Pre-Matric SC Students (Karnataka) Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Based on family income limits (Classes 1-8: ≤ ₹6 Lakh; Classes 9-10: ≤ ₹2.5 Lakh) and category/caste verification. Verification-based direct benefit for eligible applicants.
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 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.