Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka · Karnataka
| Scheme Name | Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Karnataka) |
| Provided By | Government of Karnataka |
| Eligibility Summary | Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income) |
There are multiple versions of this scheme — check if one of these fits you better:
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
₹25k+
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].
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Fee Reimbursement Category 1 (Income <= Rs 2.5 lakh): Complete reimbursement of tuition fees, admission fees, and examination fees
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Full hostel fee coverage for eligible hosteller students
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Maintenance Allowance Category 1:Rs 7,000 per year for day scholar students
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Rs 13,500 per year for hosteller students in government hostels
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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
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Admission must be through Karnataka Examinations Authority - Common Entrance Test (KEA-CET) or Comed-K only
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Amount varies based on course and institution
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Direct Benefit Transfer:All amounts credited directly to student's Aadhaar-linked bank account through DBT
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Additional Benefits:Support for both government and private institution students
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Online process with no physical office visits required.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | Post-Matric (Class 11 onwards including PUC, ITI, Diploma, UG, PG, Professional courses) |
| Course / Stream | Relevant courses |
| Income Limit | No income bar |
| Category / Caste | Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
| Domicile State | Karnataka |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓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)
- ✓Admission receipt/fee receipt
- ✓For Category 2: Proof of admission through KEA-CET or Comed-K
- ✓Aadhaar card
- ✓Bank account passbook (Aadhaar-linked)
- ✓Domicile certificate/proof of Karnataka residency
- ✓Academic records from UUCMS portal or university
- ✓NSP One Time Registration (OTR) ID - MANDATORY
- ✓For hostellers: Registration in State Hostel Portal (SHP) or SSP-HMIS portal
Selection Process
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Selection is based on eligibility criteria:
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(1) Student must belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) category with valid caste certificate,
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(2) Family income must be ≤ ₹2.5 lakh per annum,
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(3) Student must be enrolled in PUC, Diploma, ITI, Degree, or professional courses after Class 10,
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(4) No age bar for ST students
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Applications are processed through the State Scholarship Portal (SSP) with verification by the institute and Tribal Welfare Department [5][7].
Renewal Policy
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Scholarship is renewable annually for the duration of the course
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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
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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
Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, 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].
Common Questions (FAQs)
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].
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].
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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