What is Karnataka SC Post-Matric Scholarship?
Delivered jointly by the Dr B R Ambedkar Development Corporation (DBADC) and the Social Welfare Department, this is a Central Scheme under the Ministry of Social Justice that Karnataka implements for its Scheduled Caste students — Class 11 through PhD, including full-fee professional courses like Engineering, Medical, Law, and MBA. Full tuition is reimbursed regardless of course, plus monthly maintenance layered on top: day scholars get ₹300-₹550 depending on course, hostellers ₹530-₹1,200. Family income must stay under ₹2.5 lakh, and applications run via the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) each July-November — reaching 8 lakh+ SC students across Karnataka annually.
Karnataka SC Post-Matric Scholarship — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Karnataka SC Post-Matric Scholarship 2026 — Full Tuition + ₹1,200/Month for Scheduled Caste Students |
| State | Karnataka (कर्नाटक) |
| Launched By | Government of Karnataka |
| Launch Year | 2008 |
| Benefit | Full tuition fee + ₹530-₹1,200/month (Hosteller) maintenance for SC students Class 11 to PhD |
| Category | Education |
| Beneficiaries | 8 lakh+ SC students annually in Karnataka |
| Last Verified | 25 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://scholarships.gov.in |
Karnataka SC Post-Matric Scholarship — Dr BR Ambedkar Development Corporation और Social Welfare Department — SC छात्रों को Class 11 से PhD तक पूरी tuition fee + ₹530-₹1,200/माह (Hosteller) maintenance allowance। परिवार आय ≤ ₹2.5 लाख। 8 लाख+ SC छात्र सालाना। scholarships.gov.in पर जुलाई-नवंबर apply।
पूरी tuition fee + ₹530-₹1,200/माह maintenance allowance — SC छात्र Class 11 से PhD
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಪರಿಶಿಷ್ಟ ಜಾತಿ (SC) ಪೋಸ್ಟ್ ಮ್ಯಾಟ್ರಿಕ್ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿವೇತನ DBADC ಮತ್ತು ಸಮಾಜ ಕಲ್ಯಾಣ ಇಲಾಖೆ ನೀಡುವ ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಯೋಜನೆಯಾಗಿದ್ದು 11ನೇ ತರಗತಿಯಿಂದ ಪಿಎಚ್ಡಿ ವರೆಗೆ SC ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಶುಲ್ಕ + ₹530-₹1,200/ತಿಂಗಳ ನಿರ್ವಹಣಾ ಭತ್ಯೆ ಒದಗಿಸುತ್ತದೆ.
📌 फायदा: ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಶುಲ್ಕ + ₹530-₹1,200/ತಿಂಗಳ (ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ ನಿಲಯ) ನಿರ್ವಹಣಾ ಭತ್ಯೆ — SC ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಿಗೆ 11ನೇ ತರಗತಿಯಿಂದ ಪಿಎಚ್ಡಿ ವರೆಗೆ
पात्रता:
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಪರಿಶಿಷ್ಟ ಜಾತಿ, ₹2.5 ಲಕ್ಷ ಕ್ಕಿಂತ ಕಡಿಮೆ ವಾರ್ಷಿಕ ಕುಟುಂಬ ಆದಾಯ, ಹಿಂದಿನ ವರ್ಷ ತೇರ್ಗಡೆ ಆಗಿರಬೇಕು.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
scholarships.gov.in ನಲ್ಲಿ ಜುಲೈ-ನವೆಂಬರ್ ಮಧ್ಯೆ ಆಧಾರ್ ಇ-ಕೆವೈಸಿ ಮೂಲಕ ನೋಂದಾಯಿಸಿ 'ಪರಿಶಿಷ್ಟ ಜಾತಿ ಪೋಸ್ಟ್ ಮ್ಯಾಟ್ರಿಕ್ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿವೇತನ' ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಮಾಡಿ ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿ.
Benefits of Karnataka SC Post-Matric Scholarship
✅ Full tuition fee + ₹530-₹1,200/month (Hosteller) maintenance for SC students Class 11 to PhD
पूरी tuition fee + ₹530-₹1,200/माह maintenance allowance — SC छात्र Class 11 से PhD
Who is Eligible for Karnataka SC Post-Matric Scholarship?
- ✓ Must be a Karnataka resident whose caste appears on the state's official SC list
- ✓ Enrolled in Class 11, 12, ITI, Diploma, UG, PG, or PhD at a recognised institution
- ✓ Family's annual income must stay below ₹2.5 lakh
- ✓ Only needs to have passed the previous qualifying exam — no minimum percentage is required
- ✓ Should hold an Aadhaar Card showing a Karnataka address
- ✓ Must not be claiming any other central or state scholarship for the same course and year
Documents Required for Karnataka SC Post-Matric Scholarship
How to Apply for Karnataka SC Post-Matric Scholarship Online?
- 1scholarships.gov.in (National Scholarship Portal) पर जाएं
- 2New Registration: Aadhaar + Karnataka address + mobile OTP verify करें
- 3Login → 'Post-Matric Scholarship for SC' → Karnataka select करें
- 4Academic details, SC caste details, family income, course details fill करें
- 5Documents upload: SC cert, income cert, marksheet, bonafide, fee receipt, bank passbook
- 6Institution verifies → DBADC/Social Welfare Dept approves → DBT in 60-90 days
Official Government Portal — Karnataka
Applications go through scholarships.gov.in only. Applying is free of charge — no agent, middleman or "consultant" is ever required.
🔗 Apply at National Scholarship Portal — scholarships.gov.in- 1scholarships.gov.in पर login करें
- 2Click 'Check Your Status'
- 3Application ID से status track करें: Submitted → Institution Verified → Dept Approved → Disbursed
Frequently Asked Questions — Karnataka SC Post-Matric Scholarship
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