Documents Required Guide
Karnataka Scholarships Documents Required 2026
Checklist of certificates, marksheets, identification cards, and verification files needed for a successful application. Find parameters, rules, and structures for all 27 active programs in Karnataka.
Program Comparison - Documents Required
| Scholarship Name | Documents Required Info | Annual Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Karnataka) | * Caste and Income Certificate (Digital SC), * SATS ID / College Registration details, * College Admission and Nodal approved fee structure, * Aadhaar Card & Aadhaar-seeded Bank Passbook | ₹60,000 | 30 Nov 2026 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Karnataka) | ST Caste Certificate, Income Certificate (annual family income <= Rs 2.5 lakh for Category 1, or between Rs 2.5-10 lakh for Category 2 engineering/medical), Previous year mark sheets (minimum 50% marks), Admission receipt/fee receipt, For Category 2: Proof of admission through KEA-CET or Comed-K, Aadhaar card, Bank account passbook (Aadhaar-linked), Domicile certificate/proof of Karnataka residency, Academic records from UUCMS portal or university, NSP One Time Registration (OTR) ID - MANDATORY, For hostellers: Registration in State Hostel Portal (SHP) or SSP-HMIS portal | Amount Varies | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (Karnataka) | * Caste and Income Certificate with RD Number, * SATS ID / College registration, * College Bonafide and Fee Structure, * Aadhaar Card & Aadhaar-seeded Bank Passbook | ₹30,000 | 30 Nov 2026 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (Karnataka) | Minority Community Certificate (Muslim/Christian/Sikh/Buddhist/Jain/Parsi), Income Certificate (PMS: <= Rs 2 lakh OR MCM: <= Rs 2.5 lakh), Previous year/semester mark sheets (>= 50% marks), Admission receipt/fee receipt, Aadhaar card, Bank account passbook (Aadhaar-linked with NPCI mapping), Domicile certificate (Karnataka residency proof), Identity card issued by institution, SSLC and PUC mark sheets, All semester/year mark sheets and degree certificates (if applicable), Copy of competitive exam result/scorecard (if applicable for admission), NSP One Time Registration (OTR) Number - MANDATORY, For e-attestation: Original documents to be shown to e-attestation officer | Amount Varies | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for EWS/General Category (Karnataka) | Income Certificate (range Rs 2.5-10 lakh depending on category), Mark sheets (minimum 50% marks), Admission receipt/fee receipt, Aadhaar card, Bank account passbook (Aadhaar-linked), Domicile certificate/Karnataka residency proof, For Defense Category: SC/ST caste certificate of parent + Defense service certificate (Army/Navy/Airforce proof, rank proof - JCO/NCO/Lower), For Unorganized Workers: Parent occupation certificate/proof (auto driver license, labor card, construction worker registration, etc.), For Brahmin Category: Brahmin community certificate, Academic records from institution, Other documents as specified by specific department/scheme | ₹15,000 | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities - UDID (Karnataka) | UDID (Unique Disability ID) Card - MANDATORY, Disability Certificate (if separate from UDID), Previous year mark sheets (minimum 50% marks), Income Certificate (family income <= Rs 2.5 lakh estimated), Admission receipt/fee receipt, Aadhaar card, Bank account passbook (Aadhaar-linked), Domicile certificate/Karnataka residency proof, Caste certificate (if applicable for SC/ST/OBC/Minority), Academic records from institution, Medical certificate specifying disability type and percentage (may auto-populate from UDID database) | Amount Varies | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Vidyasiri Food and Accommodation Scholarship for OBC Students (Karnataka) | * SSP ID / Student login details, * Caste and Income Certificate with RD Number, * College Bonafide and passed previous year's mark sheets, * Rental PG certificate or Warden verification certificate | ₹16,200 | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship for Minorities - Professional and Technical Courses (Karnataka) | Minority Community Certificate, Income Certificate from Tahsildar (<= Rs 2.5 lakh), Previous year mark sheet (>= 50% marks), Admission certificate from institute, Tuition fee receipt, Proof of admission through competitive exam, Aadhaar card, Bank account passbook (Aadhaar-linked), Domicile certificate, Identity card from institution, NSP One Time Registration (OTR) Number - MANDATORY | ₹20,000 | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Sandeepani Shishya Vethana Scholarship (Karnataka State Brahmin Development Board) | Brahmin Community Certificate, BPL Certificate or Income Certificate, SSLC (Class 10) Pass Certificate - MANDATORY, Previous year mark sheets (>= 50%), For 2nd year+: Previous year passing certificate, Admission receipt, Aadhaar card, Bank passbook (Aadhaar-linked), Domicile certificate | Amount Varies | 28 Feb 2026 |
