limit to qualify for this scholarship?▼
The annual family income of the beneficiary or their parent/guardian must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh from all sources. This is a strict 'means' criterion for eligibility.
Q. Can I renew this scholarship if I get a backlog in my exams?▼
No. Renewal is conditional on successfully passing the previous academic year's examinations without any backlogs. You must also maintain regular attendance and obtain institutional verification.
Q. Do students in premier institutes like IITs get more than ₹20,000?▼
Yes. Students enrolled in the 85 premier institutes designated by the Ministry (such as IITs, IIMs, NITs) receive a full reimbursement of their actual tuition fees without the ₹20,000 cap, in addition to the maintenance allowance.
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