SSP Post Matric Scholarship

Note: These dates are subject to further extensions based on government notifications. 

Benefits of the SSP Scholarship

The following are the SSP Scholarship benefits:

1. Enables sustainable educational empowerment
2. Allows students to be financially independent
3. Students can avail required stationary products and books with this scholarship
4. Students becomes socially and economically independent

Department-Wise SSP Scholarship

The various types of SSP Scholarships depending upon various departments are:

How to Register for SSP Post Matric Scholarship?

You can register for the SSP Post Matric Scholarship by following the steps given below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of SSP Karnataka 

Step 2: On the homepage, click on 'Create Account' 

Step 3: Choose your category (SC/ST/OBC/Minority/General). Provide your Aadhar number and a new page will open

Step 4: Fill in the details such as your name as per Aadhaar and and Aadhaar number 

Step 5: Agree to the terms and conditions and click on submit 

Step 5: Next, you will need to provide your contact details (mobile number, e-mail ID and phone number) 

Step 6: You will get an OTP on your mobile number which you need to fill to proceed further 

Step 7: Enter your ration card number.

Step 8: From the list of family members, select your name and click on “Proceed”.

Step 9: Create a password and click on “Submit”.

How to Log in to the SSP Post Matric Scholarship Portal?

In order to apply for the scholarship, you need to follow the below given steps: 

Step 1: Visit the SSP website and login into your account 

Step 2: Complete your e-KYC before applying by clicking on e-KYC option 

Step 3: After completing the e-KYC, click on the option “Apply for Post- Matric option” on homepage 

Step 4: Fill in the study, caste and personal details. You will need to provide a caste or income certificate in your name. It is now mandatory for many categories to provide an NSP-OTR (National Scholarship Portal- One Time Registration) number during the process.

Step 5: Review the details once and then fill in your college details, E-Attestation Details and hostel details. 

Step 6: After completing all the details, preview your form and click on submit to complete the application procedure. 

Note: It is mandatory for all students to register on the KUTUMBA Portal before applying for any scholarship through the State Scholarship Portal (SSP) 

How to Reset Your SSP Scholarship Login Password?

The following are the steps to retrieve login password, in case candidates forget their password:

1. Visit the official website
2. Click on ‘Forgot password’ on student login page
3. Enter student ID and the OTP received on your registered mobile number.
4. Create and confirm a new password
   

How to Find Your Student ID?

The following are the steps to know the student ID:

1. Visit the SSP official website
2. Click on SSP Student account Login
3. Click on ‘Know Your Student ID’
4. Enter the Aadhaar number and the registered mobile number to receive an OTP.
5. Click on ‘Get student ID’, to view the candidate’s student ID

Eligibility Criteria for SSP Post Matric Scholarship

Mentioned below criteria must be fulfilled to apply for Post Matric Scholarship: 

1. Domicile of Karnataka
   

1. Annual family income below Rs.2.50 lakh per annum for SC/ST and Category-1 students. However, the limit is Rs.1 lakh for other OBC categories (2A, 3A, 3B) and up to Rs.8 lakh for Brahmin community students. 

1. Minimum 50% marks in this previous examination for Category-1 and Minority students, while it is 60% for other OBC categories. 

1. Students seeking admission in 11th, 12th, B.Com, and ITI courses along with medical, engineering and PhD programs. 

1. Graduates from ST, SC, OBC, central OBC, EBC, and minority categories 

1. Applicants are required to have a bank account that must be linked to their Aadhaar number and seeded with NPCI for Direct Benefit Transfer. 

Documents Required for SSP Post-Matric Scholarship

The following are the essential documents required for SSP Post-Matric Scholarship

1. Income and caste certificates with a valid RD (Revenue Department) number issued by the Government of Karnataka. 

1. Aadhar card of applicant and parent 

1. Proof of college fee payment for the current academic year. 

1. Ration card number   

1. Students email ID and mobile number 

1. UDID identification number (required only for students with disabilities) 

1. District, taluk, address of student’s residence, and assembly constituency  

1. University or college registration number of the students 

1. SSLC registration number and year of passing  

1. E-attestation number and hostel details (If applicable) 

1. Photographs of the applicant  

1. The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) OTR (One-Time Registration) number is now mandatory for certain categories to apply on State Scholarship Portal (SSP). 

1. The previous year’s marks card or semester results. 

How to Track Post Matric Scholarship Status

To track your student scholarship status, follow the steps given below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of SSP and click on “Student Login”.

Step 2: Enter your User ID, Password, and the CAPTCHA code to access your dashboard.

Step 3: Click on the “Year Wise Student Status” link and select academic year 2025-26.

Step 4: Click on “View” to see the status of your scholarship application, including department verification and payment disbursement status. 

The status of your scholarship application will be displayed on the screen.

List of Post-Matric and Pre-Matric Scholarships

These are the post-matric scholarships offered by the various departments under this scheme:

Backward Classes Welfare Department

1. Vidya Siri is a Food and Accommodation Scholarship Scheme for students who do not get hostel admission 

1. Pre-Matric Scholarship for students in classes 1 to 10. 

1. Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC students 

1. Stipend and fee Concession for nursing students 

1. Fee concession plans for students in government and aided colleges. 

Department of Minority Welfare

1. Pre-Matric for minority students from Class 1 to 10. 

1. Post-Matric Scholarship for Class 11 to PhD students. 

1. Fee Reimbursement for professional and technical courses 

1. Merit Cum Means Scholarship for technical and professional programs. 

Social Welfare Department

1. Pre-Matric for SC students
2. Post-Matric for SC students
3. Schemes for Pre-Matric graduates whose parents have jobs with health hazards or cleaning

1. Prize Money Scholarship for SC/ST students who pass their courses in the first attempt. 

1. Incentive for SSLC Toppers (recently updated to a cash prize of Rs.50,000 via DBT). 

Tribal Welfare Department

1. Pre-Matric for ST students in classes 1 to 10. 

1. Post-Matric for ST students 

1. Higher Education Incentive for ST students. 

Helpline Numbers for SSP Post Matric Scholarship

These are the helpline numbers to know more about this scheme:

State Scholarship Portal Helpline Number: 1902

Backward Classes Welfare Department: 8050770005 / 8050770004

Department of Minority Welfare: 8277799990

Tribal Welfare Department: 9036267776 or 080-22261789

Social Welfare Department: 9482300400 / 08022634300

Department of Agriculture: 1800-425-3553 

Department of Technical Education: 080-22356949 

Department of Minority Welfare Email: gokdomssp2020@gmail.com 

Email: SWDCONTROLROOM@gmail.com

KUTUMBA: 080-22371030

Email: KUTUMBASUPPORT@KARNATAKA.GOV.IN

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