State SchemeVerified for 2026

Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (Karnataka) Income Limit 2026

Maximum Annual Family Income

₹2,50,000 per annum

Income Verification Rules

Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).

  • The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
  • Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.

FAQs for Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (Karnataka)

Q.What is the family income limit for OBC students in Karnataka?

Category 1 students must have income under ₹2.5 Lakhs; Categories 2A, 3A, 3B must have income under ₹1.0 Lakh.

Q.Is this scholarship paid via DBT?

Yes, both maintenance allowance and tuition fees are credited to the student's active Aadhaar-linked bank account.

Q.Who issues the valid income certificate?

The certificate must be issued by a competent revenue authority with a valid RD number.