Sanchi Honnamma Scholarship (Karnataka)
Directorate of Collegiate Education, Karnataka · Karnataka
| Scheme Name | Sanchi Honnamma Scholarship (Karnataka) |
| Provided By | Directorate of Collegiate Education, Karnataka |
| Eligibility Summary | Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income) |
About the Program
Sanchi Honnamma Scholarship is a Karnataka state initiative to support meritorious girl students pursuing general degree courses.
Benefits & Financial Support
₹2k+
Selected girl students receive ₹2,000 per year. The scholarship amount is provided annually and continues for the second and third year of the course if renewal conditions are met. The amount is disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts through the State Scholarship Portal (SSP).
Financial assistance to encourage girl students in Karnataka to pursue higher education.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | Undergraduate (Arts, Science, Commerce) |
| Course / Stream | Relevant courses |
| Minimum Marks | 45% |
| Income Limit | No income bar |
| Category / Caste | General, SC, ST, OBC |
| Domicile State | Karnataka |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
Selection Process
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Candidates are selected based on academic performance and verification of eligibility criteria and submitted documents
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This involves an eligibility screening by the State Scholarship Portal (SSP), institute-level verification by the college, and a final department-level verification
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The scholarship is merit-based, requiring minimum marks in the previous examination
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General category students from urban colleges need 50% marks, while those from rural colleges, and SC/ST students (both urban and rural), require a minimum of 45% marks in the previous examination.
Renewal Policy
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For annual renewal, the student must pass the previous examination in the first attempt
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The scholarship continues for the second and third year of the undergraduate course if the student successfully passes the semester examinations each year.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
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Registration 1. Visit the Karnataka State Scholarship Portal (ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in). 2. Click on 'Click Here to Create New Account'. 3. Enter your Student Aadhaar Number and click 'Proceed'. 4. Enter your Aadhaar number again, select your gender, enter your email address and mobile number. 5. Click on 'Submit' to complete registration. Your account will be created, and you will receive your User ID on the registered mobile number.
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Application 1. Visit the official scholarship website: ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in/. 2. Click on 'Click Here to Login to SSP Student Account'. 3. Enter your user ID, password, and captcha to log in. (If you forget your ID or password, use the 'Forget Password' or 'Know your Student ID' options). 4. Complete Aadhaar e-KYC from your dashboard. 5. Click 'Apply for Scholarship' and select the Sanchi Honnamma Scholarship scheme. 6. Fill in all required personal, academic, caste, and bank details carefully. 7. Upload all necessary documents in the specified format, which typically include academic transcripts, college admission/ID proof, category certificate, Aadhaar card, and a passport-size photograph. 8. Preview your complete application before submitting. 9. Submit the application and download the Acknowledgement Slip for your records.
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Status Tracking** 1. Log in to your SSP student account using your User ID and password. 2. Use the 'Track Scholarship Status' option on your dashboard to monitor your application's progress.
Common Questions (FAQs)
Who is eligible to apply for the Sanchi Honnamma Scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year?
Only girl students pursuing undergraduate (UG) courses in Arts, Commerce, or Science streams are eligible. They must be enrolled in government or private aided first-grade colleges in Karnataka and have studied in government schools from Class 1 to Class 7. Additionally, applicants must have passed their previous examination in the first attempt, securing at least 50% marks for general category students from urban colleges, and 45% for general category students from rural colleges and SC/ST students (both urban and rural).
What is the scholarship amount and how is it disbursed?
Selected students receive financial assistance of ₹2,000 per year. The scholarship amount is typically disbursed annually and is provided for the second and third year of the course as well, subject to renewal conditions. The funds are transferred directly to the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system via the State Scholarship Portal.
What are the conditions for renewing the Sanchi Honnamma Scholarship?
To renew the scholarship for subsequent years, students must successfully pass each semester or year's examination in their first attempt. The scholarship is intended to support the student through the duration of their undergraduate degree (second and third year) as long as these academic performance criteria are consistently met.
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