SSP Post Matric Scholarship

The Government of Karnataka's SSP Post Matric Scholarshihelps post-matric students from economically disadvantaged families, including Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Class (OBC), and Economically Backward Classes (EBC).

In the system, 30% of the quota is set aside for female students. This scheme has been introduced for overall development and secure future of socially and economically backward students.

Updated On - 04 Oct 2025
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The last date for submitting applications for SSP Post Matric Application 2024-25 is 31st May 2025 for the candidates who are applying through the Backward Classes Welfare Department (excluding PUC, ITI, and Diploma in Polytechnic). 

Important Dates for SSP Post Matric Scholarship 

Given below are the important dates for the SSP Post Matric Scholarship applications across various departments: 

Application 

Last Date to Apply 

Labour Department Scheme  

31 December 2024 

Collegiate Education Department Scheme 

18 January 2025 

Agriculture Department Scheme 

31 January 2025 

Minorities Welfare Department Scheme 

31 March 2025 

Disability Welfare Department Scheme 

12 March 2025 

Tribal Welfare Department Scheme 

25 March 2025 

Social Welfare Department Scheme 

30 March 2025 

Karnataka State Brahmin Development Board Scheme 

31 March 2025 

Arya Vyshya Department Scheme 

31 March 2025 

Backward Classes Welfare Department 

31 May 2025 

Technical Education Scheme 

20 April 2025 

Ayush Department Scheme 

30 April 2025 

Medical Education Scheme 

31 May 2025 

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
benefits of ssp scholarship

Department-Wise SSP Scholarship

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

Department

Name of Scholarship

Technical Education

Reimbursement of SC/ST student fees for engineering and diploma in engineering

Medical Education

Reimbursement of fees of Medical SC/ST students

Minority Welfare

Post matric scholarship

Department of backward class welfare

Fees reimbursement of Post matric scholarship

State Brahmin development board, Karnataka

Post Matric Scholarship

Tribal welfare

Post matric scholarship of ST category student

Social welfare department

Post matric scholarship of schedule caste candidate

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: 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 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: Then, you will need to create a new password and click submit to create your account 

Step 8: You will get your User ID/ SSP ID on your mobile number which you can use for login. 

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. 

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 new password
  4. Re-enter the new password
  5. Click on ‘Get OTP’
  6. Enter OTP and complete the procedure of resetting the 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
  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
  2. Annual family income below Rs.2.50 lakh per annum.
  3. Minimum 50% marks in this previous examination
  4. Students seeking admission in 11th, 12th, B.Com, and ITI courses
  5. Graduates from ST, SC, OBC, central OBC, EBC, and minority categories
  6. Applicants are required to have a bank account that must be linked to their Aadhaar number 

Eligibility Criteria for SSP Pre Matric Scholarship

In order to eligible for Pre Matric Scholarship, a candidate must fulfil the given below criteria: 

  1. Must be a citizen of Karnataka 
  2. Parents or guardians must not have a regular job
  3. Annual family Income below Rs.1 lakh
  4. Minimum 50% marks in the previous board exam
  5. Students from Class 10 and below standards
  6. Minority communities

Check Education loan eligibility criteria here.

Documents Required for SSP Post-Matric Scholarship

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

  1. Income and caste certificates
  2. Aadhar card of applicant and parent
  3. Proof of college fee payment
  4. Ration card number  
  5. Students email ID and mobile number
  6. UDID identification number
  7. District, taluk, address of student’s residence, and assembly constituency
  8. University or college registration number of the students
  9. E-attestation number and hostel details (If applicable)

How to Track Student Scholarship Status

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

Step 1: Visit the official website of SSP

Step 2: On the homepage, click on the link for 'Track Student Scholarship Status'

Step 3: Enter your SATS ID

Step 4: Enter the relevant financial Year.

Step 5: Click on 'Search' button

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

List of Post-Matric Scholarships

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

Backward Classes Welfare Department

  1. Vidya Siri
  2. Pre-Matric
  3. Post-Matric
  4. Stipend and fee Concession for nursing students
  5. Fee concession plan

Department of Minority Welfare

  1. Pre-Matric
  2. Post-Matric
  3. Fee Reimbursement
  4. Merit Cum Means

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

Tribal Welfare Department

  1. Pre-Matric for ST students
  2. Post-Matric 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: 9482300400 / 08022634300

Social Welfare Department: 9482300400 / 08022634300

Department of Agriculture: 1800-425-3553 

Email: SWDCONTROLROOM@gmail.com

KUTUMBA: 080-22371030

Email: KUTUMBASUPPORT@KARNATAKA.GOV.IN

FAQs on SSP Post Matric Scholarship

  • Can a general category student apply for SSP scholarship?

    Yes, the SSP Scholarship scheme is available for domicile students belonging from SC, ST, minority, OBC, as well as from general category.

  • How much money will come for SSP scholarship?

    The money received by the students under the scholarship program depends upon the course selected and other factors. But in general, day scholars receive around Rs.500 per month and hostellers get Rs.1,200 per month from SSP scholarship scheme.

  • How many days will it take to get scholarship amount?

    It takes three to four months for the entire scholarship program to be completed from scrutiny to scholar selection till the closure of the application window.

  • Can I apply for 2 scholarships at a time?

    Yes, candidates can apply for multiple scholarships at a time. But only one scholarship can be availed in a year by the students as per eligibility and selection criteria.

  • Can I apply for both NSP and SSP scholarship?

    Yes, you can apply for both NSP and SSP scholarship at a time. Students must apply under National Scholarship Portal, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, to avail scholarship under SSP. Applying under NSP is essential as the candidates are required to provide the NSP ID while applying for SSP scholarship.

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