SSP Scholarship Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the Portal | State Scholarship Portal (SSP) |
| Managed by | Karnataka State Government |
| Portal URL | Pre-Matric – ssp.karnataka.gov.in
Post-Matric – ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in |
| Types of Scholarships available on SSP Karnataka | Pre-Matric Scholarships
Post-Matric Scholarships Fee Reimbursement Schemes |
| Academic Year | 2025-26 |
| Beneficiaries | Domicile students of Karnataka |
| Benefits | Variable benefits |
| Application Process | Online |
About SSP Scholarship Portal
The State Scholarship Portal (SSP) has been introduced by the Government of Karnataka with the objective of ensuring smooth and effective implementation as well as disbursement of scholarships offered by its various departments. It promotes transparency in the applications submitted and the documents uploaded by students. Furthermore, scholarship funds under various departments are disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the beneficiaries’ accounts.
Also Read: SSP Scholarship Karnataka Portal
| 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 Scholarship Key Dates
| Particulars | Dates |
| Post Matric Scholarship by the Department of Medical Education | June 30, 2025 |
| Post Matric Scholarship by the Social Welfare Department | June 30, 2025 |
| Prematric Scholarship by Disability Welfare Department | March 12, 2026 (Tentative for 2026-27 session) |
| Prematric Scholarship by Social Welfare Department | March 15, 2025 (Tentative for 2026-27 session) |
| Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students – Tribal Welfare Department | March 07, 2025 (Tentative for 2026-27 session) |
| Prematric Scholarship by Minorities Welfare Department | March 10, 2025 (Tentative for 2026-27 session) |
Note: The dates mentioned in the table above may change as per the Karnataka State Government notification.
SSP Scholarship Eligibility Criteria 2025
To apply for an SSP scholarship, the applicant must be a permanent resident of the state of Karnataka. Additionally, the various scholarships available on the SSP portal in Karnataka have specific eligibility criteria that students must meet to apply.
Eligibility Criteria for SSP Scholarship
| Scholarship Provider Department / Name of Scholarship | Eligibility Criteria |
| SC Pre Matric Scholarship – Social Welfare Department | Must belong to the Scheduled Caste
The student must be enrolled in:
Classes 9–10 (central-funded scheme) and family annual income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh Aadhaar must be seeded to the student’s bank account (for DBT disbursement) |
| Pre-matric scholarship for children of parents engaged in unhygienic occupation – Social Welfare Department | Must be enrolled in Class 1 to 10
Parents must be engaged in unhygienic/unsanitary occupations (e.g., scavenging, tannery work, manual cleaning, etc.) Student must obtain a certificate from the designated authority confirming parents’ engagement in such occupation Open to students of all castes There is no income limit for the application |
| SC Post Matric Scholarship – Social Welfare Department | SC student enrolled in a post-matric course
Family income equal to or less than ₹2.5 lakh will get a full fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance Family income between ₹2.5–₹10 lakhs (engineering/medical) will get a 50% fee waiver (Technical & Medical Education Departments) |
| ST Pre Matric Scholarship – Tribal Welfare Department | Must belong to a Scheduled Tribe
Studying in Government, Aided, or Private schools For Classes 1–8 (Studying in a state-funded school): Family income must be less than or equal to ₹6 lakh For Classes 9–10 (Studying in a centrally-funded school): Family income must be less than or equal to ₹2.5 lakh |
| Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students – Tribal Welfare Department | Applicant should be a permanent resident of Karnataka
Must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category Family’s annual income should not exceed ₹2.5 lakh For students pursuing Engineering or Medical courses, income can be between ₹2.5 lakh and ₹10 lakh |
| Vidyasiri Food and Accommodation Scholarship Scheme – Department of Backward Class Welfare | Must be an Indian citizen and permanent resident of Karnataka
Should belong to backward classes recognized by State/Central Government Must be enrolled in post-matric courses at recognized Karnataka institutions Not eligible if admitted to government/departmental hostels Family income must fall within prescribed category-wise limits:₹2.50 lakh for students of Category 1 ₹1 lakh for Category 2A, 3A and 3B students |
| Fee Concession Scheme – Department of Backward Class Welfare | Must be an Indian citizen and a permanent resident of Karnataka
