SSP Post Matric Scholarship Key Dates 2025
On the Karnataka SSP portal, the last date for submission of applications has been released. The dates are added in the table below.
| Post Matric Scholarship Provider Department | Last Date to Submit Application |
| Department of Medical Education | June 30, 2025 |
| Social Welfare Department | June 30, 2025 |
List of Departments Offering SSP Post Matric Scholarship
| Department of Minority Welfare | Department of Medical Education | Karnataka State Brahmin Development Board |
| Social Welfare Department | Department for the Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens | Department of Backward Class Welfare |
| Department of Technical Education | Department of Agriculture | Tribal Welfare Department |
SSP Post Matric Scholarships Details
Students who are interested in the different post-matric scholarships available on the SSP Karnataka can check their eligibility criteria and benefits below.
SC Post Matric Scholarship – Social Welfare Department
| Particulars | Details |
| Eligibility Criteria | The student must belong to the Scheduled Caste.
The student must be enrolled in post-matric courses to apply for the Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students The family’s annual income must be up to ₹2.50 lakh to receive full fee reimbursement and a maintenance allowance.
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| Benefits | The scholarship covers non-refundable mandatory fees and maintenance allowance for eligible students. The exact benefits are described below.
Group I: Students pursuing degree and postgraduate level professional courses receive ₹7,000 as day scholars and ₹13,500 as hostellers annually. Group II: Students enrolled in other professional courses leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate get ₹6,500 (day scholars) and ₹9,500 (hostellers). Group III: For graduate and postgraduate courses not listed under Group I or II, students receive ₹3,000 (day scholars) and ₹6,000 (hostellers). Group IV: Students in post-matric (post-Class X) non-degree courses are eligible for ₹2,500 (day scholars) and ₹4,000 (hostellers). |
| Particulars | Details |
| Eligibility Criteria | The candidate must be a resident of Karnataka.
They must belong to the SC/ST category. Admission must be through PG CET, COMEK, or KCET The annual family income must be between ₹2.5 lakhs and ₹10 lakhs. They must have scored at least 50% in the last examination. |
| Benefits | Complete course fee reimbursement. |
ST Category Student Post Matric Scholarship – Tribal Welfare Department
| Particulars | Details |
| Eligibility Criteria | The candidate must be a resident of Karnataka.
They must belong to the ST category. The candidate’s annual family income must be ₹2.5 lakhs or less. Students pursuing Engineering or Medical courses may have a family income between ₹2.50 lakh to ₹10 lakh |
| Benefits | Covers Teaching Fee and other Compulsory Fees, including food charges for both day scholars and hostellers.
Full fee reimbursement is provided for students whose family income is up to ₹2.50 lakh. 50% fee reimbursement is offered for Engineering and Medical students whose family income is between ₹2.50 lakh and ₹10 lakh. |
Post-matric Scholarship for Minorities – Department of Minority Welfare
| Particulars | Details |
| Eligibility Criteria | The applicants must be residents of Karnataka.
They must belong to a minority community to apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities of Karnataka. The annual family income of the candidates must be less than or equal to ₹2 lakh. They must have scored at least 50% in the last examination. |
| Benefits | Students of Class 11 and 12 receive up to ₹7,000 per year for admission and tuition fees (for both hostellers and day scholars).
For technical and vocational courses in Class 11 and 12 (of 1 year or more), up to ₹10,000 per year is provided for admission and tuition fees. Undergraduate and postgraduate students receive up to ₹3,000 per year for admission and tuition fees. Class 11 and 12 students (including those in technical and vocational courses) receive a monthly maintenance allowance of ₹380 (hostellers) or ₹230 (day scholars) for 10 months. UG and PG students (excluding technical/professional courses) receive ₹570/month (hostellers) or ₹300/month (day scholars) for 10 months. M.Phil and Ph.D. students receive ₹1,200/month (hostellers) or ₹550/month (day scholars) as a maintenance allowance for 10 months. |
Post Matric Scholarship by Department of Medical Education
| Particulars | Details |
| Eligibility Criteria | The student must have confirmed admission to the first year
The student must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) category. The annual family income must be between ₹2.5 lakh and ₹10 lakh. |
| Benefits | Complete fee reimbursement for both government and private colleges. |
Post Matric Scholarship by the Department for the Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens
| Particulars | Details |
| Eligibility Criteria | The applicant must be a resident of Karnataka.
There is no income restriction for Brahmin, SC, ST, BCM or general category. The applicant must be disabled. |
| Benefits | Maintenance Allowance (Monthly)
Given for 12 months based on the course group: Group I (Medical, Engineering, Management, Computer Science, Agriculture, etc.): ₹1,600 for hostellers ₹750 for day scholars Group II (LLB, Pharmacy, Hotel Management, Mass Communication, Banking, etc.): ₹1,100 for hostellers ₹700 for day scholars Group III (General degrees like BA, B.Sc., B.Com): ₹950 for hostellers ₹650 for day scholars Group IV (Non-degree post-matric courses like Class 11–12, ITI, Polytechnic): ₹900 for hostellers ₹550 for day scholars Disability Allowance (Yearly) Additional support based on type of disability: Visually Impaired: ₹4,000 Hearing Impaired: ₹2,000 Physically Disabled (OH): ₹2,000 Intellectual Disabilities: ₹4,000 Other disabilities: ₹2,000 Other Benefits Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees (as per institution norms) |
Sandeepani Scholarship Scheme – Karnataka State Brahmin Development Board
| Particulars | Details |
| Eligibility Criteria | The applicant must be a resident of Karnataka.
