The Government of Karnataka introduced the State Scholarship Portal (SSP) to facilitate the efficient and seamless implementation and disbursement of scholarships from its various departments. This portal consists of two main segments: the SSP pre-matric scholarship 2026-27 and the SSP post-matric scholarship 2026-27 for various departments. The last date for the Backwards Classes Welfare Department, Social Welfare Department, Department of Disability Welfare and Tribal Welfare Department has been announced. Students can visit the official website to apply for a scholarship online.
SSP Post-matric Scholarship Application Link 2026-27
SSP Pre-Matric Scholarship Application Link 2026-27
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Pre-matriculation scholarships are available for students in Classes 1 to 10, while post-matriculation scholarships are designed for those who wish to pursue their education after completing Class 10. Both schemes focus on providing financial aid to students facing financial challenges. The SSP Scholarship 2026-27 provides financial assistance to students from marginalised communities, specifically those belonging to the Other Backwards Classes (OBC), Scheduled Castes (SC), and Scheduled Tribes (ST) categories. This scholarship aims to support these students in their pursuit of post-secondary education. Read the complete article to know more about it.
The Karnataka government implemented the State Scholarship Portal (SSP) to assist students in need. Through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), scholarship funds are directly transferred into the accounts of the beneficiaries.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the Portal | State Scholarship Portal (SSP) |
| Name of the Scholarship | SSP Scholarship 2026-27 |
| Official website | ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in |
| Types of Scholarship |
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| Number of Departments offering a Scholarship | 13 |
| Beneficiaries | Domicile students of Karnataka belonging to SC/ST/BC/Minorities categories |
| Benefits | Variable Benefits |
| Application Process | Online |
| Application Timeline | Between February and June |
The Government of Karnataka offers scholarships to students from various sectors of society through its 13 departments. Refer to the table below for a list of available scholarships on the SSP portal and their respective application deadlines for the academic year 2026-27.
| Scholarship | Department | Last Date of Application |
|---|---|---|
| Post-matric Scholarship for SC Students | Social Welfare Department | January 31, 2027 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for Backwards Class Students | Backward Classes Welfare Department | August 31, 2026 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship | Tribal Welfare Department | August 31, 2026 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship | Department of Disability Welfare | August 31, 2026 |
| Merit cum Means Scholarship for Minorities | Minority Welfare Department | September 30, 2026 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for Karnataka State Brahmin | Karnataka State Brahmin Development Board | December 31, 2026 |
| Department | Last Date of Application |
|---|---|
| Social Welfare Department | September 30, 2026 |
| Backward Classes Welfare Department | September 30, 2026 |
| Tribal Welfare Department | September 30, 2026 |
| Department of Disability Welfare | September 30, 2026 |
| Minority Welfare Department | September 30, 2026 |
| Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers | September 30, 2026 |
| Department of Technical Education | September 30, 2026 |
| Sainik Schools | September 30, 2026 |
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All scholarships listed on the SSP scholarship portal have a primary eligibility requirement: the applicant must be a legal resident of Karnataka. In addition to this condition, other requirements must also be met to apply for an SSP scholarship. The table below offers comprehensive details on these criteria.
The SSP scholarship application is deemed incomplete if the required supporting documents are not uploaded by the applicants. To be considered for any scholarship on our portal, applicants must provide the following documents.
The following table provides a comprehensive overview of the financial support offered by these scholarships to students.
| Scholarship | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Post-matric Scholarship for SC Students | Fee reimbursement and hostel fees |
| Post-matric Scholarship for ST Students | Fee reimbursement and hostel fees |
| Vidyasiri Scholarship | Food and accommodation |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for Backward Classes Students |
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| Fee Reimbursement for Backward Classes Students | Fee reimbursement |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities | Fee reimbursement and hostel fee |
| Merit cum Means Scholarship for Minorities | Fee reimbursement (INR 12,000 per annum) and hostel fee |
| Fee Reimbursement for Engineering and Diploma in Engineering SC/ST Students | Fee reimbursement and defence scholarship |
| Fee Reimbursement for Medical SC/ST Students | Fee reimbursement |
| Post-matric Scholarship for Karnataka State Brahmin | Maintenance allowance of up to INR 1,200 for hostellers and INR 550 per month for day scholars |
To apply for any of the mentioned scholarships, interested individuals must make use of the SSP portal and submit their applications online. Below are the steps that applicants can follow to successfully apply for all types of SSP scholarships.