Must be studying regular post-matric courses under government quota in: Government institutions, local body institutions, aided institutions, and recognized unaided private institutions affiliated to statutory or deemed universities in Karnataka Family Income Limit: Category I (Backward Classes): Annual family income up to ₹2.5 lakh Category IIA, IIIA, IIIB (Other Backward Classes from all religions): Annual family income up to ₹1.0 lakh Must have passed the previous year’s exam with: Minimum 50% marks for Class 1 and blind students Minimum 60% marks for Other Backward Class students |
| OBC Pre Matric Scholarship – Department of Backward Class Welfare | Must be an Indian citizen and a permanent resident of Karnataka
Should belong to Backward Classes Category-1, 2A, 3A, or 3B Must be studying in Class 9 or 10 in government schools only The family’s annual income must be less than ₹2.5 lakh Must have secured A+, A, B+, or B grades in the previous academic year Should be enrolled as a full-time student Cannot receive any other educational scholarship for Class 9 or 10 at the same time Must update the caste and income certificates linked to the SATS number |
| Post Matric Scholarship for Backward Classes Students – Department of Backward Class Welfare | Must be a permanent resident of Karnataka and belong to OBCs recognised by the State or Central Government
Enrolled in post-matric courses at government, aided, or recognised private institutions affiliated with Karnataka universities Annual family income: up to ₹2.5 lakh (Category-I), ₹1 lakh (Category-IIA, IIIA, IIIB) Minimum marks: 60% (Category-I), 70% (Category-IIA/IIIA/IIIB) in the previous exam Not eligible if repeating the same course, studying under management/private/COMEDK quota, or practising medicine during PG Only two sons per family can apply (no limit for daughters) |
| Pre Matric Scholarship – Department of Minority Welfare | Must belong to a notified minority community: Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, or Zoroastrian (Parsi)
Must have secured at least 50% marks in the previous final examination Annual family income from all sources should not exceed ₹1 lakh Distribution of scholarships across States/UTs is based on minority population data from the census 30% of the scholarships are earmarked for girl students in each minority community and State/UT |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities of Karnataka – Department of Minority Welfare | Applicants must be permanent residents of Karnataka
Must belong to a recognised minority community Annual family income should not exceed ₹2 lakh A minimum of 50% marks in the previous academic examination is required to be eligible for the Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities in Karnataka |
| SC/ST Student fee reimbursement for Engineering and Diploma in Engineering – Department of Technical Education | The applicant should be a resident of Karnataka and belong to the SC/ST category
Admission must be secured through PG CET, COMEDK, or KCET Family income should fall between ₹2.5 lakh and ₹10 lakh per year A minimum of 50% marks in the previous qualifying exam is required |
| Post Matric Scholarship – Department of Medical Education | The student should have secured confirmed admission in the first year of the course
Must belong to the SC or ST category Family’s annual income must range between ₹2.5 lakh and ₹10 lakh |
| Sandeepani Scholarship Scheme – Karnataka State Brahmin Development Board | Applicant should be a permanent resident of Karnataka
Family income should not exceed ₹8 lakh per year A minimum of 50% marks in the previous exam is required |
| Pre Matric Scholarship – Department for the Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens | Must be a resident of Karnataka
Must have a disability of 40% or more, with a valid certificate Must be studying in Class 10 or below Max two disabled children per family can receive the scholarship (both twins eligible) Applicable for only one academic year per class; not available if repeating the same class Cannot receive another scholarship/stipend under a different scheme simultaneously Students enrolled in government-funded coaching are not eligible for a stipend during the coaching period The annual family income limit is ₹2.5 lakh |
| Post Matric Scholarship by the Department for the Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens | The applicant must be a resident of Karnataka
Must be studying in Class 11 or higher There is no income restriction for Brahmin, SC, ST, BCM or general category The applicant must have a disability |
Also Read: Karnataka Scholarships 2025
SSP Scholarship Award Details
The table below provides a detailed description of the financial assistance offered through the SSP scholarship. Since all these scholarships are provided by the Government of Karnataka, the scholarship amount will be directly credited to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries.