The annual family income of the applicant must be less than or equal to ₹8 lakhs. They must have scored at least 50% in the last examination. |
| Benefits | Complete reimbursement of fees provided. |
Vidyasiri Food and Accommodation Scholarship Scheme – Department of Backward Class Welfare
| Particulars | Details |
| Eligibility Criteria | Must be Indian citizens and permanent residents of Karnataka.
Must belong to backward classes recognised by the State or Central Government. Must be enrolled in post-matric courses at recognised institutions in Karnataka Eligible only if not admitted to government or departmental hostels The family’s annual income must be within the prescribed category-wise limits ₹2.50 lakh for students of Category 1 ₹1 lakh for Category 2A, 3A and 3B students |
| Benefits | ₹1,500 monthly stipend for 10 months per academic year (For food and accommodation) |
OBC Post Matric Scholarship – Department of Backward Class Welfare
| Particulars | Details |
| Eligibility Criteria | Must be a permanent resident of Karnataka and belong to Other Backward Classes recognised by the Central or State Government.
Should be enrolled in post-matric courses at government, aided, or recognised private institutions affiliated with Karnataka’s statutory universities. Annual family income must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh for Category-I and ₹1 lakh for Category-IIA, IIIA, and IIIB to apply for the Post Matric Scholarship for Backward Classes Students, Karnataka. Must have passed the previous exam with at least 60% (Category I) or 70% (Category IIA/IIIA/IIIB). Not eligible if repeating the same course, studying under management/private/COMEDK quota, or pursuing medicine during PG medical studies. Only two sons per family can apply; this restriction does not apply to daughters. Can receive benefits under only one centrally sponsored post-matric scholarship from the Department of Backward Classes Welfare. |
| Benefits | Group 1 (Professional UG & PG courses): ₹10,000 educational allowance + ₹10,000 tuition fees = ₹20,000 total
Group 2 (Other professional courses): ₹8,000 educational allowance + ₹5,000 tuition fees = ₹13,000 total Group 3 (General UG & PG courses): ₹6,000 educational allowance + ₹2,000 tuition fees = ₹8,000 total Group 4 (Post-matric non-degree courses): ₹5,000 educational allowance; no tuition fees covered = ₹5,000 total |
Scholarship Program for Farmer Children – Department of Agriculture
| Particulars | Details |
| Eligibility Criteria | Must be a resident of Karnataka.
The applicant’s father should be a farmer. Should have passed Class 10 from a recognised board. Must not be availing of any other state government scholarship. |
| Benefits | Boys studying in PUC or ITI get ₹2,500; girls get ₹3,000
Boys in BA, B.Sc, B.Com, MBBS, B.E, or other professional courses get ₹5,000; girls get ₹5,500 Boys in Law, Paramedical, Nursing, and other vocational courses get ₹7,500; girls get ₹8,000 Boys pursuing Post-Graduation get ₹10,000; girls get ₹11,000 |
Also Read: Karnataka Scholarships 2025
SSP Post Matric Scholarship Application Process
The application for the SSP Post Matric Scholarship 2025 is available online on the Karnataka State Scholarship Portal (SSP). The exact steps to fill out the application are provided below.
Step 1: Visit the official Karnataka SSP website (ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in/) to register and create an account.
Step 2: Now log in using your User ID and Password.
Step 3: You can then have access to the “Student Account” page.
Step 4: Enter all the accurate information and read the details carefully, and click on “save and proceed”.
Step 5: On this page, upload the required documents.
Step 6: Verify the details and click on the “submit” tab.
Step 7: Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation email on your registered email address.
Documents Needed for SSP Post Matric Scholarship 2025 Application
The applicants must be ready with the following documents before applying for the Post Matric Scholarship on SSP:
- Marksheet of the previous class
- Bonafide certificate
- Fee receipt of the tuition fees
- Certificate of hostel accommodation
- Parent’s income certificate
- Caste/EWS Certificate
- Aadhaar card of the applicant and parents
Also Read: SSP Scholarship Karnataka Portal
SSP Post Matric scholarship – FAQs
What is the last date for submitting the application form for the SSP scholarship 2025?
The last date varies by department. For the Backward Classes Welfare Department and the Department of Technical Education, it is June 15, 2025. For the Department of Medical Education and the Social Welfare Department, the deadline is June 30, 2025.
Where should students contact in case of queries or doubts?
Students can call the State Scholarship Portal Helpline Number 1902 for assistance regarding any scholarship-related queries on SSP Karnataka.
Is there any offline mode for applying for SSP Post Matric Scholarship?
No, the SSP post matric scholarship application process is completely online. Offline applications are not accepted.
What is the basic eligibility for the SSP scholarship?
Applicants must be permanent residents of Karnataka, belong to SC/ST/OBC/Brahmin communities, and have an annual family income less than ₹2,50,000.
What is the objective of the SSP Post Matric Scholarship scheme?
The objective is to increase the literacy rate in Karnataka and provide access to stable, continued education for eligible students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
How can students check their SSP Post Matric Scholarship status?
Students can log in to their SSP account on the official Karnataka SSP website and click on the 'Scholarship Status' button to track their application.