State Government SchemeVerified for 2026
Pre-Matric OBC Students (Karnataka) Income Limit 2026
Maximum Annual Family Income
No Income Bar / Not specified
Income Verification Rules
Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).
- The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
- Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.
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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