Candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.

OBC students of Karnataka
India
Up to ₹20,000 annually
31-Aug-2026
The BCWD Post-Matric Scholarship, Karnataka 2027 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.
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
Note:-
| 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 |
Note: Students pursuing professional courses must mention their counselling details.
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 'Click here to apply' and then on the blue colour box on the right side of the page stating 'CLICK HERE TO LOGIN TO SSP STUDENT ACCOUNT TO APPLY FOR POST MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP FOR FY 2026-27'.
Step 4: Enter your Adhaar number and select 'CLICK TO PROCEED' to create an account and complete the Aadhaar registration process.
Step 5: After successful registration, log in with valid credentials.
Step 6: Follow the necessary steps to complete the application.
(Note: Students must successfully complete their NSP-OTR registration to avail this scholarship.)
Application Deadline: August 31, 2026
Candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
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
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.