SSP Scholarship Benefits 2025
| Scholarship Provider Department / Name of Scholarship | Awards |
| SC Pre Matric Scholarship – Social Welfare Department | Classes 1–5: Boys ₹1,000 / Girls ₹1,100
Classes 6–7: Boys ₹1,150 / Girls ₹1,250 Class 8: Boys ₹1,250 / Girls ₹1,350 Classes 9–10: Day scholar ₹3,500 / Hosteller ₹7,000 |
| Pre-matric scholarship for children of parents engaged in unhygienic occupation – Social Welfare Department | Day Scholars (Class 1–10): ₹3,500 per annum
Hostellers (Class 3–10): ₹8,000 per annum |
| SC Post Matric Scholarship – Social Welfare Department | Group I (degree/post-grad professional): ₹7,000 (day), ₹13,500 (hostel)
Group II (other professional courses—degree/diploma/certificate): ₹6,500 (day), ₹9,500 (hostel) Group III (all other graduate/post-grad): ₹3,000 (day), ₹6,000 (hostel) Group IV (post-Class 10 non-degree): ₹2,500 (day), ₹4,000 (hostel) |
| ST Pre Matric Scholarship – Tribal Welfare Department | Classes 1–5: Boys ₹1,000 | Girls ₹1,100
Classes 6–7: Boys ₹1,150 | Girls ₹1,250 Class 8: Boys ₹1,250 | Girls ₹1,350 Classes 9–10: ₹3,000 (same for boys and girls) |
| ST Category Student Post Matric Scholarship – Tribal Welfare Department | Selected students will receive a reimbursement of tuition and mandatory fees, along with food expenses for both day scholars and hostellers
Students with family income up to ₹2.5 lakh receive 100% fee coverage Engineering and medical students with family income between ₹2.5 lakh and ₹10 lakh are eligible for 50% fee reimbursement |
| Vidyasiri Food and Accommodation Scholarship Scheme – Department of Backward Class Welfare | ₹1,500 monthly stipend for 10 months per academic year (For food and accommodation) |
| Fee Concession Scheme – Department of Backward Class Welfare | Fee reimbursement is provided only to students admitted under the government quota and enrolled in post-matric courses at government, local body, aided Institutions, or recognized unaided private institutions affiliated with statutory or deemed universities in Karnataka. |
| OBC Pre Matric Scholarship – Department of Backward Class Welfare | ₹4,000 per annum per eligible student |
| Post Matric Scholarship for Backward Classes Students – Department of Backward Class Welfare | 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 |
| Pre Matric Scholarship – Department of Minority Welfare | Admission Fee (up to Class 12): ₹500 per annum (subject to actuals), applicable to both hostellers and day scholars
Tuition Fee (up to Class 12): ₹350 per month (subject to actuals), applicable to both hostellers and day scholars Maintenance Allowance (for 10 months in an academic year): Up to Class 5 (Day Scholar): ₹100 per month Class 6 to 12: Hosteller: ₹600 per month Day Scholar: ₹100 per month |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities of Karnataka – Department of Minority Welfare | Class 11 & 12 students receive up to ₹7,000/year for admission and tuition fees (hostellers & day scholars)
For technical/vocational courses in Class 11 & 12 (1 year+), up to ₹10,000/year is provided UG & PG students receive up to ₹3,000/year for admission and tuition fees Maintenance allowance for Class 11 & 12: ₹380/month (hostellers) or ₹230/month (day scholars) for 10 months Maintenance for UG/PG (non-technical/professional): ₹570/month (hostellers) or ₹300/month (day scholars) M.Phil/Ph.D. students: ₹1,200/month (hostellers) or ₹550/month (day scholars) for 10 months |
| SC/ST Student fee reimbursement for Engineering and Diploma in Engineering – Department of Technical Education | Complete course fee reimbursement |
| Post Matric Scholarship – Department of Medical Education | Complete fee reimbursement for both government and private colleges |
| Sandeepani Scholarship Scheme – Karnataka State Brahmin Development Board | Complete reimbursement of fees provided |
| Pre Matric Scholarship – Department for the Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens | Maintenance Allowance (per month for 12 months):
₹500 for day scholars ₹800 for hostellers Book Grant: ₹1,000 per annum Disability Allowances (per annum): Visually Impaired: ₹4,000 Hearing Impaired: ₹2,000 Physically Disabled (Orthopedically Handicapped): ₹2,000 Intellectual Disabilities: ₹4,000 Other Disabilities: ₹2,000 |
| Post Matric Scholarship by the Department for the Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens | Monthly Maintenance Allowance
Group I (Medical, Engineering, Management, etc.): ₹1,600 (hostellers), ₹750 (day scholars) Group II (Pharmacy, LLB, Hotel Mgmt., etc.): ₹1,100 (hostellers), ₹700 (day scholars) Group III (BA, B.Sc., B.Com, etc.): ₹950 (hostellers), ₹650 (day scholars) Group IV (Class 11–12, ITI, Diplomas): ₹900 (hostellers), ₹550 (day scholars) Yearly Disability Allowance ₹4,000 – Visually/Intellectually impaired ₹2,000 – Hearing/Physically disabled & others Additional Benefit Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees |
Also Read: SSP Post Matric Scholarship 2025
SSP Scholarship Application Process 2025
Applications for all types of SSP scholarships can be submitted online through the Karnataka State Scholarship Portal (SSP). For pre-matric SSP scholarships, students must visit the ssp.karnataka.gov.in, and for post-matric SSP scholarships can be accessed at ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in. The application process for both portals is the same, only the required documents differ. Students are advised to follow the steps provided below to know the complete process.
