Post-Matric Scholarship for EWS/General Category (Karnataka) Apply Online 2026
How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)
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Identify 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.
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Create 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.
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Select 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.
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Fill 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.
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Upload 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.
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Submit Application - Preview application. Verify all details, especially category selection. Check declaration box. Click 'Final Submit'. Download acknowledgment slip and note Application ID.
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Institutional Verification - Submit acknowledgment to college office. College principal/head verifies application. Track verification status online.
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Track Status - Log in regularly to check status. Monitor for approval and payment updates.
FAQs for Post-Matric Scholarship for EWS/General Category (Karnataka)
Q.What is the maximum income limit for EWS/General category scholarships in Karnataka?
The annual family income ceiling is typically ₹8,00,000, aligning with EWS criteria, although specific departmental boards might specify lower limits.
Q.Which community-specific boards offer EWS scholarships under this portal?
Specific boards like the Karnataka State Brahmin Development Board administer EWS/General scholarships (such as the Sandipani Scholarship) via the SSP portal.
Q.Can General/EWS students get professional course fee reimbursement?
Yes, students admitted under merit quotas (like KCET or NEET) in professional courses can get partial to full tuition fee reimbursement depending on the specific board's guidelines.