Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship for Minorities - Professional and Technical Courses (Karnataka) Renewal Process 2026
Renewal Guidelines & Conditions
Renewals are submitted on the SSP portal using existing credentials. The candidate must have passed the previous academic year's examinations without backlogs, maintain regular attendance, and obtain institutional verification.
Key Renewal Prerequisites
- Must pass the previous annual/semester examination in the first attempt.
- No active backlogs or ATKT are permitted in most professional programs.
- Must maintain regular class attendance (typically 75% or higher) validated by the college.
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.