Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Karnataka)
About the Program
The Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students in Karnataka provides financial assistance to Scheduled Tribe students pursuing education after Class 10. Offered by the Tribal Welfare Department through the State Scholarship Portal (SSP), this scholarship has two categories: full benefits for income up to Rs 2.5 lakh, and partial engineering/medical support for income between Rs 2.5-10 lakh. Students must be permanent Karnataka residents with minimum 50% marks in previous exam.
Benefits & Financial Support
Direct financial assistance for tuition and living expenses.
Inclusions
Fee Reimbursement Category 1 (Income <= Rs 2.5 lakh): Complete reimbursement of tuition fees, admission fees, and examination fees
Full hostel fee coverage for eligible hosteller students
Maintenance Allowance Category 1: Rs 7,000 per year for day scholar students
Rs 13,500 per year for hosteller students in government hostels
Engineering/Medical Support Category 2 (Income Rs 2.5-10 lakh): Partial fee support for BE/B.Tech, B.Arch, ME/M.Tech, M.Arch, and Diploma in Polytechnic ONLY
Admission must be through Karnataka Examinations Authority - Common Entrance Test (KEA-CET) or Comed-K only
Amount varies based on course and institution
Direct
Benefit
Transfer: All amounts credited directly to student's Aadhaar-linked bank account through DBT
Additional
Benefits: Support for both government and private institution students
Online process with no physical office visits required.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Post-Matric (Class 11 onwards including PUC, ITI, Diploma, UG, PG, Professional courses)
Must be enrolled in All fields of study.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Eligibility
Verification: Karnataka domicile status verified
ST caste certificate validated
Income verification (Category 1: <= Rs 2.5 lakh OR Category 2: Rs 2.5-10 lakh)
Academic
Performance: Minimum 50% marks in previous examination
No backlogs or failures
Category 2
Specific: ONLY for engineering/medical/architecture courses
Admission MUST be through KEA-CET or Comed-K - other admission modes not eligible for Category 2
Institutional
Validation: Student enrollment verified by college
Academic records cross-checked with UUCMS/UNIDATA
E-attestation by principal required
Document
Verification: All certificates validated for authenticity
Aadhaar and bank account verification
For hostellers: State Hostel Portal registration verified
Processing: Applications processed by Tribal Welfare Department
Final approval by department authorities
Disbursement: DBT to Aadhaar-linked bank account
Payment timeline: February-July typically.
Renewal Policy
Yes - renewable annually
Renewal conditions: Maintain minimum 50% marks each year
No backlogs or failures
Continue meeting income eligibility
Fresh application required each academic year through SSP portal.
Application Process
- 1
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 your OTR Number - REQUIRED for SSP application.
- 2Create SSP Account - Visit https
//ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in. Click 'Create New Account'. Enter Aadhaar number, name matching Aadhaar, mobile number, email. Verify OTP. Link Aadhaar with bank account (mandatory for DBT).
- 3Fill Application Form - Log in to SSP portal. Click 'Apply for Post-Matric Scholarship'. Select 'Tribal Welfare Department - ST Category'. Enter NSP OTR ID. Choose category
Category 1 (income <= Rs 2.5L) for full benefits OR Category 2 (income Rs 2.5-10L) for engineering/medical partial support. Fill personal, academic, and family details. Enter bank account details (Aadhaar-linked). Answer domicile question (Karnataka resident? Yes). For Category 2: Indicate KEA-CET or Comed-K admission. For hostellers: Select 'Hosteller' only if in government hostel.
- 4Upload Documents - Upload ST caste certificate. Upload income certificate (appropriate category). Upload mark sheets showing >= 50% marks. Upload admission receipt and fee details. For Category 2
Upload KEA-CET/Comed-K admission proof. Upload Aadhaar card and bank passbook.
- 5
Submit Application - Preview application. Verify all details. Check declaration box. Click 'Final Submit'. Download acknowledgment slip and note Application Reference Number.
- 6
Institutional Verification - Submit acknowledgment to college office. College principal completes e-attestation. Track verification status online.
- 7
Track Status - Log in regularly to check application status. Monitor for approval and payment updates.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
15 January 2026
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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