Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (Karnataka) Apply Online 2026
How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)
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NSP 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.
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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.
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Apply 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).
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E-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.
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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.
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Track 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.
FAQs for Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (Karnataka)
Q.Which minority communities are eligible for this scholarship?
Students belonging to Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi communities who are permanent residents of Karnataka are eligible.
Q.Is registration on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) mandatory?
Yes, minority students are generally required to first register on the NSP to obtain an NSP ID before applying on the Karnataka State Scholarship Portal (SSP).
Q.What is the maximum family income limit to apply?
The annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹2,00,000 for the Post-Matric Scholarship.