SSP Login 2026 – Step-by-Step Process, Password Resetting and Renewal

The SSP Scholarship 2026-27 application window is currently open across departments, with deadlines varying by scheme. Post-Matric applications close August 31, 2026 for the Backward Classes and Tribal Welfare Departments, September 30, 2026 for the Minorities Welfare Department, and January 31, 2027 for the Social Welfare Department. Pre-Matric applications under the Minorities Welfare Department remain open until September 30, 2026. 

In order to apply for Karnataka pre-matric and post-matric scholarships, it is mandatory for students to do SSP login. Before logging into the SSP portal, students must first register themselves. 

Latest Update: SSP Scholarships application open, CLICK HERE to apply now. 

SSP Login 2026: Step-by-Step Process

Students who have applied for Karnataka SSP scholarship can login to the state scholarship portal by following the below steps –

Detailed SSP Login Process – Step-by-Step

Step 1: Visit the official Karnataka State Scholarship Portal at ssp.karnataka.gov.in

Step 2: You will see two tabs – one for the students applying for Karnataka Pre-Matric Scholarship and another for the Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship. Select the one you want to apply for.

Step 3: You will be redirected to the respective portals once you click.

Karnataka Pre-Matric Scholarship Login

Step 1: Navigate to the “Applicant Corner” and click on the “Student Login”.

Step 2: Enter your user ID, password, captcha and click on “Student Login” to complete the Karnataka Pre-Matric Student Login process.

Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship Login

Step 1: Click on the tab on the right-hand side of the dashboard for Post-Matric Scholarship Login on Karnataka Scholarship Portal.

Step 2: Enter student ID, password, verification code, and click on Login button to complete the Karnataka Post-Matric Login Process.

SSP Login 2026 – Creating a New SSP Account

1. Go to ssp.karnataka.gov.in and click ‘Create Account’ (labelled for both Pre-Matric and Post-Matric students).

2. Enter your name exactly as it appears on your Aadhaar card. Name mismatches between Aadhaar, school records, and the SSP form are one of the most common reasons applications get flagged as defective later.

3. Provide your Aadhaar number, gender, a valid email ID, and an active mobile number.

4. Submit the form to receive an OTP on your mobile number; enter it to verify.

5. Set a password meeting the portal’s complexity requirements.

6. On successful registration, your SSP ID and password are sent via SMS to your registered mobile number.

SSP Login 2026 – How to Reset Password 

Step 1: Visit the official Karnataka State Scholarship Portal.

Step 2: Click on the login page for your respective scholarship (pre-matric or post-matric).

Step 3: Click on the “Forgot Password” option under the Login button.

Step 4: Now enter your student ID, new password, reconfirm the same and click on Send OTP.

Step 5: An OTP will be sent to your registered email/contact number. Verify the same to reset your password.

SSP Login 2026 – Process for E-Attestation

For documents that can’t be verified digitally – study certificates, hostel stay proof, or marks cards from institutions outside Karnataka – SSP routes verification through a dedicated sub-portal: eattestation.ssp.karnataka.gov.in.

Step 1: Log in using your SSP ID and Aadhaar details.

Step 2: Upload clear PDF scans of the relevant documents.

Step 3: Your college’s designated Nodal Officer then cross-checks your physical records against what you’ve uploaded.

Step 4: Track your status on the E-Attestation dashboard. Only once it shows ‘Approved’ will you receive an E-Attestation ID, which must then be entered into your main SSP application before you can submit it.

This step is easy to overlook because it happens outside the main SSP dashboard entirely — students often assume their application is complete when it’s actually stuck waiting on a Nodal Officer’s approval.

SSP Login 2026 – Documents Required

For Pre-Matric Students	For Post-Matric Students
SATS ID (9-digit, links to school records)	University/College Registration Number
Aadhaar number and Aadhaar-linked mobile	SSP login (if renewing) or new account (if first-time)
Caste and income certificate RD numbers	NSP OTR number (if SC/ST/OBC)
Parent’s Aadhaar (for consent, where applicable)	E-Attestation ID (for non-digitally verified documents)
—	Hostel details, if claiming Maintenance Allowance

If your college’s academic records are integrated with SSP via UUCMS or UNIDATA, several of these fields auto-populate. If not, you’ll need to upload proof documents manually.

