KARePASS Registration 2023 - Step-wise Process, List of Guide

KARePASS registration is a critical yet important step to apply for a scholarship on the KARePASS portal. It is a dedicated portal of the Government of Karnataka that hosts various schemes offered by the Department of Backward Classes Welfare for underprivileged students pursuing different levels of education.

The students who find themselves eligible for any of the scholarships can apply for them online through KARePASS registration. The portal has made the process of scholarship application easier and convenient for the students. Now, before proceeding with the registration process, the students might have a few questions in their mind that include –

What are the steps to be followed for KARePASS registration?
What are the scholarships offered by the KARePASS scholarship portal?

The answers to the above questions are covered in this article. It highlights a detailed description of KARePASS registration and application along with the list of scholarships offered by the Directorate of Backward Classes Welfare, Government of Karnataka.

KARePASS Registration – Important Highlights

The Government of Karnataka has introduced various post-matric and other scholarship schemes on its KARePASS scholarship portal to provide financial aid to the students who are residents of Karnataka and belong to the Backward Classes of the society. To avail the benefits of these scholarships, the students have to register themselves on the portal and then proceed with the application process. The table given below highlights the key features of the KARePASS scholarship portal for your reference –

Particulars	Details
Name of the Portal	ePASS (Electronic Payment and Application System of Scholarships)
Official Website	ePASS Karnataka
Mode of Application	Online
Beneficiaries Include	Students who belong to Backward Classes of the society and are residents of Karnataka
Benefits	Variable Benefits
Provider Name	Directorate of Backward Classes Welfare, Government of Karnataka

KARePASS Registration – Step-wise Process

If an applicant finds himself or herself eligible for any scholarship available on the KARePASS portal, they can proceed with the KARePASS registration process. The process to register is easy and convenient through the online portal. The applicants are required to provide the details such as father/husband name, date of birth, gender, caste, etc.

Listed below are the steps to be followed to get yourself registered on KARePASS scholarship portal –

Step 1: Visit the official website of the KARePASS scholarship.

Step 2: Scroll to the ‘Student Zone’ and click on the scholarship you want to apply for.

Step 3: A new window will open where you can access the scholarship application form. Proceed with the registration.

Step 4: Once you have registered successfully, you can proceed with the scholarship application.

KARePASS Registration – List of Scholarships

Listed below are the scholarship schemes offered on KARePASS Scholarship portal –

S. No.	Scholarship Name	Eligibility	Award Details
1.	Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS)	Students studying at post-matriculation level of education. Annual family income should be less than INR 1.50 Lakhs (for Category 1) and INR 2 Lakhs (for 2A, 3A and 3B categories).	Scholarship up to INR 3,500 per annum
2.	Food & Accommodation Scholarship (FAAS)	Students studying at post-matric level in Government/ Government-aided/ housing colleges. Annual family income should be less than INR 2.50 Lakhs (for category 1) and INR 5 Lakhs (for 2A, 3A, and 3B categories).	INR 1,500 per month for 10 months
3.	Fee Concession (FC) Scheme	Students pursuing post-graduate courses can apply. Annual family income should be below INR 1 Lakh (for category 1) and INR 2.50 Lakhs (for 2A, 3A, and 3B categories).	Training Fee Laboratory Fee Sports Fee Readers Charge up to INR 1,750 per annum

KARePASS Registration – QnA

How can I register for KARePASS scholarship schemes?

It is very easy to apply for KARePASS scholarship schemes. All you need to do is visit the official website of the Karnataka scholarship portal (KARePASS), scroll to the ‘Student Zone’ , click on the scholarship you want to apply for, and proceed with the registration process.

For a detailed description of the registration process refer to the article above.

Are KARePASS scholarships available for students all over India?

No, KARePASS scholarships are available for only those students who are residents of Karnataka and belong to Backward Classes.

How can a student get KARePASS scholarship?

The students who find themselves eligible for any scholarship available on KARePASS can apply for it online only. Once the application is live, the students will be able to access the scholarship application online through KARePASS portal.