State Government SchemeVerified for 2026
Post-Matric Scholarship for EWS/General Category (Karnataka) Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- 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
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
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.
Supporting Guides
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Helpline1902, 080-22634300, postmatrichelp@karnataka.gov.in