Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (Karnataka)
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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
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)
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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
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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 relevant courses. Minimum 50% marks required in previous exam.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Selection is based on category eligibility (belonging to Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, or Parsi community), securing at least 50% in the previous final exam, and family annual income not exceeding ₹2,00,000.
Renewal Policy
Renewal candidates must apply on the SSP portal using their existing login/KUTUMBA ID, show passing of the previous academic year, maintain required attendance, and complete verification from their college.
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.
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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.
- 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.
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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.
- 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
30 November 2025
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
Scholarship Quick Facts
Common Questions (FAQs)
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.
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