SSP Post Matric Scholarship 2023-24 – Dates, Benefits and More

The State Scholarship Portal or SSP Scholarship is introduced by the Karnataka government which has two segments, the SSP pre-matric scholarship 2023 and the SSP post-matric scholarship 2023. These are means-based schemes that are meant to provide financial assistance to students who are stuck within monetary constraints. The SSP Post Matric Scholarship 2023 will enable students from Other Backward Classes (OBC), Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) categories to receive monetary benefits to pursue their post-secondary education.

The objective of the SSP Post Matric Scholarship 2023 is to strengthen the education of students of the state and ensure a high literacy rate. The SSP scholarship program includes assistance to the primary, secondary and vocational levels of education, generating more efficiency among the youth.

The SSP scholarship portal has diverse departments that cover students of different categories which will be discussed in detail in this article. These departments have floated the SSP Post Matric Scholarship 2023 and students who are pursuing intermediate education or vocational/technical courses can apply for the same.

SSP Post Matric Scholarship 2023 – Details

This scholarship has been launched keeping in mind the overall growth of the education sector in Karnataka. This section in the article will entail the following:

• List of departments under the scheme 
• Eligibility and Benefits
• Last dates for application submission

Below is a chart entailing the scholarship names corresponding to different departments covered by the SSP Post Matric Scholarship 2023.

Name of the Department	Name of the Scholarship
Social Welfare Department	Schedule Caste Candidate Post Matric Scholarship
Department of Technical Education	SC/ST Student fee reimbursement for Engineering and Diploma in engineering
Tribal Welfare Department	ST Category Student Post Matric Scholarship
Department of Minority Welfare	Merit cum Means Scholarship and Post-matric Scholarship
Department of Medical Education	Medical SC/ST category student fee reimbursement
Karnataka State Brahmin Development Board	Post Matric Scholarship
Department of Backward Class Welfare	Vidyasiri for Minority Scholarship

Below is a list of department-wise eligibility criteria and the benefits provided to the students under the SSP Post Matric Scholarship 2023 corresponding to each department.

Social Welfare Department

Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate must be a resident of Karnataka.
• They must belong to SC/ST/OBC category.
• Candidates’ family annual income must be less than INR 2.5 lakhs.
• They must have scored at least 50% in the last examination.

Benefits – The complete fee reimbursement for a hostel (both private and government) will be covered by the scholarship.

Department of Technical Education

Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate must be a resident of Karnataka.
• They must belong to the SC/ST/OBC category.
• Their annual family income must be between INR 2.5 lakhs and INR 10 lakhs.
• They must have scored at least 50% in the last examination.

Benefits – Complete course fee reimbursement.

Tribal Welfare Department

Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate must be a resident of Karnataka.
• They must belong to SC/ST/OBC category.
• Candidates’ annual family income must be INR 2.5 lakhs or less.
• They must have scored at least 50% in the last examination.

Benefits – Complete fee reimbursement for both government and private colleges.

Department of Minority Welfare

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicants must be a resident of Karnataka.
• They must belong to SC/ST/OBC category.
• The annual family income of the candidates must be less than or equal to INR 2 lakh.
• They must have scored at least 50% in the last examination.

Benefits – Complete reimbursement of hostel fees (both private and government).

Department of Medical Education

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must be a resident of Karnataka.
• Must belong to SC/ST/OBC category.
• The annual family income of the candidate must be between INR 2.5 lakhs and INR 10 lakhs.
• They must have scored at least 50% in the last examination.

Benefits – Complete fee reimbursement for both government and private colleges.

Karnataka State Brahmin Development Board

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must be a resident of Karnataka.
• The annual family income of the applicant must be less than or equal to INR 10 lakhs.
• They must have scored at least 50% in the last examination.

Benefits – Complete reimbursement of fees provided.

Department of Backward Class Welfare

Eligibility Criteria

• For students belonging to category 1, the annual family income must be less or equal to INR 2.5 lakhs.
• For students belonging to 2A, 3A, 3B and OBC categories, the annual family income must be less or equal to INR 1 lakh.
• Candidates must have scored at least 50% in their last qualifying examination.

Benefits – Complete reimbursement of fees.

Department of Disability Welfare

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must be a resident of Karnataka.
• There is no income restriction for Brahmin, SC, ST, BCM or general category.
• Candidates must have scored at least 50% in the last examination.

Benefits – Complete reimbursement of fees.

Ayush Department

Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate must be a resident of Karnataka.
• They must belong to SC/ST/OBC category.
• The annual family income of the candidates must be between 2.5 lakhs and INR 10 lakhs.
• They must have scored at least 50% in the last qualifying examination.

Benefits – Complete reimbursement of fees.

How to apply for the SSP Post Matric scholarship 2023?

The application for the SSP Post Matric Scholarship 2023 is available online on the official website. The applicants must be ready with the following documents before applying for the scholarship:

1. Marksheet of the course pursuing
2. Bonafide certificate
3. Fee receipt of the tuition fees
4. Certificate of the hostel accommodation
5. Parent’s income certificate
6. Caste/EWS Certificate
7. Aadhaar card of the applicant and parents

The first step of the application process is registration to create an account on the portal of the SSP scholarship.

1. Visit the official website to register and create an account.
2. Insert all the information about the Aadhaar card and contact number.
3. Next, put in the OTP received on the registered mobile phone number.
4. Create an account filling in all the basic details.

After the registration process, candidates need to log in to the SSP portal and apply for the scholarship in the following ways:

1. Using the user ID and password, log in to the website.
2. You can then have access to the “Student Account” page.
3. On this page, upload the above-mentioned documents.
4. Enter all the accurate information and read the details carefully and click on “save and proceed”.
5. Verify the details and click on the “submit” tab.

The SSP Post Matric Scholarship 2023 is a  scheme that has been launched keeping in mind the overall growth and development of the Karnataka state to eliminate literacy-related issues. With this scholarship, every growing individual will have access to a sound and stable education to ensure a better life.

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SSP Post Matric scholarship 2023 – FAQs

What is the last date for submitting the application form of SSP scholarship 2023?

The last date for application submission for most of the departments covered by the SSP post matric scholarship 2023 is between April 2022 to May 2022.

How many scholarships are given each year?

The Karnataka government offers over 1.7 million scholarships each year.

Where shall the students contact in case of queries and doubts??

The students can contact at 080-35254757 (Scholarship Assistance Number). Thye can also mail queries at postmatrichelp@karnataka.gov.in.

Is there any offline mode for applying for SSP Post Matric Scholarship 2023?

No. The only way to apply for the scholarship is the online mode.

Is the SSP scholarship open for 2023-24?

No, the scholarship for 2023-24 has not been floated yet.

What is the basic eligibility for SSP scholarship?

The common eligibility to apply for SSP scholarship are that the applicant must be a permanent resident of Karnataka, the family’s annual income must be less than INR 2,50,000 and they must belong from the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Other Backward Castes categories.

What is the objective of the SSP scholarship scheme?

The main objective of this scheme is to enhance the literacy rate of the state of Karnataka and ensure a stable education for all.