Pre-Matric ST 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 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.