Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Karnataka) Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Selection is based on Scheduled Tribe (ST) category status, continuous enrollment in a post-matric course, and family income criteria (under ₹2.5 lakh for full benefits; between ₹2.5 lakh and ₹10 lakh for partial support in professional courses).
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
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).