State Government SchemeVerified for 2026

MPhil/PhD Fellowship for Minority Students (Karnataka) Documents Required 2026

Required Documents Checklist

  • Minority Certificate
  • Income Certificate
  • Post-Graduation Marksheet
  • MPhil/PhD Admission Proof
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Bank Passbook

DBT Bank Seeding Warning

Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

FAQs for MPhil/PhD Fellowship for Minority Students (Karnataka)

Q.Which communities are eligible?

Muslim, Christian, Jain, Buddhist, Sikh, and Parsi students residing in Karnataka are eligible.

Q.What is the family income limit?

The annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹8 lakh.

Q.Can I receive this along with another government fellowship?

No, candidates already receiving UGC JRF/SRF or other government fellowships are not eligible.