Candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
BCWD Post-Matric Scholarship, Karnataka 2026
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Eligibility
OBC students of Karnataka
Region
India
Award
Up to ₹20,000 annually
Deadline
15-Feb-2026
About The Program
The BCWD Post-Matric Scholarship, Karnataka 2026 is offered by the Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka. The objective of this scheme is to provide post-matric scholarship facility to the day scholar students of backward classes studying in post-matric courses in residential colleges in any department, hostel, who do not get admission and are not selected under the Vidyasiri scheme. Selected candidates will receive up to ₹20,000 per annum.
EligibilityDeadline Date: 15-Feb-2026
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be a permanent resident of Karnataka
- be included in the OBC list notified by the central/state
- be pursuing postmatric courses in government/local body/aided institutions/recognised unaided private institutions under the statutory universities of Karnataka
- 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 60% (Category 1) or 70% (others)
Note:-
- Students repeating a course/class are ineligible.
- Management Quota, Private Seat in Private College and ComedK seat type students are ineligible.
- Postgraduate medical students are ineligible if they are practising medicine during the duration of their course.
- Only two boys of the same family are eligible. However, this rule does not apply to girls.
Benefits
| Particulars | Allowance (annual) | Tuition Fees (annual) |
| Professional UG and PG Courses | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Other Professional Courses | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 |
| General UG and PG Courses | ₹6,000 | ₹2,000 |
| Post Matriculation Courses | ₹5,000 | 0 |
Documents
- Aadhaar details
- Caste Certificate
- Income certificate
- Residency proof
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Admission proof/ID proof
Note: Students pursuing professional courses must mention their counselling details.
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, log in 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/en
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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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