Step 1- Create an Account
Visit the official website of the SSP scholarship, ssp.karnataka.gov.in.
Click on the “Post-Matric Scholarship for FY 2026-27" link on the homepage.
Next, click on “Create Account”.

Fill in the mandatory fields, tick the consent, and click on the “Proceed” button.
Following this process, the applicant's Aadhaar will be linked to their bank account. Next, provide the email address, mobile number, and OTP, and click on the "Submit" button.
Now, enter the certificate’s details and click on the “Proceed” button.
Upon clicking the Proceed button, the applicants will be prompted to verify their names on the certificates. Should the name be accurate, the applicants will be redirected to the subsequent page.
In case the applicants possess a ration card, they are required to select "Yes" and provide their ration card number. Alternatively, if they do not possess a ration card, they must apply for one to continue with the process.
Upon entering the ration card number, a list of family members will be displayed. Choose the applicant's name from the roster and proceed by clicking on the "Check" button.
Next, generate a password and click on the "Submit" button.

Step 2- Student Login
Visit the SSP scholarship's official website, ssp.karnataka.gov.in.
Click on the dashboard's "Student Login" button.
Provide a Username, password, and captcha to access the account.
After logging in, proceed to finalise the scholarship application by providing all necessary information in the application form.
Ensure to fill in all the required details accurately. Additionally, kindly upload all relevant documents and apply.
Step 3- e-Attestation of Documents
SSP scholarship portal applicants need to get their documents e-attested by their college e-attestation officer to apply. The following steps will guide an applicant through the process of getting their documents attested online.
Go to the official website of the SSP scholarship and navigate to the homepage.
Locate and select the option "Click here for e-authentication portal (Students)" to proceed.
A new window will appear, where the candidate needs to provide their Aadhaar number, captcha, and consent to the appropriate box.
Finally, click on the "Verify" button.
Upon verification, the candidate will be redirected to the student profile page.
Fill in the required information, such as college name, university name, and course, and then proceed to upload the necessary documents.
Next, click on the "Aadhar Consent" form, complete the form, and download it.
To get the form and original documents attested, visit the e-attestation officer in college.
Once the officer e-attests the documents, they will be displayed in the Approved documents section.
To get assistance with applying for a scholarship through the SSP scholarship portal, applicants can call the following number or email:
| Department | Contact Details |
|---|---|
Department of Social Welfare | Phone no. 9480843005/ 9844251221/ 8073406449 |
Department of Minority Welfare | Phone no. (080)-22535931 Email ID: gokdomssp2020@gmail.com |
Tribal Welfare Department | Phone no. (080)-22261789 |
Department of Backwards Classes Welfare | Phone no. 805077004/805077005 Email ID: bcwd.scholarship@karnataka.gov.in |
Department of Technical Education | Phone no. (080)-22356949 |
To verify SSP Scholarship Status 2026-27, applicants can follow the instructions below.
Visit the official website of SSP, ssp.karnataka.gov.in.
On the homepage, proceed by selecting the scholarship status check link.
Provide the ID Number and Fiscal year on the designated page.
The application will then be accessible. Verify the status on the page.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Students from Class 1 to 10 can apply for the SSP Pre Matric Scholarship.
The SSP scholarship is available exclusively to students who are residents of Karnataka. In addition, there are specific eligibility requirements that must be met in order to apply for the scholarship through various departments.
Students can apply for SSP scholarship on the official website, ssp.karnataka.gov.in.
Yes, the Aadhaar card is mandatory for the students and parents to submit on the SSP portal as the amount of the scholarship will be transfered to the bank account linked to the Aadhaar card only.
On Question asked by student community
Hello Student,
To access the Karnataka SSLC Mid-Term Science Question Paper 2025-26 with Answer Key & Analysis, please refer to the article link provided below.
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Hi Savitri,
The Karnataka Class 10 - SA1 Question Paper for the 2026-2027 session will be conducted tentatively in the month of September. Meanwhile, you can check the previous year's question paper. The article link is provided below for your reference.
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Sorry, dear, we cannot cover the Karnataka Class 10 FA1 question paper.
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You will find all the question papers for Class 10 with their answer key compiled in a single place. You can check the biology question paper with the answer key here.
Dear Student, the Karnataka SSLC (Class 10) Model Question Papers 2026–27 have been released. The papers are available subject-wise in four sets, including Kannada, English, Mathematics, Science and Social Science, along with model answers. You can practise these papers to understand the latest exam pattern and marking scheme.
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