Karnataka Minority Post-Matric Scholarship

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Last verified: 25 May 2026 · How we verify scheme facts

What is Karnataka Minority Post-Matric Scholarship?

Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation Limited (KMDCL) provides post-matric scholarships to students from religious minority communities — Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi — studying Class 11 to PhD. Benefits include full tuition fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance ₹230-₹1,200/month (Hosteller) / ₹160-₹550/month (Day Scholar) as per central pattern. Annual family income limit: ₹2 lakh. Around 1 lakh minority students in Karnataka benefit annually. Apply on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) between July and November. This is a central scheme (Ministry of Minority Affairs) implemented by KMDCL.

Karnataka Minority Post-Matric Scholarship — Quick Overview

Scheme Name	Karnataka Minority Post-Matric Scholarship 2026 — Full Tuition + ₹1,200/Month for Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain Students
State	Karnataka (कर्नाटक)
Launched By	Government of Karnataka
Launch Year	2008
Benefit	Full tuition reimbursement + ₹230-₹1,200/month maintenance — minority students Class 11 to PhD
Category	Education
Beneficiaries	1 lakh+ minority students in Karnataka annually
Last Verified	25 May 2026
Official Portal	https://scholarships.gov.in

🇮🇳Hindi me Jankari — हिंदी में जानकारी

Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation Limited (KMDCL) — मुस्लिम, ईसाई, सिख, बौद्ध, जैन, पारसी छात्रों को Class 11 से PhD तक post-matric scholarship। पूरी tuition fee + ₹230-₹1,200/माह maintenance allowance। वार्षिक पारिवारिक आय ≤ ₹2 लाख। 1 लाख+ minority छात्र सालाना।

📖ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಅಲ್ಪಸಂಖ್ಯಾತ ಪೋಸ್ಟ್ ಮ್ಯಾಟ್ರಿಕ್ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿವೇತನ — ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾಹಿತಿKannada

ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಅಲ್ಪಸಂಖ್ಯಾತ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿ ನಿಗಮ (KMDCL) ಮುಸ್ಲಿಂ, ಕ್ರಿಶ್ಚಿಯನ್, ಸಿಖ್, ಬೌದ್ಧ, ಜೈನ ಮತ್ತು ಪಾರ್ಸಿ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಿಗೆ 11ನೇ ತರಗತಿಯಿಂದ ಪಿಎಚ್‌ಡಿ ವರೆಗೆ ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣ ಶುಲ್ಕ ಮರುಪಾವತಿ + ₹230-₹1,200/ತಿಂಗಳ ನಿರ್ವಹಣಾ ಭತ್ಯೆ ನೀಡುತ್ತದೆ.

📌 फायदा: ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಶುಲ್ಕ ಮರುಪಾವತಿ + ₹230-₹1,200/ತಿಂಗಳ ನಿರ್ವಹಣಾ ಭತ್ಯೆ ಅಲ್ಪಸಂಖ್ಯಾತ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಿಗೆ

पात्रता:

ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ನಿವಾಸಿ ಅಧಿಸೂಚಿತ ಅಲ್ಪಸಂಖ್ಯಾತ ಸಮುದಾಯ, ₹2 ಲಕ್ಷ ಕ್ಕಿಂತ ಕಡಿಮೆ ವಾರ್ಷಿಕ ಕುಟುಂಬ ಆದಾಯ, ಹಿಂದಿನ ವರ್ಷ ಕನಿಷ್ಠ 50% ಅಂಕಗಳು.

अर्ज कसा करावा:

scholarships.gov.in (ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿವೇತನ ಪೋರ್ಟಲ್) ನಲ್ಲಿ ಜುಲೈ-ನವೆಂಬರ್ ಮಧ್ಯೆ ನೋಂದಾಯಿಸಿ 'ಅಲ್ಪಸಂಖ್ಯಾತ ಪೋಸ್ಟ್ ಮ್ಯಾಟ್ರಿಕ್ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿವೇತನ' ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಮಾಡಿ ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿ.

Benefits of Karnataka Minority Post-Matric Scholarship

✅ Full tuition reimbursement + ₹230-₹1,200/month maintenance — minority students Class 11 to PhD

Who is Eligible for Karnataka Minority Post-Matric Scholarship?

✓ Karnataka resident belonging to notified religious minority community (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi)
✓ Studying in Class 11, 12, UG, PG, or PhD at recognized institution
✓ Annual family income below ₹2 lakh from all sources
✓ Passed previous qualifying exam with at least 50% marks
✓ Aadhaar Card with Karnataka address
✓ Not availing any other state/central minority scholarship for the same course

Documents Required for Karnataka Minority Post-Matric Scholarship

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How to Apply for Karnataka Minority Post-Matric Scholarship Online?

1scholarships.gov.in (National Scholarship Portal) पर जाएं
2'New Registration' पर click करें — Aadhaar + Karnataka address + mobile OTP
3Login करें → 'Minority Post-Matric Scholarship' → Karnataka select करें
4Form भरें: Personal details, Academic details, Minority community, Family income
5Documents upload करें: minority cert, income cert, marksheet, bonafide, fee receipt, bank passbook
6Submit → Institution verifies → KMDCL approves → DBT in 60-90 days

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Official Government Portal — Karnataka

Use scholarships.gov.in directly — there is no application fee, and no third party can speed up your approval.

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🔍How to Check Karnataka Minority Post-Matric Scholarship Status / Payment

1Login at scholarships.gov.in
2Click 'Check Your Status'
3View: Submitted → Institution Verified → KMDCL Approved → Disbursed

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Frequently Asked Questions — Karnataka Minority Post-Matric Scholarship

Karnataka minority scholarship mein kitna milta hai?−

Full tuition fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance: Hosteller Class 11-12: ₹380/month; UG/PG Hosteller: ₹570-₹1,200/month. Day Scholar Class 11-12: ₹230/month; UG/PG Day Scholar: ₹300-₹550/month. Plus books, study tour, thesis charges reimbursed for higher courses.

Karnataka minority scholarship income limit 2026?+

Scholarships.gov.in par apply kaise karein Karnataka minority?+

Can a student apply for both state and central minority scholarship?+