Also Read – Karnataka Scholarships 

SSP Login 2026 – Scholarship Renewal Process

Renewal is never automatic – continuing students must actively renew each academic year:

1. Log in to your existing SSP account well ahead of the renewal window.

2. Navigate the ‘Renewal for Next Year’ option on your dashboard.

3. Upload your latest mark sheet showing promotion, along with the current year’s fee receipt.

4. Refresh income and caste certificates if the previous ones have expired; validity is generally limited to one year.

Common Reasons Your SSP Applications Get Marked ‘Defective’

1. Name mismatches between Aadhaar, school/college records, and the SSP application form.

2. Missing NSP OTR number for SC/ST/OBC applicants who skipped that step entirely.

3. Outdated Aadhaar photo, causing e-KYC to fail.

4. Incomplete E-Attestation application submitted before the Nodal Officer approves uploaded documents.

5. Incorrect or mismatched income/caste certificate numbers entered manually instead of matching official records exactly.

If your application is flagged defective, log back in, correct the specific issue named on your dashboard, and resubmit – the portal typically won’t process anything further until the flagged item is resolved.

SSP Login – Department-Wise Helpline Numbers

Department	Contact Number	Email
SSP Portal Helpline	1902	–
Social Welfare Department	9482300400 / 080-22634300	swdcontrolroom@gmail.com
Tribal Welfare Department	9482300400 / 080-22634300	swdcontrolroom@gmail.com
Minorities Welfare Department	8277799990	–
Backward Classes Welfare Department	8050770004 / 8050770005	–
Agriculture Department	1800-425-3553	–

List of SSP Scholarships 

Scholarship Name	Category / Level
SSP Scholarship (State Scholarship Portal)	Pre-Matric & Post-Matric – SC/ST/OBC/Minority/PWD
National Overseas Scholarship for Minority Community Students, Karnataka	Master’s studies abroad, minority community
Prabhuddha Overseas Scholarship	UG/PG/PhD abroad, SC/ST category
Research Guidance PhD Fellowship for Backward Classes, Karnataka	Full-time PhD, Backward Classes
Incentive for SSLC & 2nd PUC Students, Karnataka	Class 10 & 12, minority community, merit-based
Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities of Karnataka	Classes 1–10, minority community
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities of Karnataka	Class 11 to PhD, minority community
MPhil and PhD Fellowship for Minority Students, Karnataka	MPhil/PhD, minority community
Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities, Karnataka	Professional/technical courses, minority community
Samagra Shikshana Karnataka Fellowship	PG/professional degree in Social Sciences or Public Policy
Vidyasiri Scholarship	Post-Matric hostel/boarding students
ePASS Karnataka	Backward Classes Welfare Department schemes

Also Read – ePASS Karnataka

FAQs: SSP Login 2026-27

Q1. I’m SC/ST/OBC and my SSP application won’t let me proceed. What am I missing?

Almost certainly the NSP OTR number. Karnataka has made One-Time Registration on the National Scholarship Portal mandatory for these categories before SSP will process your application. Complete OTR on scholarships.gov.in first, then return to SSP with that number in hand.

Q2. My e-KYC keeps failing even though I’m entering my Aadhaar number correctly. Why?

The most common cause is a photo mismatch. If your current appearance doesn’t match your Aadhaar photo, or your mobile number isn’t Aadhaar-linked, verification will fail regardless of how many times you retry. You’ll need to update your details at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra before the portal will accept it.

Q3. My application status shows my documents were uploaded, but I’m still marked incomplete. What’s going on?

Check whether your documents require E-Attestation. Some proofs (study certificates, hostel stay, out-of-state marks cards) need separate approval from your college’s Nodal Officer on the eattestation.ssp.karnataka.gov.in sub-portal – uploading them on the main SSP dashboard alone isn’t sufficient until that approval comes through.

Q4. I applied last year. Do I need to create a new SSP account this year? 

No, use your existing SSP ID and go through the renewal process instead of creating a new account. Renewal isn’t automatic, though, so you still need to actively log in and complete it each year, including refreshing any expired income or caste certificates.

Q5. My SATS ID isn’t pulling up my school details correctly. What should I check first?

Confirm you’ve entered the correct 9-digit SATS ID exactly as issued, since even a single-digit error will prevent the system from fetching your school, class, or father’s name correctly. If the ID is correct but details still don’t populate, this is worth raising with your school directly, since SATS records are maintained at the institution level.