Pre-Matric ST Students (Karnataka) Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- (1) SATS ID (Student Achievement Track System ID)
- (2) Aadhaar card linked to bank account
- (3) ST caste certificate issued by Revenue Department
- (4) Income certificate from Revenue Department
- (5) Previous year marks card (not required for Class 1)
- (6) Bank account passbook (Aadhaar-seeded and NPCI-mapped)
- (7) Recent passport-size photograph
- (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 ST Students (Karnataka)
Q.What is the difference from SC Pre-Matric scholarship?
Structure and benefits are nearly identical. Main difference is ST certificate required instead of SC certificate, and administered by Tribal Welfare Department instead of Social Welfare Department. Deadline may also differ slightly.
Q.Do tribal students have different income limits?
No, income limits are same as SC: ₹6 lakh for Classes 1-8 and ₹2.5 lakh for Classes 9-10.
Q.Is auto-renewal available for ST students?
Yes, students who received scholarship in 2024-25 will be auto-renewed for 2025-26 without reapplying.
Q.What documents prove ST status?
ST caste certificate issued by Revenue Department (Tahsildar or higher authority) is mandatory. Must be recent and valid.
Q.Can ST students studying outside Karnataka apply?
No, you must be studying in a recognized school within Karnataka to receive this state scholarship.