State Government SchemeVerified for 2026
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Karnataka) Documents Required 2026
Required 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
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
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).
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