Vidyasiri Food and Accommodation Scholarship for OBC Students (Karnataka) Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Based on OBC category (Cat-1 under ₹2.5L, others under ₹1.0L), Karnataka domicile, staying in a private PG/hostel, and study distance > 5km.
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for Vidyasiri Food and Accommodation Scholarship for OBC Students (Karnataka)
Q.Is this scheme open to students living in government hostels?
No, students residing in government-run or government-aided hostels are excluded. It is strictly for hostellers in private PG/rooms.
Q.What is the family income limit?
Category 1 students must have income under ₹2.5 Lakhs; Categories 2A, 3A, 3B must have income under ₹1.0 Lakh.
Q.What is the minimum distance required?
The student's college must be at least 5 km away from their permanent residential address.