Stage 1 – Registration
Step 1: Visit the official website of the State Scholarship Portal (SSP) Karnataka.
Step 2: Click on the link given to apply for the ‘Pre or Post-Matric Scholarship for FY 2025-26’.
Step 3: Now, click on “Create Account”.
Step 4: Fill in the mandatory fields, check the consent box, and click on the “Proceed” button.
Step 5: After this step, the applicants’ Aadhaar will be needed with their bank account. Now, enter your email ID, mobile number, OTP and click on the “Submit” button.
Step 6: Now, enter the certificate’s details and click on the “Proceed” button.
Note: After clicking on the proceed button, the applicants will be asked to check their names on the certificates. If it is correct, then the applicants will be directed to the next page.
Step 7: If the applicants have a ration card, then tick yes and enter their ration card number or otherwise, they need to apply for a ration card to proceed with the process.
Step 8: After entering the ration card number, a list of family members will appear. Select the name of the applicant from the list and click on the “Check” button to proceed.
Step 9: Now, create a password and click on the “Submit” button.
Stage 2 – Login
Step 1: Go back to the homepage of the SSP scholarship.
Step 2: Click on the “Student Login” button for the post-matric or pre-matric scholarship on the homepage.
Step 3: Now you will be redirected to the login page. Here you will need to enter your username, password, and captcha to log in.
Note: In case you do not remember your student ID or password, you can easily retrieve them by clicking on the “Forget Password” or “Know your Student ID” button.
Step 4: Once logged in, proceed to complete the scholarship application. Fill in all required details in the application.
Step 5: Upload all relevant documents and submit the application.
Step 6: Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation email on your registered email address.
SSP Scholarship e-Attestation of Documents
After applying for the SSP scholarship on the online portal, you must get your uploaded documents e-attested. The documents are e-attested by the college’s e-attestation officer. By following the steps listed below, applicants can easily get their documents attested online.
Step 1: Click on the official website of the SSP scholarship.
Step 2: Now, scroll down the homepage and click on “Click here for e-authentication portal (Students)”.
Step 3: A new window will open, enter the Aadhaar number, captcha, tick on the consent, and click on the “Verify” button.
Step 4: The applicants will be directed to the student profile page. Enter the details such as college name, university name, course, etc., and upload the documents.
Step 5: Now, click on the “Aadhaar Consent” form, fill it and download the form.
Step 6: Visit the e-Attestation officer of your college with the form and original documents to get them attested.
Step 7: Once the documents are e-attested by the officer, they will reflect under the Approved documents section.
Documents Needed for SSP Scholarship Application
- Valid ID proof like Aadhaar card, PAN card, Voter ID card, Driving License, etc.
- Previous qualifying exam marksheet
- Entrance exam marksheet, if needed
- Caste certificate, if needed
- Disability certificate, if needed
- Photograph of the applicant
- Income certificate of the applicant’s parent
- Domicile certificate of Karnataka
SSP Scholarship Contact Details
In case the applicants face any kind of problem in applying for the scholarship at the SSP Karnataka portal, they can contact the following helpline number and email ID.
SSP Scholarship Contact Information
| Department | Helpline Number(s) | Email Address |
| State Scholarship Portal | 1902 | NA |
| Social Welfare Department | 94823004000/80-22634300 | swdcontrolroom@gmail.com |
| Tribal Welfare Department | 94823004000/80-22634300 | swdcontrolroom@gmail.com |
| Department of Minority Welfare | 8277799990 | NA |
| Backward Classes Welfare Department | 8050770004/80-50770005 | NA |
Also Read: Education Funding Support after 10th & 12th for Students in Karnataka
SSP Scholarship FAQs
What is an SSP scholarship?
An SSP scholarship is financial aid provided by the Government of Karnataka to students who are residents of the state. It is disbursed through the State Scholarship Portal (SSP).
Who can apply for the SSP pre-matric scholarship?
Students studying in Classes 1 to 10 and belonging to eligible categories (SC/ST/OBC/minority) can apply for the pre-matric SSP scholarship via the SSP portal.
How can I apply for the SSP scholarship 2025?
Visit the SSP Karnataka portal, check eligibility and deadlines, create an account, and log in to fill out and submit the application form along with required documents.
What is the best post-matric SSP scholarship for OBC students?
The OBC Post-Matric Scholarship by the Department of Backward Class Welfare offers ₹4,000 annually to eligible OBC students through the SSP portal.
Can I get other scholarships if I am already receiving the SSP scholarship?
Yes, you can apply for other scholarships at the national, state, or international level, provided the other scholarship program allows concurrent funding.
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