Candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
BCWD Vidyasiri - Food and Accommodation Scholarship Scheme, Karnataka 2026
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Eligibility
OBC students of Karnataka
Region
India
Award
₹1,500 monthly
Deadline
Closed
About The Program
The BCWD Vidyasiri - Food and Accommodation Scholarship Scheme, Karnataka 2026 is offered by the Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka. The objective of this scheme is to provide boarding and lodging assistance to students not admitted in government/ government-aided hostel/ residential colleges of any department. Selected candidates will receive ₹1,500 monthly.
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 pursuing postmatric courses in government/local body/aided institutions/recognised unaided private institutions under the statutory 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 55% (Category 1) or 65% (others)
Note:-
- Students pursuing equivalent courses (B.Com after BA) are ineligible.
- 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 must be from rural areas and live at least 5 km away from their college. Students from cities/towns studying in a different city/town are also eligible.
- Only two boys of the same family are eligible. However, this rule does not apply to girls.
Benefits
Selected candidates will receive ₹1,500 for 10 months of the academic year. The amount will be credited online (RTGS) to the bank account opened in any of their Core Banking System Banks, subject to other conditions.
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/
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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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