ePASS Karnataka - Guide to Post-Matric Scholarships for Students

What is ePASS Scholarship?

The Electronic Payment and Application System of Scholarships (ePASS), also known as KARePASS, is managed by the Government of Karnataka's Department of Backward Classes Welfare.


Updated On - 12 Sep 2025
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It distributes post-secondary scholarships through an online system that connects colleges, banks, the Treasury, welfare ministries, and the databases of the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC). Scholarship funds are deposited directly into the beneficiary's bank account via the Karepass network.

ePASS Karnataka Scholarship Schemes

The list of scholarships under ePASS Karnataka are as given below:

  1. Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) Scheme
  2. Fee Concession (FC) Scheme
  3. Food & Accommodation Scholarship (FAAS) Scheme
  4. Pre-Matric Scholarships
  5. Vidyasiri Schemes

Eligibility Criteria for ePASS 

The eligibility criteria for ePASS are mentioned below :

Type of Scholarship 

Eligibility Criteria 

E-Pass Karnataka Food & Accommodation Scholarship (FAAS) 

The scholar must be a post-matriculated student in a government, government-aided, or housing college. For Category 1, the applicant's yearly family income should not exceed INR 2.50 Lacs P/A, and for Categories 2A, 3A, and 3B, the family income should not exceed Rs.5 Lakh. 

E-Pass Karnataka Post Matric Scholarship 

The scholar must be enrolled in a post-matriculation program. For Category 1, the scholar's family's annual household income should not exceed Rs.1.50 Lakh P/A. The annual family income of the scholar's family shall not exceed Rs.2 Lakh P/A for Category 2A, 3A, and 3B. 

E-Pass Karnataka Fee Concession Scheme 

The candidate must be enrolled in a post-graduate program. The candidate's annual family income should not exceed Rs.1,000,000 for Category 1. In addition, for Categories 2A, 3A, and 3B, the candidate's family income should not exceed Rs.2.50 Lakh per annum. 

How to Apply for ePASS Karnataka Scholarship?

Here is how to register for ePASS Karnataka:

Step 1: Visit the official website of ePASS Karnataka

Step 2: Navigate to the "Student Zone" tab

Step 3: Click on the scheme that you wish to apply for

Step 4: Enter the required data requested in the application form.

Step 5: Upload the documents as required on the portal

Step 6: Click on "Submit"

Your application is complete now

Eligibility Criteria for ePASS

The eligibility criteria for the various scholarships under ePASS Karnataka are as given below:

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ePASS Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS)

Students studying at the post-matriculation level

  1. Category 1: Annual family income below Rs.1.5 lakh
  2. Category 2: Annual family income below Rs.2 lakh

ePASS Karnataka Food & Accommodation Scholarship (FAAS)

Students at the post-matric level in any government, government-aided, or housing college

  1. Category 1: Annual family income below Rs.2.5 lakh
  1. Category 2A, 3A, and 3B: Annual family income below Rs.5 lakh

ePASS Karnataka Fee Concession (FC) Scheme

Students studying for post-graduate courses

  1. Category 1: Annual family income below Rs.1 lakh
  2. Category 2A, 3A, and 3B: Annual family income below Rs.2.5 lakh

Find out to know more about Education Loan and eligibility criteria.

ePASS Documents Required

Here are the documents required for the ePASS scholarship application:

  1. Admission certificate
  2. Bonafide certificate
  3. Transfer certificate issued from school or college
  4. Residential Certificate
  5. Income Certificate
  6. Bank Passbook Page
  7. Aadhar card number of the candidate
  8. Aadhaar card number of the candidate"s father and mother

Steps for ePass Renewal

Here are the steps you need to take to renew your ePASS:

Step 1: Visit ePass Karnataka's official website at https://karepass.cgg.gov.in/

Step 2: Navigate to the tab called "Students Service"

Step 3: Click on the scheme that you want to renew

Step 4: Enter your date of birth and the application number from the previous year

Step 5: Enter the correct captcha code

Step 6: Click on "Go"

Step 7: Fill in the details required on the page

Step 8: The ePASS Renewal Application status will be displayed

Contact Details

Karnataka Backward Classes Welfare Department

No. 16/D, 3rd Floor, Devraj Urs Bhavan,

Millers Tank Bed Road, Vasanth Nagar,

Bangalore - 560052

Phone: 8050770005

Email: bcdbng@kar.nic.in

How to Retrieve Your ePASS Application Number?

If you have forgotten your ePass application number, you can retrieve it by visiting the ePASS Karnataka's official website. You can search for it by first entering details such as the year of passing SSLC, SSLC examination number, SSLC pass type, date of birth, etc.

How to Check Karnataka ePASS Application Status?

You can check the application status for Karnataka ePASS by following the steps given below:

Step 1: Visit the ePASS Karnataka official website

Step 2: Click on the "Student Services" tab on the homepage

Step 3: From the dropdown menu, click on "Application Status"

Step 4: Enter the details required on the page

Step 5: Enter the correct captcha code

Step 6: Click on "Get Status"

The status of your ePASS Karnataka application will be displayed on the screen

How to Check ePASS Karnataka Hostel Application Status?

To know your ePASS Karnataka hostel application status, follow the steps given below:

Step 1: Visit the ePASS Karnataka official website

Step 2: Click on "Student Services" on the homepage

Step 3: In the dropdown menu, click on "Hostel Application Status"

Step 4: You will be redirected to a page where you enter the details requested such as application number and date of birth

Step 5: Enter the correct captcha code

Step 6: Click on "Get Status"

The status of your ePASS Karnataka hostel application will be displayed on the screen

How to Get ePASS Karnataka Prathibha Acknowledgment?

To receive the acknowledgment for ePASS Karnataka Prathibha, follow the steps given below:

Step 1: Visit the ePASS Karnataka official website

Step 2: Click on "Student Services" on the homepage

Step 3: In the dropdown menu, click on "Prathibha Acknowledgement"

Step 4: You will be redirected to a page where you can fill in the required details

Step 5: Enter the correct captcha code

Step 6: Click on "Download Acknowledgement" or "Application Verified Status"

Your acknowledgement will be downloaded or the status will be displayed on the screen

Financial Assistance for ePASS Karnataka Scholarship

The financial assistance provided under the scholarship schemes of ePASS are as follows:

  1. ePASS Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS): Maximum of Rs.3,500 per annum
  2. ePASS Karnataka Food & Accommodation Scholarship (FAAS): Maximum of Rs.1,500 per month for 10 months
  3. ePASS Karnataka Fee Concession (FC) Scheme: Fees for training, laboratory, sports, readers charge of a maximum of Rs.1,750 per annum

FAQs on ePass Karnataka

  • How can I tell if I've gotten my application number?

    Following registration, each student will receive an application number through registered mail or cell phone. If an applicant misplaces his or her application number, he or she can retrieve it through the scholarship's official web portal. 

  • How will I receive the scholarship money?

    The scholarship money will be deposited into the candidates' bank accounts via DBT (Direct Bank Transfer). 

  • What is the ePASS Karnataka scholarship amount?

    The ePASS Karnataka Food & Accommodation Scholarship (FAAS) has a maximum monthly grant of Rs.1,500 over ten months. In Karnataka, the Concessionary charge (FC) Scheme for ePASS allows for a maximum charge of Rs.1,750 per year for training, lab work, sports, and readers. 

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