State SchemeVerified for 2026

Vidyasiri Food and Accommodation 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 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.