Post-Matric Scholarship for ST 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 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. Verify OTP. Link Aadhaar with bank account (mandatory for DBT).
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Fill 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.
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Upload 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.
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Submit Application - Preview application. Verify all details. Check declaration box. Click 'Final Submit'. Download acknowledgment slip and note Application Reference Number.
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Institutional Verification - Submit acknowledgment to college office. College principal completes e-attestation. Track verification status online.
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Track Status - Log in regularly to check application status. Monitor for approval and payment updates.
FAQs for Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Karnataka)
Q.Who is eligible for this ST scholarship?
ST category students who are residents of Karnataka, enrolled in a recognized post-matric course, with an annual family income of ₹2.5 lakh or less (up to ₹10 lakh for professional courses).
Q.Is there a minimum marks requirement?
No, there is no specific minimum percentage required; candidates must have passed their previous qualifying examination.
Q.How is the scholarship money disbursed?
The funds are transferred directly to the student's Aadhaar-seeded, NPCI-mapped bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).