Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship for Minorities - Professional and Technical Courses (Karnataka) Last Date & Deadlines 2026
Application Deadline
30 September 2025
Timeline Details & Extensions
Applications must be submitted and finalized before 11:59 PM on the closing date. We advise students to submit applications at least a week in advance to avoid last-minute server bottlenecks.
- Institute-level verification continues for 15-30 days after the student application deadline.
- Incomplete or unfinalized drafts are auto-rejected on the last date.
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.