Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship for Minorities - Professional and Technical Courses (Karnataka) Apply Online 2026
How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)
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Verify Eligibility - Minority community, professional/technical course, competitive exam admission, income <= Rs 2.5L, >= 50% marks, max 2 siblings in MoMA schemes.
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NSP OTR Registration (MANDATORY FIRST) - Visit scholarships.gov.in, complete One Time Registration with Aadhaar Face Authentication via NSP OTR App, receive OTR Number.
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Apply on NSP (PRIMARY) - Login with OTR, select MCM for Minorities scheme, select Karnataka, fill form, upload documents, submit, note NSP Application ID.
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Apply on Karnataka SSP (SECONDARY) - Visit ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in, select Minority Welfare MCM, enter NSP Application ID (mandatory), fill SSP form, upload documents, complete e-attestation if required.
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Submit hard copies to college if required.
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Track on NSP, SSP, and PFMS (pfms.nic.in) portals.
FAQs for Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship for Minorities - Professional and Technical Courses (Karnataka)
Q.Who is eligible for the Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship?
Minority students (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi) residing in Karnataka who are pursuing professional/technical courses, have secured at least 50% in the previous exam, and have a family income under ₹2.5 lakh.
Q.Do I need to apply on both NSP and SSP portals?
Yes, candidates must apply first on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) to generate an NSP ID and then complete the application on the Karnataka State Scholarship Portal (SSP).
Q.What is the benefit for students in premier institutions?
Students admitted to listed premier institutes (like IITs, NITs, IIMs) receive full course fee reimbursement in addition to the standard maintenance allowance of ₹20,000 per year.