Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (Karnataka)
About the Program
The Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities in Karnataka provides financial assistance to students from minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi) pursuing education after Class 10. This scholarship has two components: PMS (Post-Matric Scholarship) for general courses with income limit Rs 2 lakh, and MCM (Merit-Cum-Means) for professional/technical courses with income limit Rs 2.5 lakh. Students must apply through BOTH National Scholarship Portal (NSP) first, then State Scholarship Portal (SSP). Karnataka domicile students studying outside the state are also eligible.
Benefits & Financial Support
Direct financial assistance for tuition and living expenses.
Inclusions
Fee
Reimbursement: Complete reimbursement of tuition fees and admission fees
Full payment of fees paid to recognized government or private institutions
Maintenance Allowance -
Varies by
Level: Class XI-XII/
P
UC: Rs 3,500-5,000/year
Diploma/ITI/
Polytechnic: Rs 5,000-7,000/year
Undergraduate (UG): Rs 7,000-12,000/year
Postgraduate (PG)/
Professional: Rs 10,000-20,000/year
Hosteller vs
Day
Scholar: Higher rates for hosteller students
Lower rates for day scholar students
Duration: Benefits provided for 10 months in an academic year (not 12 months)
P
M
S vs
M
C
M
Distinction: PMS (Post-Matric Scholarship): For PUC, general degree, diploma, ITI courses
Income limit Rs 2 lakh
MCM (Merit-Cum-Means): For professional/technical undergraduate and postgraduate courses
Income limit Rs 2.5 lakh
Higher maintenance allowance rates
Direct
Benefit
Transfer: All amounts credited to student's Aadhaar-linked bank account through DBT with NPCI mapping
Family
Limit: Maximum two children per family eligible across all Ministry of Minority Affairs scholarships
N
O
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Eligible
For: Correspondence or distance learning courses
Certificate or training programs
Students receiving other central government-funded scholarships.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Post-Matric (Class 11 onwards including PUC, ITI, Diploma, General Degree, Professional/Technical Courses, UG, PG). NOT applicable for correspondence/distance learning or certificate/training programs.
Must be enrolled in All fields of study.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Selection based on: Two-
Portal
Processing: Initial screening on NSP (National Scholarship Portal) by Ministry of Minority Affairs
Secondary processing on SSP (State Scholarship Portal) by Karnataka Directorate of Minorities
Only students NOT fully covered under NSP will receive benefits under SSP
Eligibility
Verification: Karnataka domicile status verified (students studying outside Karnataka also eligible if domicile)
Minority community certificate validation (Muslim/Christian/Sikh/Buddhist/Jain/Parsi)
Income verification (
P
MS: <= Rs 2 lakh,
M
CM: <= Rs 2.5 lakh)
Academic
Performance: Minimum 50% marks in previous semester/year examination
Continuous academic progression required
Family
Limit
Check: Maximum two children per family across ALL Ministry of Minority Affairs scholarships
System checks for siblings already receiving minority scholarships
Other
Scholarship
Check: Students receiving other central government-funded scholarships are disqualified
Institutional
Validation: Student enrollment verified by college/institution
E-attestation by designated officer (except PUC/ITI/Diploma students)
Principal forwards application online
Document
Verification: All certificates validated for authenticity
Aadhaar validation and NPCI bank mapping checked
Priority/
Workflow: NSP processed by Government of India level
SSP processes students not covered under NSP
Budget allocation determines final numbers
Disbursement: DBT to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts with NPCI mapping.
Renewal Policy
Yes - renewable if student: Secures >= 50% marks in exams
Continues in same course and institution
Maintains income eligibility
Does not receive other central govt scholarships
Fresh application required on both NSP and SSP each year.
Application Process
- 1NSP One Time Registration (MANDATORY FIRST PORTAL) - Visit https
//scholarships.gov.in (National Scholarship Portal). Click 'One Time Registration (OTR)'. Download NSP OTR Mobile App for Face Authentication. Complete Aadhaar-based eKYC using Face Authentication in app. Receive your OTR Number - this is CRITICAL for both NSP and SSP applications.
- 2
Apply on NSP (FIRST APPLICATION) - Log in to NSP with OTR credentials. Select 'Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities' scheme. Select Karnataka as your state. Choose PMS (general courses, income <= Rs 2L) OR MCM (professional courses, income <= Rs 2.5L). Fill application form with personal, academic, family, bank details. Upload all required documents on NSP portal. Submit NSP application. Note your NSP Application ID - REQUIRED for SSP application.
- 3Apply on SSP (SECOND APPLICATION) - Visit https
//ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in. Create account or log in. Click 'Apply for Post-Matric Scholarship'. Select 'Minority Welfare Department'. Enter your NSP Application ID from Step 2 (MANDATORY field). Select minority community (Muslim/Christian/Sikh/Buddhist/Jain/Parsi). Fill SSP application form. Upload documents again on SSP (may require re-upload). Confirm domicile status (Karnataka resident? Yes).
- 4E-Attestation (SSP Specific) - Visit SSP e-attestation portal separately. Upload documents for e-attestation. Visit your designated e-attestation officer IN PERSON with ORIGINAL documents. Officer will verify and e-attest your documents online. Note
E-attestation NOT required for PUC, ITI, GTTC, Diploma in Polytechnic/Education/Nursing/Pharmacy/Paramedical students.
- 5
Submit Hard Copies - Prepare TWO sets of complete application with all documents. Submit ONE full set to your college/institution principal. Keep ONE set for personal reference. Principal will forward application as per workflow.
- 6Track Status - NSP Portal
Log in to check NSP application status. SSP Portal: Log in to check SSP application status and payment updates. Monitor both portals regularly. Address any document queries immediately.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
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