Central Government (Ministry of Minority Affairs) + State Government (Karnataka Directorate of Minorities) SchemeVerified for 2026
Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship for Minorities - Professional and Technical Courses (Karnataka) Eligibility Criteria 2026
Qualifying Mark/Percent50% marks in previous class
Target Education LevelsPost-Matric Professional/Technical: UG and PG professional/technical courses ONLY. Admission must be through competitive examination.
Eligible Caste/CategoriesMinority Communities: Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi (Zoroastrian)
Gender LimitAll
Residency/Domicile Requirements
Must be a domicile/permanent resident of Karnataka (Karnataka domicile students studying outside state also eligible)
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.
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