State SchemeVerified for 2026
Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (Karnataka) Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Based on OBC category, Karnataka residency, and family income limit <= ₹2.5 Lakhs (Cat-1) or <= ₹1.0 Lakh (others).
Verification Flow
1
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
2
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
3
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
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.
Supporting Guides
Official Support
WebsiteOfficial Portal
Helpline080-80808080, helpdesk-ssp@karnataka.gov.in