Karnataka Minority Pre-Matric Scholarship (Classes 1–8)

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Karnataka minority Classes 1–8 (income ≤ ₹1L) via SSP.

Last verified: 2026-10-03 · Yearly renewal required · Applies in: Karnataka (state domicile usually required; central schemes apply across states)

Amount you get
Classes 1–8 only; ~₹1,000–₹10,000/year by class/hostel (verify on SSP)
Marks needed
Enrolled in Classes 1–8 only (Classes 9–10 via post-matric); SSP account required
Income limit
Family income ≤ ₹1 lakh/year
Who can apply
Minority · Any

How to apply

Apply via SSP Karnataka pre-matric window (same SSP account as SC stream).

Deadline: FY 2026–27 applications open (verify yearly)

Wait after verification: Via DBT to Aadhaar-seeded account

Documents you need

  • • Minority self-declaration
  • • Income certificate
  • • Aadhaar
  • • Bonafide certificate
  • • Bank account

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Why your scholarship money might not arrive (DBT/Aadhaar explainer)

Almost every scholarship is paid via DBT/PFMS straight to the student's bank account — not in cash, not to the school. The #1 reason money gets stuck is the bank account not being Aadhaar-seeded/NPCI-mapped. Check with your bank: 'Is my account DBT-enabled?'

Name mismatch is the #2 reason: the name on Aadhaar, bank account and application must match letter-by-letter. A single spelling difference (Kumar vs Kumaar) can hold payment for months.

Track on PFMS Know Your Payments or the NSP payment board.

Quick answers

Can I hold two scholarships together?

It depends on the schemes. From AY 2026–27, NSP allows one merit-based scholarship plus one or more welfare-based schemes (subject to each scheme's rules). Some schemes forbid combining benefits — always check the specific scheme conditions. (INSPIRE explicitly requires surrendering the other.)

Do I need to reapply every year?

Yes — this scheme needs yearly renewal with passing marks + attendance.

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Source: SSP Karnataka (https://ssp.karnataka.gov.in) · Last verified: 2026-10-03. Amounts and dates change yearly — confirm on the official portal.

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