Government SchemeVerified for 2026
NITK Surathkal Merit-cum-Means & Merit Scholarships Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
MCM is based on CGPA >= 7.0 and income < ₹4.5 Lakhs. Merit is based strictly on academic rank (top 5 in branch) and CGPA > 9.0.
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 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.
Supporting Guides
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