State Government SchemeVerified for 2026
Pre-Matric SC 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 SC Students (Karnataka)
Q.What is the maximum family income limit to apply for the Pre-Matric SC Scholarship in Karnataka?
For SC students in Classes 1 to 8, the annual family income limit is ₹6 Lakh. For SC students in Classes 9 and 10, the income limit is ₹2.5 Lakh.
Q.How is the scholarship amount disbursed to the student?
The scholarship is disbursed directly to the student's bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) using Aadhaar-based payment bridge. The bank account must be seeded with Aadhaar and NPCI mapped.
Q.Can a student study in a private unaided school apply for this scholarship?
No, this scholarship is typically available to SC students studying in government, government-aided, or recognized local body schools.
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