Vidyasiri Food and Accommodation Scholarship for OBC Students (Karnataka)
About the Program
Complete guide to the Vidyasiri Food and Accommodation Scheme in Karnataka. Learn about OBC category income limits, SATS mapping, and monthly ₹1,500 stipend.
Benefits & Financial Support
Provides ₹1,500 per month for 10 months (total ₹15,000/year) plus an annual book allowance of ₹1,200 to collegiate students who do not secure a government hostel seat.
Inclusions
* Monthly food and accommodation stipend of ₹1,500 for 10 months (total ₹15,000/year). * Annual book grant of ₹1,200 paid via DBT.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma
Must be enrolled in All Streams. Minimum 33% marks required in previous exam.
Financial & Category
Important Note
Requires staying in private hostel/PG and college distance > 5km.
Selection Process
Based on OBC category (Cat-1 under ₹2.5L, others under ₹1.0L), Karnataka domicile, staying in a private PG/hostel, and study distance > 5km.
Renewal Policy
Required annually by maintaining passed status and submitting fresh rent details.
Application Process
- 1
### Step-by-Step Application Guide
- 2**Access SSP
** Open the State Scholarship Portal Karnataka at [ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in](https://ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in).
- 3**Log In
** Log in using your SATS ID / student credentials.
- 4**Select Scheme
** Under Backward Classes Department, select "Vidyasiri Food and Accommodation Scheme".
- 5**RD Number check
** Input Caste/Income RD numbers for automatic server-side validation.
- 6**PG validation
** Input hostel warden details or landlord rent receipts showing stay distance > 5km.
- 7**Submit
** Finalize and track status via "Student Status Report" tab.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
31 August 2026
Applications typically open in July and close by late August.
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
Scholarship Quick Facts
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q.Is this scheme open to students living in government hostels?
No, students residing in government-run or government-aided hostels are excluded. It is strictly for hostellers in private PG/rooms.
Q.What is the family income limit?
Category 1 students must have income under ₹2.5 Lakhs; Categories 2A, 3A, 3B must have income under ₹1.0 Lakh.
Q.What is the minimum distance required?
The student's college must be at least 5 km away from their permanent residential address.
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Legal Disclaimer
IndiaScholarships.in attempts to provide accurate information manually curated from official sources. However, scholarship details, timelines, and eligibility can change without notice as per the provider's discretion. Applying for a scholarship does not guarantee selection. Always verify all information on the official Department of Backward Classes Welfare, Government of Karnataka website before final submission.
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