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SSP Pre-Matric Scholarship (Karnataka)

Government of Karnataka (Social/Tribal/Minority Welfare Departments)
Amount
As per government norms (varies by department & class)
Deadline
30 Sept 2026
18 days left
Applications close
30 Sept 2026
11:59 PM IST
Level
School
Scheme type
Government scheme
Coverage
1 state
Study levels
School
Listing
Source verified

Overview

A Karnataka government pre-matric scholarship for Class 1-10 students from SC/ST/OBC, minority and other eligible categories, covering educational expenses via direct bank transfer.

Amount & Benefits

Covers educational expenses as per government norms, credited via direct bank transfer.
Amounts vary by department (Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare, Minority Welfare and others) and class.

Eligibility

Applicants must: Be a domicile of Karnataka studying in Class 1-10; Hold a valid SATS ID; Meet the category-specific income limit — e.g. up to ₹6 lakh (SC/ST, Class 1-8), ₹2.5 lakh (SC/ST, Class 9-10), or ₹1 lakh (minorities, Class 1-8); Belong to an eligible category (SC, ST, OBC, minority, farmers' or construction workers' wards, etc.).

School Income ≤ ₹6,00,000/yr GOVERNMENT

Required documents

Valid SATS ID
Caste/category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/minority, as applicable)
Karnataka domicile proof
Family income certificate
School bonafide certificate

Application process

  1. 1
    Login/Register on Scholar4Study
  2. 2
    Complete the SSP Pre-Matric 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
31 Aug 2026
Portal opens for the cycle
Applications close
30 Sept 2026
Last date to apply
Verification window
15 Oct 2026
Institute & state review
Scholarship release
14 Nov 2026
Funds disbursed to students

Indicative only — the official schedule is set by Government of Karnataka (Social/Tribal/Minority Welfare Departments).