State Government SchemeVerified for 2026

Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Karnataka) Income Limit 2026

Maximum Annual Family Income

No Income Bar / Not specified

Income Verification Rules

Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).

  • The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
  • Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.

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).