Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (Karnataka) Apply Online 2026
How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)
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Complete NSP One Time Registration (MANDATORY FIRST STEP) - Visit scholarships.gov.in (National Scholarship Portal). Click 'One Time Registration (OTR)'. Complete Aadhaar-based eKYC and Face Authentication. Receive OTR Number - REQUIRED for SSP application.
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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 (mandatory).
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Fill Application Form - Log in to SSP portal. Click 'Apply for Post-Matric Scholarship'. Select 'Backward Classes Welfare Department - OBC Category'. Enter NSP OTR ID. Select your OBC sub-category (Category 1, 2A, 3A, 3B, NT, SNT). Fill personal details, academic information, family details. Enter bank account details (Aadhaar-linked). Answer domicile and citizenship questions. CRITICAL: Declare that you are NOT receiving: Government hostel accommodation, OR Boarding/lodging assistance, OR Any other post-matric scholarship. Confirm no backlogs (must have passed all subjects in previous exam).
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Upload Documents - Upload OBC caste certificate (must be in GoI/State notified list). Upload income certificate (appropriate category limit). Upload mark sheets (>= 50%, no fails/backlogs). Upload admission receipt, Aadhaar, bank passbook. Upload citizenship/domicile proof.
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Submit Application - Preview application carefully. Verify OBC category and income category selected correctly. Check declaration checkbox. Click 'Final Submit'. Download acknowledgment slip, note Application Reference Number.
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Institutional Verification - Submit acknowledgment to college office. College principal completes e-attestation. Track verification online.
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Track Status - Log in regularly to monitor application status. Check for approval and payment updates.
FAQs for Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (Karnataka)
Q.What is the family income limit for OBC students?
The annual income limit is ₹1,00,000 for Category 2A, 3A, and 3B, and ₹2,50,000 for Category 1 students.
Q.How do I check my scholarship payment status?
Log in to the SSP portal, go to the 'Track Student Status' tab, select the academic year, and check the Backward Classes Welfare Department sanction status.
Q.Can I apply if I live in a government hostel?
Students residing in government hostels are eligible for fee reimbursement but will receive a reduced maintenance allowance since boarding is already provided.