Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (Karnataka)
About the Program
Detailed guide to the Karnataka Post-Matric OBC Scholarship. Learn about income ceilings, mandatory certificates, and online application process.
Benefits & Financial Support
Covers tuition fees for government/aided colleges and provides maintenance allowances based on OBC categories.
Inclusions
* Tuition fee concessions in government/aided colleges. * Maintenance allowances paid via DBT.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, ITI
Must be enrolled in All Streams. Minimum 33% marks required in previous exam.
Financial & Category
Important Note
Requires digital OBC caste certificate and SATS ID.
Selection Process
Based on OBC category, Karnataka residency, and family income limit <= ₹2.5 Lakhs (Cat-1) or <= ₹1.0 Lakh (others).
Renewal Policy
Required each academic year through the SSP portal, uploading college passing transcripts.
Application Process
- 1
### Step-by-Step Application Guide
- 2**Access SSP
** Open the portal at [ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in](https://ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in).
- 3**Register/Login
** Register using SATS ID.
- 4**Select Scheme
** Click "Backward Classes Welfare Department" -> "Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC".
- 5**Upload Certificates
** Input Caste/Income RD numbers.
- 6**Verify and Submit
** Confirm and submit online. Follow up with your college clerk.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
30 November 2026
Applications typically open in July and close by late November.
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
Scholarship Quick Facts
Common Questions (FAQs)
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.
Help & Contact Support
Official Support
Need Application Help?
If you have trouble applying, you can check your eligibility or browse our step-by-step application guides.
Legal Disclaimer
IndiaScholarships.in attempts to provide accurate information manually curated from official sources. However, scholarship details, timelines, and eligibility can change without notice as per the provider's discretion. Applying for a scholarship does not guarantee selection. Always verify all information on the official Department of Backward Classes Welfare, Government of Karnataka website before final submission.
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