State Government SchemeVerified for 2026

Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Karnataka) Last Date & Deadlines 2026

Application Deadline

15 January 2026

Timeline Details & Extensions

Applications must be submitted and finalized before 11:59 PM on the closing date. We advise students to submit applications at least a week in advance to avoid last-minute server bottlenecks.

  • Institute-level verification continues for 15-30 days after the student application deadline.
  • Incomplete or unfinalized drafts are auto-rejected on the last date.

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).