Pre-Matric OBC Students (Karnataka)
About the Program
Karnataka's Pre-Matric OBC scholarship assists backward class students in Classes 1-10 with different income limits for Category 1 (₹2.5L) versus Categories 2A/3A/3B (₹1L).
Benefits & Financial Support
Direct financial assistance for tuition and living expenses.
Inclusions
Financial assistance for OBC students in primary and secondary education to reduce dropout rates
Income limits stricter than SC/
ST: Cat 1 students from families earning up to ₹2.5L eligible, while Cat 2A/3A/3B students must have income below ₹1L
Scholarship amount varies by OBC category and class level, generally lower than SC/ST benefits
Covers tuition fees and provides maintenance allowance
DBT payment to Aadhaar-linked account
Administered by Department of Backward Classes Welfare.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Class 1 to Class 10
Must be enrolled in All streams.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Application processed by
Department of
Backward
Classes
Welfare:
(1) Online submission
(2) School verification
(3) OBC category validation (Cat 1/2A/3A/3B)
(4) Income certificate verification with category-specific limits
(5) Academic performance check (50% marks)
(6) Aadhaar and bank validation
(7) Department approval
(8) DBT disbursement
Auto-renewal for previous beneficiaries
All eligible students receive scholarship - not competitive.
Renewal Policy
Annual renewal with auto-processing for previous beneficiaries
Maintain 50% marks and continuous enrollment
Category-specific income limits verified annually.
Application Process
(1) Verify OBC category (Cat 1, 2A, 3A, or 3B) on caste certificate; (2) Obtain SATS ID from school; (3) Visit https://ssp.karnataka.gov.in Pre-Matric section; (4) Create account with SATS ID, Aadhaar, mobile, email; (5) Login with credentials; (6) Complete e-KYC; (7) Fill application form including OBC category specification; (8) Upload documents (OBC certificate, income certificate, marks card); (9) Submit application; (10) Save acknowledgment; (11) Track status via portal
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
31 October 2025
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
Scholarship Quick Facts
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q.What are the OBC categories in Karnataka?
Karnataka has Cat 1 (higher income limit ₹2.5L), Cat 2A, Cat 3A, and Cat 3B (lower income limit ₹1L each). Check your caste certificate for specific category.
Q.Why is OBC income limit lower than SC/ST for some categories?
Cat 2A/3A/3B have ₹1L limit compared to SC/ST's ₹2.5L-₹6L. Only Cat 1 OBC matches the ₹2.5L limit. This is state policy differentiation.
Q.Do OBC students get same amount as SC/ST?
No, scholarship amounts for OBC are generally lower than SC/ST schemes. Exact amount varies by category and class.
Q.Can I apply for both Pre-Matric and Vidyasiri?
Vidyasiri is for Class 11+ only. Pre-Matric is for Classes 1-10. These are separate programs for different levels.
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