Candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
BCWD Fee Concession Scheme, Karnataka 2026
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Eligibility
OBC students of Karnataka
Region
India
Award
Tuition fee rembursement
Deadline
Closed
About The Program
The BCWD Fee Concession Scheme, Karnataka 2026 is offered by the Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka. The objective of this scheme is to reimburse tuition fees for students who secured seats in the government quota studying in the postmatric courses in government/ local body/ aided institutions/ recognised unaided private local bodies under the statutory universities/ deemed universities. Selected candidates will receive tuition fee reimbursement.
EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be an Indian citizen and a permanent resident of Karnataka
- belong to the OBC list notified by the central/state
- be students of government quota in regular postmatric courses
- be pursuing studies in government/ local body/ aided institutions/ recognised unaided private local bodies under the statutory universities/ deemed universities
- have an annual family income not exceeding ₹2,50,000 (Category 1) or ₹1,00,000 (Category 2A, 3A, 3B)
- have passed the previous year's annual examination with a minimum mark of 50% (Category 1 and visually disabled) or 60% (others)
Note:-
- Students who changed courses more than once are ineligible.
- Postgraduate medical students are ineligible if they are practising medicine during the duration of their course.
- Students studying under distance education, open university, evening college and management quota, private seat in private college and ComedK seat type students are ineligible.
- Only two boys of the same family are eligible. However, this rule does not apply to girls.
Benefits
The following five fees, or the fees determined by the department, whichever is lower; shall be payable according to the rates set by the government for courses in government colleges:
- Tuition fees
- Laboratory fee (if mandatory)
- Test/exam cost
- Sports fees
- Library fees
Documents
- Aadhaar details
- Caste Certificate
- Income certificate
- Residency proof
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Admission proof/ID proof
How can you apply?
Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Click on the option to create an account and complete the Aadhaar registration process.
Step 4: After successful registration, login with valid credentials.
Step 5: Follow the necessary steps to complete the application.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 15th February 2026
Selection Criteria
Important documents
Contact Details
Office of the Minister Backward Classes Welfare Department
Room 133, Vikasa Soudha, Bengaluru-560001
Email ID: bcwd.scholarship@karnataka.gov.in, postmatrichelp@karnataka.gov.in | Contact Number: 8050770004/05
Source: https://bcwd.karnataka.gov.in/
Important Links
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FAQ's
Question: Who is offering this opportunity?
Answer: The Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka, is offering this opportunity.
Question: Are there extra benefits for disabled students?
Answer: All selected candidates will receive equal benefits.
Question: What is the mode of application?
Answer: The application is online through the official government portal.
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