Vidyasiri Scholarship 2025 – Application Deadline
The applications for Vidyasiri Scholarship 2025 are ongoing. Students who’ve not been allotted any of the BCWD hostels even once, can apply for this scholarship through the official website. The application deadline for the scholarship is October 31, 2025.
Vidyasiri Scholarship 2025 – Eligibility Criteria
Following is the eligibility criteria for Vidyasiri Scholarship. Take a look –
- The student must be a citizen of India and a permanent resident of Karnataka.
- The student must belong to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category, as listed by the Government of India and the state government.
- Students pursuing any of the post-matric courses from a government / government-aided / local body / unaided recognised private institutions under Karnataka Statutory Universities are eligible to apply.
- The gross annual income of the student’s family/guardian must not exceed ₹ 2.50 Lakh for students belonging to category 1, and ₹ 1 Lakh for students belonging to category 2A, 3A and 3B.
- The student must be from rural areas, and their place of residence should be at least 5 km away from their college. Moreover, for students whose college is in a city/town other than their native city/town, such students are also eligible to apply for the scholarship.
- The student must have scored at least 55% (for students belonging to category 1) or 65% (for students belonging to category 2A, 3A, 3B) in their previous year’s annual examination.
- Only two sons of the same family are eligible for this scholarship scheme. This restriction is not for girl children.
Who is Not Eligible to Apply for Vidyasiri Scholarship?
Following students are not eligible to apply for the scholarship –
- Students who’ve changed their course of study more than once.
- Students who’re pursuing post-graduate/medical courses while practicing medicine are not eligible.
- Students pursuing equivalent courses more than once are not eligible. (Ex: B.Com after BA.)
Vidyasiri Scholarship 2025 – Benefits
The Vidyasiri Scholarship scheme extends its support to students who belong to Backward Classes. Under this scheme, any student who is pursuing their post-matric course and is looking for food and accommodation assistance will receive a monthly stipend of ₹ 1,500 per month for the duration of 10 months.
Vidyasiri Scholarship 2025 – Application Process
For first time users, before applying for the scholarship you need to create an account first, then login to your SSP student account to apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship.
How to Create a New Account?
Step 2: Click on the “Click Here to Create New Account”.
Step 3: Enter your Student Aadhaar Number and click “Proceed”.
Step 5: Fill in the relevant details like your gender, email-id, and registered mobile number.
Step 6: This completes your registration. Your account will be created and you will receive your User ID on the registered mobile number that you’ve registered.
How to Apply for the Scholarship?
Step 1: Visit the official website for the scholarship https://ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in/.
Step 2: Click on the “Click Here to Login to SSP Student Account”.
Step 3: You will be redirected to the login page. Enter your User-ID, Password and enter the captcha for logging in.
Step 4: Click on “Apply for Post-Matric Scholarship”
Step 5: Read the instructions properly and step-wise proceed ahead. Fill the necessary details (Study/Caste/Personal Details/College Details/E-Attestation Details/ Hostel Details) and submit your application.
Step 6: After completion, take a printout of the filled application form.
Step 7: Gather all the required documents as specified in the application process and submit the hard copies of the application form and supporting documents to your respective college/university.
Step 8: Now the College principals and inspection officers will review the application and documents submitted.
Step 9: The further review and verification of the application will be done by the Taluk Backward Classes Welfare Officer.
Step 10: The District Backward Classes Welfare Officer will check the information the Taluk Welfare Officer has reviewed regarding the eligibility.
Step 11: The college principal will confirm that the attendance of the student meets the minimum requirement of 75%.
Step 12: This attendance information will be uploaded by the Taluk Backward Classes Welfare Officer through the online portal.
Step 13: Grants will be allocated according to the guidelines of the Vidyasiri-Food and Accommodation Scholarship.
Vidyasiri Scholarship 2025 – Documents Required
Here’s the list of the documents required for applying for the Vidyasiri Scholarship –
- Aadhaar card
- Registered mobile number
- Email-id of the student
- Student’s SSLC registration number
- Caste certificate of the student
- Income certificate of the family/guardian
- UDID identification number (if student is disabled)
- Student’s University/College registration number
- Complete residential address of the student
- Hostel details (if applicable)
- E-Attestation number (for relevant documents, if applicable)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Vidyasiri Scholarship?
The Vidyasiri Scholarship scheme provides boarding and lodging assistance to students who belong to Backward Classes and are pursuing post-matric courses, who are not admitted in Government / Government-Aided Hostel / Residential Colleges of any Department.
What is the last date to apply for the Vidyasiri Scholarship 2025-26?
October 31, 2025 is the last date for applying for the Vidyasiri - Food and Accommodation Scholarship Scheme. For more details and updates visit the official website.
Can students from states other than Karnataka apply for the Vidyasiri Scholarship?
No, this scholarship scheme is only for the permanent residents of Karnataka who belong to the Backward Classes category.
How much stipend is provided under the Vidyasiri Scholarship?
Students selected for the scholarship are offered ₹1,500 per month for the duration of 10 months as stipend. The stipend is directly credited online to the bank account of the scholars.
How to apply for Vidyasiri-Food and Accommodation Scholarship Scheme online?
You can apply for the Vidyasiri Scholarship by visiting their website. Once you’ve registered your account, you must login with your valid credentials and fill in the application form.