SSP Scholarship Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the Portal | State Scholarship Portal (SSP) |
| Managed by | Karnataka Government |
| Portal URL |
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| Types of Scholarships available on SSP Karnataka |
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| 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
SSP Scholarship Key Dates
| Particulars | Dates |
| Post Matric Scholarship by the Department of Backward Classes Welfare | September 30, 2025 |
| Post Matric Scholarship by the Department of Minorities Welfare | September 30, 2025 |
| Post Matric Scholarship by the Department of Arya Vyshya | November 30, 2025 |
| Post Matric Scholarship by the Department of Technical Education | November 30, 2025 |
| Post Matric Scholarship by the Karnataka State Brahmin Development Board | November 30, 2025 |
| Post Matric Scholarship by the Department of Disability Welfare | December 31, 2025 |
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
1. SC Pre Matric Scholarship – Social Welfare Department
Eligible Candidates: Students from Scheduled Caste communities.
Enrollment Requirements:
- Classes 1–8 (State-funded): Family income ≤ ₹6 lakh.
- Classes 9–10 (Central-funded): Family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh.
Additional Criteria: Aadhaar must be linked to the student’s bank account for DBT disbursement.
2. Pre-matric Scholarship for Children of Parents in Unhygienic Occupations – Social Welfare Department
Eligible Candidates: Students enrolled in Classes 1–10.
Family Occupation: Parents must work in unhygienic occupations like scavenging, tannery work, or manual cleaning.
Income Limit: No income limit for eligibility.
3. SC Post Matric Scholarship – Social Welfare Department
Eligibility: SC students enrolled in post-matric courses.
Family Income:
- ≤ ₹2.5 lakh for full fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance.
- ₹2.5–₹10 lakh for a 50% fee waiver (Engineering/Medical courses).
4. ST Pre Matric Scholarship – Tribal Welfare Department
Eligible Candidates: Students from Scheduled Tribe communities.
Enrollment Requirements:
- Classes 1–8 (State-funded schools): Family income ≤ ₹6 lakh.
- Classes 9–10 (Central-funded schools): Family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh.
5. Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students – Tribal Welfare Department
Eligibility: Permanent residents of Karnataka, belonging to the ST category.
Income Criteria:
- Family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh for full fee reimbursement.
- Income between ₹2.5 lakh and ₹10 lakh for engineering/medical students.
6. Vidyasiri Food and Accommodation Scholarship Scheme – Department of Backward Class Welfare
Eligibility: Indian citizens and permanent residents of Karnataka.
Income Limits:
- ₹2.5 lakh for Category 1 students.
- ₹1 lakh for Category 2A, 3A, 3B students.
7. Fee Concession Scheme – Department of Backward Class Welfare
Eligibility: Permanent residents of Karnataka studying post-matric courses in government or recognized institutions.
Income Limits:
- ₹2.5 lakh for Category I.
- ₹1 lakh for Categories IIA, IIIA, IIIB.
8. OBC Pre Matric Scholarship – Department of Backward Class Welfare
Eligible Candidates: Students from Backward Classes, enrolled in Classes 9 or 10 in government schools.
Income Limit: Annual family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh.
Additional Requirements: Students must secure A+, A, B+, or B grades.
9. Post Matric Scholarship for Backward Classes Students – Department of Backward Class Welfare
Eligibility: Permanent residents of Karnataka from recognized OBC categories.
Income Limits:
- ₹2.5 lakh for Category I.
- ₹1 lakh for other categories.
10. Pre Matric Scholarship – Department of Minority Welfare
Eligible Candidates: Students from minority communities (Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, Zoroastrian).
Income Limit: Family income ≤ ₹1 lakh.
Also Read: Karnataka Scholarships 2025
SSP Scholarship Award Details
SSP Scholarship Benefits for 2025
SC Pre Matric Scholarship:
- Classes 1–5: Boys ₹1,000, Girls ₹1,100
- Classes 6–7: Boys ₹1,150, Girls ₹1,250
- Classes 9–10: Day Scholar ₹3,500, Hosteller ₹7,000
SC Post Matric Scholarship:
- Group I: ₹7,000 (Day Scholar), ₹13,500 (Hostel)
- Group II: ₹6,500 (Day Scholar), ₹9,500 (Hostel)
- Group III: ₹3,000 (Day Scholar), ₹6,000 (Hostel)
- Group IV: ₹2,500 (Day Scholar), ₹4,000 (Hostel)
ST Pre Matric Scholarship:
- Classes 1–5: Boys ₹1,000, Girls ₹1,100
- Classes 9–10: ₹3,000 (same for boys and girls)
Vidyasiri Food and Accommodation Scholarship Scheme:
- ₹1,500 monthly stipend for 10 months (for food and accommodation).
OBC Pre Matric Scholarship:
- ₹4,000 per annum for eligible students.
Post Matric Scholarship for Backward Classes:
- Group 1: ₹20,000 total (₹10,000 educational allowance + ₹10,000 tuition fee)
- Group 2: ₹13,000 total (₹8,000 educational allowance + ₹5,000 tuition fee)
Also Read: SSP Post Matric Scholarship 2025
Department Offering SSP Scholarships
| Department of Minority Welfare | Department of Medical Education | Karnataka State Brahmin Development Board |
| Department of Social Welfare | Department of Fisheries | Department of Backward Class Welfare |
| Department of Technical Education | Department of Agriculture | Department of Tribal Welfare |
| Department of Ayush | Department of Disability Welfare | Department of Collegiate Education |
| Department of Labour | Department of Handloom & Textiles | Department of Transport |
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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