MPhil/PhD Fellowship for Minority Students (Karnataka)
Directorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka · Karnataka
| Scheme Name | MPhil/PhD Fellowship for Minority Students (Karnataka) |
| Provided By | Directorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka |
| Eligibility Summary | PhD & Research · Minority, Muslim, Christian, Jain, Buddhist, Sikh, Parsi · Karnataka residents · Family income up to ₹8 Lakh/year |
About the Program
The MPhil/PhD Fellowship for Minority Students in Karnataka provides monthly stipends of up to ₹10,000 to minority scholars pursuing full-time research degrees in recognized universities.
Benefits & Financial Support
₹1.2 Lakh+
The fellowship provides financial assistance disbursed monthly via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts. For Ph.D. scholars, the fellowship is ₹10,000 per month, totaling ₹120,000 annually. For M.Phil. scholars, it is ₹8,000 per month, totaling ₹96,000 annually. Under certain government orders, specialized fellowships for minority students in universities can reach ₹25,000 per month with an additional annual contingency grant of ₹10,000. An NPCI-mapped active bank account is mandatory for disbursement.
Monthly fellowship of ₹10,000 for PhD and ₹8,000 for MPhil scholars to support full-time research.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | PhD & Research |
| Course / Stream | Relevant courses |
| Income Limit | Up to ₹8 Lakh/year |
| Category / Caste | Minority, Muslim, Christian, Jain, Buddhist, Sikh, Parsi |
| Domicile State | Karnataka |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓Minority Certificate
- ✓Income Certificate
- ✓Post-Graduation Marksheet
- ✓MPhil/PhD Admission Proof
- ✓Aadhaar Card
- ✓Bank Passbook
Selection Process
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Candidates are selected based on their eligibility, which includes being a resident of Karnataka, belonging to a notified minority community (Muslim, Christian, Jain, Buddhist, Sikh, Parsi), being enrolled in a full-time M.Phil. or Ph.D. course at a government-recognized university, having an annual family income not exceeding ₹6 lakh, and being not more than 35 years of age
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Government employees or full-time working professionals are not eligible.
Renewal Policy
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The fellowship is generally awarded for the maximum duration of the course (2 years for M.Phil. and 3 years for Ph.D.)
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Renewal is subject to satisfactory academic progress and continued fulfillment of all eligibility criteria annually
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Recipients must not be receiving any other fellowship or scholarship for the same study and course from Central or State Government sources or bodies like UGC.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
- 1Check Eligibility
Ensure you meet all the specified criteria, including Karnataka domicile, minority community status, enrollment in a full-time M.Phil./Ph.D. course at a government-recognized university, age limit (not exceeding 35 years), and annual family income (not exceeding ₹6 lakh). Verify that you are not a government employee or full-time working professional.
- 2Obtain Required IDs
Make sure your family has a Kutumba ID. Also, ensure your academic data is updated and available through UUCMS (University and College Management System) or UNIDATA.
- 3
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) OTR (if applicable): If required, register on the National Scholarship Portal to obtain a One Time Registration (OTR) number. This may involve Aadhaar-based biometric authentication via the AadhaarFACERD App.
- 4Visit the Application Portal
Go to the official Seva Sindhu Portal at `https://sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in`.
- 5Register/Login
If you are a new user, create an account. Otherwise, log in with your existing credentials.
- 6Find the Scholarship Scheme
Navigate through the portal to locate the "MPhil/PhD Fellowship for Minority Students" under the Directorate of Minorities schemes.
- 7Fill the Application Form
Complete the online application form accurately, providing all necessary personal, academic, and income details.
- 8Upload Documents
Upload scanned copies of the required documents, which typically include: * Karnataka Domicile Certificate * Minority Community Certificate * Income Certificate * Aadhaar Card (ensure your bank account is Aadhaar-seeded and NPCI mapped for DBT) * Admission/Enrollment proof for your full-time M.Phil./Ph.D. course * Previous academic mark sheets/certificates * Bank Passbook copy * Age proof * An affidavit declaring non-employment and that you are not receiving other similar fellowships (as per the format specified by the Directorate of Minorities).
- 9Review and Submit
Carefully review all the entered information and uploaded documents before submitting your application.
- 10Track Application Status
After submission, regularly check the status of your application on the portal using your application ID.
Common Questions (FAQs)
Who is eligible for the MPhil/PhD Fellowship for Minority Students (Karnataka)?
To be eligible, candidates must be residents of Karnataka and belong to notified minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Jain, Buddhist, Sikh, or Parsi). Applicants must be pursuing a full-time M.Phil. or Ph.D. course at a government-recognized university. The annual family income should not exceed ₹6 lakh, and the applicant's age must be no more than 35 years. Individuals who are government employees or full-time working professionals are not eligible.
How is the fellowship amount disbursed, and what are the annual amounts provided?
The fellowship amount is disbursed monthly through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the beneficiary's Aadhaar-seeded bank account. It is crucial that the bank account has active NPCI mapping. For Ph.D. scholars, the fellowship is ₹10,000 per month, totaling ₹120,000 annually. For M.Phil. scholars, the fellowship is ₹8,000 per month, amounting to ₹96,000 annually. In specific circumstances, specialized fellowships can provide up to ₹25,000 per month with an additional annual contingency grant of ₹10,000.
What are the conditions for renewing the fellowship, and can I receive other scholarships simultaneously?
The fellowship is granted for the maximum duration of the course (2 years for M.Phil. and 3 years for Ph.D.) and requires satisfactory academic progress for continued support. Beneficiaries are not permitted to concurrently hold any other fellowship or scholarship for the same study and course from either Central or State Government sources, or from other bodies such as the UGC.
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