Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Karnataka) Selection Process 2026
Candidates for the Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Karnataka) 2026 are evaluated and ranked based on pre-defined parameters. Understand how merit lists are generated, income verification priorities, and the final disbursement flow of the up to ₹25,000 annually benefit.
How Candidates are Selected
Selection is based on eligibility criteria: (1) Student must belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) category with valid caste certificate, (2) Family income must be ≤ ₹2.5 lakh per annum, (3) Student must be enrolled in PUC, Diploma, ITI, Degree, or professional courses after Class 10, (4) No age bar for ST students. Applications are processed through the State Scholarship Portal (SSP) with verification by the institute and Tribal Welfare Department [5][7].
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) (Selection Process)
Q.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].
Q.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].