Post-Matric Scholarship for EWS/General Category (Karnataka)
About the Program
The Post-Matric Scholarship for EWS/General Category students in Karnataka provides financial assistance to economically weaker students from general category who don't fall under SC/ST/OBC/Minority reservations. This includes special provisions for children of defense personnel (with higher income limit Rs 10 lakh), children of unorganized workers (auto drivers, laborers), and Brahmin community students through separate board. Income limits and benefits vary by specific sub-category and department. Students must be permanent Karnataka residents with minimum 50% marks.
Benefits & Financial Support
Direct financial assistance for tuition and living expenses.
Inclusions
Fee
Reimbursement:
Partial to full tuition fee reimbursement depending on: Specific sub-category (defense/unorganized worker/general EWS/Brahmin)
Department administering the scheme
Course type and level
Income bracket
Maintenance
Allowance: Rs 2,500 to Rs 10,000 per year (estimated - varies significantly by scheme)
Day scholar vs hosteller rates may differ
Defense Personnel Children Benefits (Special Category): For SC/ST children of defense personnel ONLY
Parents must be in Army, Navy, or Airforce
Rank: JCO (Junior Commissioned Officer), NCO (Non-Commissioned Officer), or Lower ranks
Higher income limit: Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh (unique provision)
Partial fee support for technical/professional courses
Unorganized Workers'
Children
Benefits: Special priority in selection
Relaxed income certificate requirements
Covers children of: Auto drivers, Daily wage laborers, Construction workers, Other unorganized sector workers
Brahmin
Development
Board
Scheme: Separate scheme for Brahmin community students
Income limit: Up to Rs 8 lakh per year
No income restriction for certain categories (verify on portal)
Minimum 50% marks required
Direct
Benefit
Transfer: All scholarship amounts credited to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts
Department-
Specific: Different departments (Social Welfare, Labour, Brahmin Board, AYUSH, etc.) have varying benefit structures.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Post-Matric (Class 11 onwards)
Must be enrolled in All fields of study.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Category
Verification: Appropriate EWS sub-category validation:
Defense: Parent's SC/ST certificate + Defense service verification + Rank confirmation (JCO/NCO/Lower)
Unorganized
Workers: Parent occupation verification (auto driver license, labor registration, construction worker card, etc.)
Brahmin: Community certificate validation through Brahmin Development Board
General
E
WS: Income and residency verification
Eligibility
Verification: Karnataka domicile status confirmed
Income verification based on category:
Defense: Rs 2.5-10 lakh range
Others: Typically <= Rs 2.5 lakh (or <= Rs 8 lakh for Brahmin)
Income certificate relaxation verified for unorganized workers if applicable
Academic
Performance: Minimum 50% marks in previous examination
Institutional
Validation: Student enrollment verified by college
Academic records checked
Principal approval required
Special
Priority: Children of unorganized workers get special consideration in selection
Defense personnel children have separate quota/pathway
Processing:
Applications processed by respective departments: Defence-related: Technical Education or Social Welfare Dept
Unorganized workers: Labour Department
Brahmin: Karnataka State Brahmin Development Board
General
E
WS: Social Welfare or other relevant department
Budget
Allocation: Final selection depends on budget availability in each department/category
Disbursement: DBT to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.
Renewal Policy
Yes - renewable annually
Conditions: Maintain >= 50% marks
Continue meeting income and category eligibility
Fresh application required each year.
Application Process
- 1Identify Your Sub-Category - Determine which EWS category you belong to
Children of SC/ST defense personnel? OR Children of unorganized workers (auto driver/laborer/construction)? OR General EWS with low income? OR Brahmin community student? This determines which department and scheme to apply under.
- 2Create SSP Account - Visit https
//ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in. Click 'Create New Account'. Enter Aadhaar number, name, mobile, email. Verify OTP. Link Aadhaar with bank account.
- 3Select Appropriate Department/Scheme - Log in to SSP portal. Click 'Apply for Post-Matric Scholarship'. Select the appropriate department
For Defense: Department of Technical Education or Social Welfare (verify). For Unorganized Workers: Labour Department. For Brahmin: Karnataka State Brahmin Development Board. For General EWS: Social Welfare or other relevant department. Select the specific EWS sub-scheme matching your category.
- 4Fill Application Form - Enter personal details (name, DOB, gender, contact). Fill academic information (course, institution, previous marks >= 50%). Provide family details (parent name, occupation, income). Enter income details (appropriate bracket for your category). For Defense
Enter parent's defense service details (force, rank, service number). For Unorganized Workers: Enter parent occupation specifics. Enter bank account details (Aadhaar-linked). Confirm Karnataka domicile status.
- 5Upload Documents - Upload income certificate (appropriate range for category). Upload mark sheets (>= 50% marks). Upload admission receipt and fee details. Upload Aadhaar card and bank passbook. Upload category-specific documents
Defense: SC/ST certificate + Defense service certificate + Rank proof. Unorganized Workers: Occupation proof (auto license/labor card/etc.). Brahmin: Community certificate. Upload domicile certificate.
- 6
Submit Application - Preview application. Verify all details, especially category selection. Check declaration box. Click 'Final Submit'. Download acknowledgment slip and note Application ID.
- 7
Institutional Verification - Submit acknowledgment to college office. College principal/head verifies application. Track verification status online.
- 8
Track Status - Log in regularly to check status. Monitor for approval and payment updates.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
Invalid Date
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
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