| Pre-Matric SC Students (Karnataka) | (1) SATS ID (Student Achievement Track System ID), (2) Aadhaar card linked to bank account, (3) SC caste certificate issued by Revenue Department, (4) Income certificate from Revenue Department, (5) Previous year marks card (not required for Class 1), (6) Bank account passbook (Aadhaar-seeded and NPCI-mapped), (7) Recent passport-size photograph, (8) School bonafide certificate, (9) Freeship Card (downloadable after e-KYC completion) | Amount Varies | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Pre-Matric ST Students (Karnataka) | (1) SATS ID (Student Achievement Track System ID), (2) Aadhaar card linked to bank account, (3) ST caste certificate issued by Revenue Department, (4) Income certificate from Revenue Department, (5) Previous year marks card (not required for Class 1), (6) Bank account passbook (Aadhaar-seeded and NPCI-mapped), (7) Recent passport-size photograph, (8) School bonafide certificate | Amount Varies | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Pre-Matric OBC Students (Karnataka) | (1) SATS ID, (2) Aadhaar card linked to bank account, (3) OBC caste certificate (Cat 1/2A/3A/3B) from Revenue Department, (4) Income certificate, (5) Previous year marks card (not for Class 1), (6) Bank passbook (Aadhaar-seeded, NPCI-mapped), (7) Passport-size photo, (8) School bonafide certificate | ₹1,000 | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Pre-Matric Minorities (Karnataka) | (1) SATS ID, (2) Aadhaar card linked to bank account, (3) Minority community certificate (Muslim/Christian/Jain/Buddhist/Sikh/Parsi), (4) Income certificate (must show income ≤₹1L), (5) Previous year marks card (not for Class 1), (6) Bank passbook (Aadhaar-seeded, NPCI-mapped), (7) Passport-size photo, (8) School bonafide certificate | Amount Varies | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Pre-Matric PWD/UDID (Karnataka) | (1) SATS ID, (2) Aadhaar card linked to bank account, (3) Valid UDID (Unique Disability ID) card/number - MANDATORY, (4) Income certificate, (5) Previous year marks card (not for Class 1), (6) Bank passbook (Aadhaar-seeded, NPCI-mapped), (7) Passport-size photo, (8) School bonafide certificate, (9) Disability certificate (percentage of disability auto-fetched from UDID database) | Amount Varies | 31 Dec 2025 |
| SSP Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Scholarship (Karnataka) | Standard documents (Aadhaar, Marksheets, Caste & Domicile certificate) | ₹100,000 | 15 Jan 2026 |
| NMMS Scholarship (Karnataka) | Standard documents (Aadhaar, Marksheets, Caste & Domicile certificate) | ₹12,000 | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Sanchi Honnamma Scholarship (Karnataka) | Standard documents (Aadhaar, Marksheets, Caste & Domicile certificate) | ₹2,000 | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Bhagya Lakshmi Scheme (Karnataka) | Birth Certificate of girl child, BPL Ration Card of family, Income Certificate of parents, Aadhaar Card of parents and child, Immunization proof from health department | ₹100,000 | 31 Dec 2026 |
| Research Guidance PhD Fellowship for Backward Classes (Karnataka) | Caste Certificate, Income Certificate, Master degree marksheet, PhD Registration Letter, Aadhaar Card, Bank Account details, Research Synopsis | ₹120,000 | 31 Dec 2026 |
| MPhil/PhD Fellowship for Minority Students (Karnataka) | Minority Certificate, Income Certificate, Post-Graduation Marksheet, MPhil/PhD Admission Proof, Aadhaar Card, Bank Passbook | ₹120,000 | 31 Dec 2026 |
| National Overseas Scholarship for Minority Communities (Karnataka) | Caste/Minority Certificate, Income Certificate, Passport and Visa, Unconditional Offer Letter, Aadhaar Card, Academic Transcripts | ₹3,000,000 | 30 Nov 2026 |
| CM Raitha Vidya Nidhi - Farmer's Children Scholarship (Karnataka) | FRUITS ID (Farmer ID), Aadhaar Card, Student ID Proof, Previous Year Marksheet, Bank Passbook | ₹11,000 | 31 Dec 2026 |
| Samagra Shikshana Karnataka Fellowship | Postgraduate Degree Certificate, Work Experience Letters, Resume, Aadhaar Card, Kannada Language Proof | ₹840,000 | 31 Dec 2026 |
| Incentive for SSLC & 2nd PUC Students - Minorities (Karnataka) | Minority Certificate, SSLC/PUC Marksheet, Aadhaar Card, Bank Passbook, Domicile Proof | ₹20,000 | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Labour Department Scheme for Unorganized Workers' Children (Karnataka) | Labour Card / Contribution Proof, Aadhaar Card, Student Marksheet, College Fee Receipt, Bank Passbook | ₹11,000 | 31 Dec 2026 |
| VTU Jnana Yaana Doctoral Fellowship (JYDF) | Income and Caste Certificate, Marksheets of qualifying exam, PhD enrollment slip & progress report, Liaison cell recommendation | ₹120,000 | Open Now |
| VTU SC/ST Welfare Scheme (SCSP/TSP) | Caste Certificate, Income Certificate, Previous semester marksheets, VTU Admission fee receipt, Bank Passbook copy | ₹50,000 | Open Now |
FAQs on SSP Karnataka Scholarship Documents Required
Where can I find the official Documents Required document for Karnataka scholarships?
Official updates are released on the state portal. You can view direct links to these sources by clicking the individual scholarships listed above.
Are the details listed here verified for the 2026 academic year?
Yes, our editorial team audits all records in accordance with the latest government notifications. Always check the last verified dates on each scheme page.
Does this eligibility / criteria apply to all categories?
Rules vary between OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and General categories. Please click into specific scholarship detail pages to see caste-wise or class-wise breakups.
What if the portal shows different information?
Government portals are the final authority. We strive to sync updates weekly, but portal data always supersedes static indexes.
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