Government SchemeVerified for 2026

NITK Surathkal Merit-cum-Means & Merit Scholarships Documents Required 2026

Required Documents Checklist

  • Parental Income Certificate (issued by Tehsildar)
  • Class 12 Marks sheet (for freshers) or CGPA grade card
  • Bank Passbook copy
  • Non-receipt of other scholarship undertaking

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 NITK Surathkal Merit-cum-Means & Merit Scholarships

Q.What is the minimum CGPA to continue the MCM scholarship?

You must maintain a CGPA of 7.0 or above at the end of each academic year.

Q.Can DASA students apply for the NITK MCM scholarship?

No, DASA, ICCR, and MEA category students are explicitly excluded from this scheme.

Q.Is the stipend paid monthly or annually?

The MCM stipend of ₹2,000 per month is usually disbursed in semester/annual installments.