Vidyasiri Food and Accommodation Scholarship for OBC Students (Karnataka) Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Selection is based on caste category (OBC), academic performance (minimum 55% for Category 1, 65% for Category 2A/3A/3B in previous qualifying exam), distance from college (minimum 5 km from native place), and annual family income limits (₹2.5 lakh for Category 1, ₹1 lakh for Categories 2A, 3A, 3B).
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 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.