State Government SchemeVerified for 2026

MPhil/PhD Fellowship for Minority Students (Karnataka) Selection Process 2026

How Candidates are Selected

Merit-based selection of registered scholars, subject to verification of income (under ₹8 lakh) and minority status.

Verification Flow

1
Institute Nodal Officer Verification

Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.

2
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction

The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.

3
Fund Disbursement via DBT

The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.

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.