State Government SchemeVerified for 2026
Vidyasiri Food and Accommodation Scholarship for OBC Students (Karnataka) Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- OBC Caste Certificate (must be in GoI/State notified list)
- Income Certificate (Category 1: <= Rs 2.5L OR Category 2A/3A/3B: <= Rs 1L)
- Previous year mark sheets (meeting minimum % by category)
- 75% attendance certificate
- Proof of residence (must be >= 5 km away from college in rural areas OR in different city/town from college location)
- Aadhaar card
- Bank account passbook with core banking system (Aadhaar-linked for DBT)
- Domicile certificate/Indian citizenship proof
- Academic records
- Transfer Certificate (TC) from school/college
- Declaration: NOT admitted to any departmental or government-funded hostel
- Declaration: NOT receiving other post-matric scholarship or hostel facility
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 Vidyasiri Food and Accommodation Scholarship for OBC Students (Karnataka)
Q.What is the main objective of the Vidyasiri Scheme?
The scheme provides food and accommodation support of ₹15,000 per year to OBC post-matric students who reside at least 5 km from their college and have not secured a government hostel seat.
Q.What are the academic requirements for different categories?
Category 1 students require a minimum of 55% marks, while Category 2A, 3A, and 3B students require a minimum of 65% marks in their previous annual exam.
Q.Can multiple siblings in a family apply for this scholarship?
Only a maximum of two male children per family can avail of this benefit. There is no such restriction for female students.
Supporting Guides
Official Support
WebsiteOfficial Portal
Helpline8050770004, 8050770005, bcwd.scholarship@karnataka.gov.in