Post-Matric Scholarship for SC 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 using NSP OTR App. Receive your 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 matching Aadhaar, mobile number, email ID. Verify OTP sent to mobile. Link Aadhaar with bank account (mandatory for DBT).
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Fill Application Form - Log in to SSP portal with credentials. Click 'Apply for Post-Matric Scholarship'. Select 'Social Welfare Department - SC Category'. Enter NSP OTR ID (from Step 1). Fill personal details (name, date of birth, gender, contact details). Enter academic information (course, institution, year, previous exam marks). Provide family details (father/mother name, occupation, annual income). Enter bank account details (Aadhaar-linked account mandatory). Answer domicile question (Are you resident of Karnataka? Yes). For hostellers: Select 'Hosteller' ONLY if in government-run hostel (private hostel/PG = day scholar).
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Upload Documents - Upload clear scanned copies of all required documents (see 'Documents Needed' section). Ensure file format and size requirements are met. Documents must be legible and complete.
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Submit Application - Preview filled application carefully. Check all details for accuracy. Tick declaration checkbox confirming information is true. Click 'Final Submit'. Download and save acknowledgment slip. Note the Application Reference Number.
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Institutional Verification (E-Attestation) - Submit printed acknowledgment slip to your college/school office. College principal/head will verify your application online. E-attestation officer will verify uploaded documents. Track this process in your SSP login dashboard.
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Track Application Status - Log in to SSP portal regularly. Check application status (Submitted/Under Verification/Approved/Rejected). Monitor for any requests for document clarification. Check payment status once approved.
FAQs for Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Karnataka)
Q.Can I apply for this if I am already receiving another scholarship?
No, you cannot hold more than one government post-matric scholarship simultaneously.
Q.How do I check my scholarship payment status?
Log in to the SSP portal (ssp.karnataka.gov.in), go to the 'Track Student Status' tab, select the academic year, and view your payment and sanction details.
Q.What is the family income limit?
The annual family income must be below ₹2.5 Lakhs to qualify for the SC category post-matric scheme.