State Government SchemeVerified for 2026

Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (Karnataka) Documents Required 2026

Required Documents Checklist

  • Minority Community Certificate (Muslim/Christian/Sikh/Buddhist/Jain/Parsi)
  • Income Certificate (PMS: <= Rs 2 lakh OR MCM: <= Rs 2.5 lakh)
  • Previous year/semester mark sheets (>= 50% marks)
  • Admission receipt/fee receipt
  • Aadhaar card
  • Bank account passbook (Aadhaar-linked with NPCI mapping)
  • Domicile certificate (Karnataka residency proof)
  • Identity card issued by institution
  • SSLC and PUC mark sheets
  • All semester/year mark sheets and degree certificates (if applicable)
  • Copy of competitive exam result/scorecard (if applicable for admission)
  • NSP One Time Registration (OTR) Number - MANDATORY
  • For e-attestation: Original documents to be shown to e-attestation officer

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 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.