GOKDOM Scholarships – Last Date, List of Scholarship, Eligibility, Application Process

GOKDOM – The Directorate of Minorities under the Government of Karnataka, popularly known as GOKDOM, majorly focuses on issues relating to the notified Minorities such as Christians, Muslims, Sikhs, Parsis, Jains, and Buddhists. Located in Bengaluru, the directorate acts as the nodal agency for all the schemes, including scholarships, being run by the state and the central governments for the welfare of the Minority Community.

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Latest Update: The applications for pre-matric, post-matric, and merit-cum-means scholarships for minority community students in Karnataka are open. The last date to apply is 31st October 2023. Read further to learn more.

GOKDOM – What it is?

GOKDOM was carved out of the Directorate of Backward Classes in 1999-2000 to uplift the socio-economic status of people belonging to the minority community. The key functions that the directorate serves for the minority communities in Karnataka include –

  • Schemes to accelerate their socioeconomic development
  • Educational schemes for students
  • Implementation of schemes especially for children and women
  • Suitable training and employment opportunities for students to tackle the problems related to economic backwardness

The directorate looks after planning, coordination, evaluation as well as the implementation of development schemes for the benefit of minority community students.

GOKDOM – The Comprehensive Scholarship List

GOKDOM hosts all the schemes offered by the Directorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka including scholarships, fellowships, fee reimbursement schemes, schemes for food and accommodation, madrasa schemes and more. Here is a comprehensive list of all the scholarships that are listed at GOKDOM along with their estimated application period and the rewards that they offer to the prospective students.

GOKDOM Scholarship – Award Details

Scholarship Name Awards
Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities of Karnataka The scholarship covers tuition fees, admission fees and maintenance allowance
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities of Karnataka The scholarship covers tuition fees, admission fees and maintenance allowance
Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities, Karnataka Scholarships up to INR 30,000
National Overseas Scholarship for Minority Community Students, Karnataka Scholarship up to INR 20,00,000 per annum up to 2 years covering the cost of course, living expenses and one side airfare
Incentive for SSLC & 2nd PUC Students, Karnataka A one-time incentive of INR 10,000 to SSLC students and INR 20,000 to 2nd PUC students
MPhil and PhD Fellowship for Minority Students, Karnataka Fellowship up to INR 25,000 per month

A contingency grant of INR 10,000 per annum

GOKDOM Scholarship – Application Period

Scholarship Name Application Period*
Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities of Karnataka August to March
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities of Karnataka August to March
Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities, Karnataka August to March
National Overseas Scholarship for Minority Community Students, Karnataka May to July
Incentive for SSLC & 2nd PUC Students, Karnataka August to September
MPhil and PhD Fellowship for Minority Students, Karnataka May to June

*The above-mentioned application period is tentative and may change at the discretion of the scholarship provider.

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GOKDOM Scholarships – Eligibility Criteria

Since the scholarships are being offered by the Directorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka, the key eligibility that is applicable for all the scholarships is that only students belonging to the minority community and having domicile in Karnataka state can apply. Furthermore, to get specific eligibility criteria for each scholarship, refer to the table given below which contains detailed eligibility criteria for all the scholarships offered by the Directorate.

GOKDOM Scholarships – Eligibility Criteria

Scholarship Name

Eligibility Conditions

Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities of Karnataka
  • Students must be studying in Classes 1 to 10.
  • The percentage of marks obtained by the student in the previous annual examination should be more than 50%. (Not applicable for students of Class 1)
  • The family income of the applicant should not be more than INR 1,00,000 from all sources.
  • The students belonging to other states who are studying in Karnataka cannot apply.
  • The students who are domiciles of Karnataka but studying in some other state can apply.
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities of Karnataka
  • The students of Class 11 to PhD level can apply.
  • The marks obtained in the previous qualifying examination should be 50% or above.
  • The annual family income should be more than INR 2,00,000.
  • The students pursuing studies through correspondence or certificate/training level courses cannot apply.
  • The students belonging to other states who are studying in Karnataka cannot apply.
Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities, Karnataka
  • The student must be pursuing graduation or post-graduation in a professional/technical stream.
  • The marks obtained in the previous examination should be more than 50%.
  • The total annual family income from all sources should not exceed INR 2,50,000.
National Overseas Scholarship for Minority Community Students, Karnataka
  • Applicant’s age should not be more than 38 years from the commencement of the course.
  • The marks scores in the last degree should be 60% or its equivalent grade.
  • The scholarship is applicable for selected courses only.
Incentive for SSLC & 2nd PUC Students, Karnataka
  • Applicant must have passed class 10th or 12th with 85% marks or above.
MPhil and PhD Fellowship for Minority Students, Karnataka
  • The age of the applicant should not be more than 35 years.
  • The annual income of the family should be less than INR 6,00,000.
  • Government employees or full-time employees are not eligible to apply.

GOKDOM – Application Process to Follow

Notably, all the scholarships listed with the Directorate of Minorities have distinctive application processes. While applicants need to apply for some scholarships offline, there are some scholarships that should be applied through GOKDOM. Also, the applications for scholarships that are centrally sponsored are done online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). The table given below contains a detailed description of how and where an applicant can apply for a specific scholarship.

GOKDOM Scholarships – How to Apply?

Scholarship Name How to Apply?
Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities of Karnataka Apply online through NSP (National Scholarship Portal) and then apply through State Scholarship Portal
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities of Karnataka Apply online through NSP (National Scholarship Portal) and then apply through State Scholarship Portal
Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities, Karnataka Apply online through NSP (National Scholarship Portal) and then apply through the State Scholarship Portal
National Overseas Scholarship for Minority Community Students, Karnataka Apply offline through GOKDOM
Incentive for SSLC & 2nd PUC Students, Karnataka Apply online through GOKDOM
MPhil and PhD Fellowship for Minority Students, Karnataka Apply online or offline through GOKDOM

GOKDOM Scholarships – FAQs

What is the maximum scholarship amount sanctioned for the National Overseas scholarship for minority community students in Karnataka?

The National Overseas Scholarship for minority community students in Karnataka offers selected scholars a maximum scholarship amount of INR 20,00,000 per annum for a duration of up to 2 years. This scholarship covers the cost of the course, living expenses, and provides one-side airfare.

What are the mandatory documents required to apply for GOKDOM scholarships?

Applicants are required to keep Aadhaar card, passport size photographs, verification form by the institute, minority community certificate, applicant's bank account proof, self-declaration of income certificate, domicile certificate handy to apply for this scholarships.

What is the type of GOKDOM scholarship?

GOKDOM scholarships are only available for minority community. Hence, it could be also called as Minority scholarship.

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GOKDOM – Contact Details

In case of any query regarding any information related to scholarships listed at GOKDOM, an applicant can connect with the directorate’s office by email or on-call. Please find the contact details hereunder –

Directorate of Minorities,

20th & 21st Floor,

V V Towers (Main),

Dr. B R Ambedkar Veedhi,

Bangalore – 560001

GOKDOM Helpline – 080 22535900

Email: gokdom@gmail.com

Website: https://dom.karnataka.gov.in/english

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