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) Income Limit 2026

Maximum Annual Family Income

No Income Bar / Not specified

Income Verification Rules

Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).

  • The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
  • Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.

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.