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Karnataka Vidyasiri Scholarship 2026 — ₹1,500/month + Free Hostel for OBC/SC/ST Students

2026 ✓Karnataka · कर्नाटकEducation✅ ₹1,500/month food + hostel allowance + ₹1,200/year books — for outstation studentsUpdated: 25 May 2026
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Reviewed by Riya Sharma, Editor · Last verified: 25 May 2026
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What is Karnataka Vidyasiri?

Karnataka Vidyasiri Scholarship (Backward Classes Welfare Department) provides ₹1,500/month food + hostel allowance to OBC/SC/ST/Minority students who couldn't get government hostel admission. Also includes book/stationery allowance ₹1,200/year. Aim: support poor outstation students attending Karnataka colleges. Income limit ₹1 lakh (rural) / ₹2.5 lakh (urban). Apply via ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in (State Scholarship Portal — SSP).

Karnataka Vidyasiri — Quick Overview

Scheme NameKarnataka Vidyasiri Scholarship 2026 — ₹1,500/month + Free Hostel for OBC/SC/ST Students
StateKarnataka (कर्नाटक)
Launched ByGovernment of Karnataka
Launch Year2017
Benefit₹1,500/month food + hostel allowance + ₹1,200/year books — for outstation students
CategoryEducation
Last Verified25 May 2026
Official Portalhttps://ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in
📖ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ವಿದ್ಯಾಸಿರಿ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿವೇತನ — ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾಹಿತಿKannada

ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ವಿದ್ಯಾಸಿರಿ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿವೇತನ ಹಿಂದುಳಿದ ವರ್ಗ ಕಲ್ಯಾಣ ಇಲಾಖೆ ನೀಡುವ ₹1,500/ತಿಂಗಳ ಆಹಾರ ಮತ್ತು ವಸತಿ ಭತ್ಯೆ ಯೋಜನೆಯಾಗಿದ್ದು ಊರು ಬಿಟ್ಟು ಓದುವ ಒಬಿಸಿ/ಎಸ್‌ಸಿ/ಎಸ್‌ಟಿ/ಅಲ್ಪಸಂಖ್ಯಾತ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಅನ್ವಯಿಸುತ್ತದೆ.

📌 फायदा: ₹1,500/ತಿಂಗಳ ಆಹಾರ + ವಸತಿ ಭತ್ಯೆ (ವಾರ್ಷಿಕ ₹15,000) + ₹1,200 ಪುಸ್ತಕ ಭತ್ಯೆ

पात्रता:

ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ವಾಸಸ್ಥ, ಒಬಿಸಿ/ಎಸ್‌ಸಿ/ಎಸ್‌ಟಿ/ಅಲ್ಪಸಂಖ್ಯಾತ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ, ಮನೆ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆ ಹೊರಗಡೆ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಓದುತ್ತಿರಬೇಕು, ಕುಟುಂಬ ಆದಾಯ ₹1 ಲಕ್ಷ (ಗ್ರಾಮೀಣ) / ₹2.5 ಲಕ್ಷ (ನಗರ).

अर्ज कसा करावा:

ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in ನಲ್ಲಿ ನೋಂದಾಯಿಸಿ 'ವಿದ್ಯಾಸಿರಿ' ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಮಾಡಿ ಜಾತಿ, ಆದಾಯ, ಕಾಲೇಜು ದಾಖಲಾತಿ ದಾಖಲೆಗಳನ್ನು ಅಪ್ಲೋಡ್ ಮಾಡಿ.

Benefits of Karnataka Vidyasiri

✅ ₹1,500/month food + hostel allowance + ₹1,200/year books — for outstation students

Who is Eligible for Karnataka Vidyasiri?

  • ✓ Karnataka domicile
  • ✓ OBC/SC/ST/Minority/Cat-1 category
  • ✓ Studying in govt-recognized college outside home district
  • ✓ Not residing in any government/aided hostel
  • ✓ Family income ≤ ₹1 lakh (rural) / ₹2.5 lakh (urban)
  • ✓ Minimum 50% in qualifying exam

Documents Required for Karnataka Vidyasiri

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How to Apply for Karnataka Vidyasiri Online?

  1. 1Open ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in and locate the registration or apply option
  2. 2Authenticate with your Aadhaar-linked mobile number (OTP verification)
  3. 3Complete the application form carefully — personal, bank and address details
  4. 4Upload scans of Aadhaar, Karnataka Domicile (Nativity certificate), Caste/Income certificate
  5. 5Cross-check every entry, then submit and save the reference number
  6. 6Track the application from the portal's status section while it is verified
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Official Government Portal — Karnataka

Applications go through ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in only. Applying is free of charge — no agent, middleman or "consultant" is ever required.

🔗 Apply at ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in
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Frequently Asked Questions — Karnataka Vidyasiri

(1) Karnataka domicile + OBC/SC/ST/Cat-1/Minority; (2) Studying outside home district in recognized college; (3) NOT staying in any govt/aided hostel; (4) Family income ≤ ₹1 lakh rural / ₹2.5 lakh urban; (5) Min 50% in qualifying exam; (6) Not receiving any other food/hostel allowance from govt.

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