Karnataka SSP Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC/Minority)

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Karnataka's single-window SSP for post-matric fees + maintenance.

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

Amount you get
Fees + maintenance per SSP group rates; Vidyasiri food/hostel add-on for eligible
Marks needed
Pass previous exam; Karnataka study + Aadhaar-seeded account + SSP registration
Income limit
SC/ST ≤ ₹2.5L; BC Cat-I ≤ ₹2.5L, Cat-IIA/IIIA/IIIB ≤ ₹1L (verify on SSP)
Who can apply
SC / ST / OBC / Minority / EWS · Any

How to apply

Apply on Karnataka SSP (ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in).

Deadline: Dept-wise windows on SSP (verify live portal)

Wait after verification: 3–8 months via DBT

Documents you need

  • • Caste + income certificates
  • • SSLC/previous marksheet
  • • Study certificate
  • • Aadhaar-seeded account
  • • Fee receipt

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

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