Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship for Minorities - Professional and Technical Courses (Karnataka) Documents Required 2026
Required 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
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
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.