State Government SchemeVerified for 2026
Pre-Matric OBC Students (Karnataka) Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- (1) SATS ID
- (2) Aadhaar card linked to bank account
- (3) OBC caste certificate (Cat 1/2A/3A/3B) from Revenue Department
- (4) Income certificate
- (5) Previous year marks card (not for Class 1)
- (6) Bank passbook (Aadhaar-seeded
- NPCI-mapped)
- (7) Passport-size photo
- (8) School bonafide certificate
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
FAQs for Pre-Matric OBC Students (Karnataka)
Q.What is the family income limit for OBC Pre-Matric Scholarship in Karnataka?
The annual family income must be within ₹2.5 Lakh for Category-1, and within ₹1.0 Lakh for Categories 2A, 3A, and 3B.
Q.What is the minimum academic percentage required to apply?
Students must have secured at least 50% marks in their previous annual examination (this criterion is not applicable for Class 1 students).
Q.What are the scholarship rates for different pre-matric classes?
The historical scholarship rates are ₹750 per annum for Classes 1 to 5, ₹900 per annum for Classes 6 to 8, and ₹1,000 per annum for Classes 9 to 10.
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