Karnataka Raitha Vidya Nidhi

What is Karnataka Raitha Vidya Nidhi?

Karnataka Raitha Vidya Nidhi (KRVN) is the Karnataka state government's flagship education scholarship for children of small and marginal farmers — providing financial assistance of ₹2,500 to ₹11,000 per year (course-dependent) to support school, college, and professional course students in Karnataka. Launched in 2021 and expanded in the Karnataka Budget 2026-27 with ₹350+ crore allocation, the scheme covers children whose parents own less than 5 hectares of agricultural land, have a valid Fruits ID (Farmer's Registration), and whose annual family income is below ₹8 lakh. Scholarship amounts: Class 8-10 — ₹2,500/year; Class 11-12 — ₹3,500/year; ITI/Diploma — ₹5,000/year; BA/BCom/BSc — ₹7,500/year; Engineering/Medical/Law/MBA — ₹11,000/year. Application is online at the State Scholarship Portal (SSP) with Aadhaar, Fruits ID, and educational certificates. Approximately 8 lakh+ farmer children are projected to benefit annually as the scheme is scaled up in 2026-27.

Who is Eligible for Karnataka Raitha Vidya Nidhi?

• ✓ Father/mother must be a registered farmer in Karnataka with valid Fruits ID (Farmer's Registration)
• ✓ Family agricultural landholding less than 5 hectares (small or marginal farmer category)
• ✓ Annual family income below ₹8 lakh (income certificate from Tehsildar)
• ✓ Student must be Karnataka domicile — studying in Karnataka recognised school/college/institute
• ✓ Class 8 to PG / Engineering / Medical / Law / MBA — all levels covered
• ✓ Minimum 50% marks in previous academic year (relaxed to 40% for SC/ST/OBC)

Documents Required for Karnataka Raitha Vidya Nidhi

How to Apply for Karnataka Raitha Vidya Nidhi Online?

1. 1Ensure your parent (farmer) is registered on the Karnataka Fruits Portal (Farmer's Registration & Unified Beneficiary Information System) with a valid Fruits ID
2. 2Visit Karnataka State Scholarship Portal — ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in
3. 3Click 'Student Registration' → enter Aadhaar number, mobile, and email → complete Aadhaar e-KYC verification
4. 4Log in → 'Apply for Scholarship' → select 'Raitha Vidya Nidhi (Farmer Children)'
5. 5Fill the form: student details, parent's Fruits ID, agricultural land holding, family income, current course details
6. 6Upload required documents: Aadhaar, parent's Fruits ID, Karnataka domicile, income certificate, marksheet, college bonafide, fee receipt, bank passbook
7. 7Submit application — note your unique Application ID for status tracking
8. 8Application verified by: (a) College Principal/Headmaster, (b) Department of Agriculture (Fruits ID verification), (c) Education Department (DSWO/DDPI)
9. 9On approval, scholarship amount credited directly to student's Aadhaar-linked bank account via DBT — single or two installments depending on course
10. 10Renew the scholarship every year by re-applying with the latest marksheet and bonafide — minimum 50% marks (40% for reserved) needed to retain scholarship

Frequently Asked Questions — Karnataka Raitha Vidya Nidhi