Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Karnataka)
🏛️ Government of Karnataka •📍 Karnataka
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The previous application cycle (2025–26) closed on 15 January 2026. The upcoming 2026–27 cycle is expected to open soon. We will update the links here as soon as the official notification is released.
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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
For ST students (Scheduled Tribe), the scholarship covers full tuition fees plus an annual maintenance allowance. Non-hostellers receive ₹13,500 per year, while hostellers receive ₹25,000 per year (covering tuition + ₹25,000 maintenance). Funds are transferred directly to the student’s Aadhaar-seeded bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) after institute and department verification [5][7].
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 & Income Limit
Direct Answer: To qualify for Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Karnataka), applicants must be enrolled in Post-Matric (Class 11 onwards including PUC, ITI, Diploma, UG, PG, Professional courses) (Scheduled Tribe (ST)). Family annual income must be within scheme parameters.
Educational Qualification
Post-Matric (Class 11 onwards including PUC, ITI, Diploma, UG, PG, Professional courses)
Must be enrolled in relevant courses.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Selection is based on eligibility criteria:
(1) Student must belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) category with valid caste certificate,
(2) Family income must be ≤ ₹2.5 lakh per annum,
(3) Student must be enrolled in PUC, Diploma, ITI, Degree, or professional courses after Class 10,
(4) No age bar for ST students
Applications are processed through the State Scholarship Portal (SSP) with verification by the institute and Tribal Welfare Department [5][7].
Renewal Policy
Scholarship is renewable annually for the duration of the course
Students must submit a fresh application each year via the SSP portal with updated academic mark sheets (minimum pass required), valid income certificate, and fee receipts
The course must be continued without interruption, and the family income must remain within the ₹2.5 lakh limit [1][5].
How to Apply Online
Direct Answer: Applications for Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Karnataka) must be submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned mandatory certificates, and submit before the closing date.
- 1Register on SSP Portal
Visit https://ssp.karnataka.gov.in → Click "Create Account" → Enter Aadhaar, SSLC registration number, mobile, and email → Accept consent → Proceed [1][3].
- 2Login
Use your SSP ID (SATS ID) and password to log in via "Student Login" [3][10].
- 3Complete E-KYC
Perform Aadhaar authentication using OTP for E-KYC verification [5].
- 4Fill Application
Select "Post-Matric Scholarship for FY 2025-26" → Choose course type (PUC/Diploma/ITI/Degree) → Enter institution, academic, family income, and bank details [1][5].
- 5Upload Documents
Upload Aadhaar card, ST caste certificate, income certificate (≤ ₹2.5L), SSLC & previous mark sheets, fee receipt, bank passbook (Aadhaar-seeded), and photo [5][7].
- 6E-Attestation
Go to "e-authentication portal" → Submit Aadhaar + consent → Visit college e-attestation officer for document attestation → Verify approved documents online [8][7].
- 7Submit & Track
Review all details → Submit application → Download acknowledgement → Track status under "Application Status" regularly [1][7].
Mandatory Documents Checklist
Direct Answer: Key documents required for application include ST Caste Certificate, Income Certificate (annual family income <= Rs 2.5 lakh for Category 1, or between Rs 2.5-10 lakh for Category 2 engineering/medical), Previous year mark sheets (minimum 50% marks). Scans must be in PDF/JPEG format (under 200 KB).
Official Last Date & Timelines
Direct Answer: The official deadline for Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Karnataka) is 15 January 2026. Submit your application early to avoid last-minute portal server load.
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.
Scholarship Quick Facts
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is the minimum family income limit for ST students to get this scholarship?▼
The family income must be ₹2.5 lakh or less per annum for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students. This is higher than the ₹1 lakh limit for OBC/minority students [5].
Q. How much scholarship money will an ST hosteller get vs a non-hosteller?▼
ST hostellers receive ₹25,000 per year (includes tuition + ₹25,000 maintenance allowance), while ST non-hostellers receive ₹13,500 per year (tuition + maintenance) [5][7].
Q. Is there a minimum percentage of marks required to renew the scholarship next year?▼
No specific minimum percentage is mandated for ST students beyond passing the course. However, students must submit valid mark sheets showing they passed the previous year and continue the same course without interruption [1][5].
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