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BCWD Vidyasiri Food & Accommodation Scholarship (Karnataka)

Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka
Amount
₹1,500/month for 10 months
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
Closed
Applications close
31 Aug 2026
11:59 PM IST
Level
UndergraduatePostgraduate
Scheme type
Government scheme
Coverage
1 state
Study levels
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Listing
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Overview

A monthly food and accommodation allowance of ₹1,500 for 10 months for OBC post-matric students in Karnataka living away from home, from the state's Backward Classes Welfare Department.

Amount & Benefits

₹1,500 for 10 months of the academic year, credited via RTGS directly to the student's bank account.

Eligibility

Applicants must: Be an Indian citizen and permanent resident of Karnataka; Belong to the OBC list notified by the central/state government; Be pursuing a post-matric course at a government/aided/recognised private institution located at least 5 km from home or in a different city/town; Have annual family income not exceeding ₹2,50,000 (Category 1) or ₹1,00,000 (Categories 2A/3A/3B); Have scored at least 55% (Category 1) or 65% (others) in the qualifying exam.

Undergraduate Postgraduate Income ≤ ₹2,50,000/yr GOVERNMENT OBC

Required documents

OBC caste certificate (central/state notified list)
Karnataka domicile/residence proof
Family income certificate
Post-matric course admission proof
Bank account details

Application process

  1. 1
    Login/Register on Scholar4Study
  2. 2
    Complete the BCWD Vidyasiri Scholarship application form
  3. 3
    Upload the required documents
  4. 4
    Submit before the deadline
  5. 5
    Shortlisted candidates go through the provider's official selection process before the final award

Selection process

  1. 1
    Application submitted
    Your form is filed on the official portal.
  2. 2
    Institute verification
    Your college confirms enrolment and documents.
  3. 3
    State verification
    The state department reviews and approves.
  4. 4
    Scholarship approval
    The sanctioning authority clears the award.
  5. 5
    Fund transfer
    The amount is credited to your bank account.

Indicative timeline

Applications open
01 Aug 2026
Portal opens for the cycle
Applications close
31 Aug 2026
Last date to apply
Verification window
15 Sept 2026
Institute & state review
Scholarship release
15 Oct 2026
Funds disbursed to students

Indicative only — the official schedule is set by Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka.