State Government SchemeVerified for 2026

MPhil/PhD Fellowship for Minority Students (Karnataka) Income Limit 2026

Maximum Annual Family Income

₹8,00,000 per annum

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 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.