• Karnataka launched SSP Scholarship 2026 for financially weak students
• Covers pre-matric (class 1-10) and post-matric (after class 10) students
• Aims to reduce dropout rates and make students self-dependent
• Open to SC, ST, Minority, OBC, and general categories
• Provides up to Rs 1200 per month financial help
• Apply through the official website after checking who can apply
• Scholarship amount takes 3-4 months to be disbursed

The Karnataka government started a new plan to help poor students. It gives money to kids from class 1 to 10 and even after that. Students who need help can ask for it on the website. This plan will help more kids go to school for longer. It will also stop many kids from leaving school early. The money will make it easier for poor families to send their children to school.

• allowed students can apply online
• Helps students pay for their education
• Motivates students to study more
• Reduces school dropouts

Note: Also Check: Karnataka Construction Workers Children Scholarship

The Technical Education Department helps students learn job skills.

• Must live in Karnataka
• Family income between Rs 2.5 lakh to 10 lakh for fee refund
• For Defence Scholarship, SC/ST parents must be in Army/Navy/Air Force

Medical Education Department helps students This department gives money to poor students. They help students learn. The government wants more kids to go to school.

Also check the Karnataka Farmer Child Scholarship. It helps poor farmers' kids go to school. The government gives money to these students. This helps them study better.

Karnataka state Brahmin development board helps poor students. They give money for school. This is called a scholarship. It is for students from class 1 to 10 and after class 10 too. The board wants to help more kids stay in school. They also want students to be able to take care of themselves. To get this help, students must follow some steps. The board hopes this will make education better for many children in Karnataka.

• Family income Rs 100000 or less for fee refund

Tip: Department of Backward Class Welfare

• For category 1: Family income Rs 2.5 lakh or less
• For category 2A, 3A, 3B, OBC: Family income Rs 100000 or less

The Department of Disability Welfare helps people with special needs. They give money to students who can't pay for school. They also make life easier for disabled people.

• No income limit for SC, ST, BCM, Brahmin, or general category

The minorities welfare department helps poor students get education. They give money to students from class 1 to 10 and above. This helps many students study.

• Family income Rs 2 lakh or less for fee refund/post matric scholarship
• Family income Rs 2.5 lakh or less for merit cum means scholarship

Heads up: The Ayush Department helps students who cannot pay for school. They give money to poor students. This helps more children go to school and finish their studies.

The Social Welfare Department helps poor students get education. They give money to students through scholarships. This helps students stay in school and become independent.

• Family income Rs 2.5 lakh or less per year for fee refund

Keep in mind: The Tribal Welfare Department helps poor students. They give money to students from class 1 to 10. This helps kids stay in school. It also helps older students after class 10. The department wants to make students independent.

• Family income Rs 2.5 lakh or less per year for SC category fee refund

Good to know: Also check the NMMS Scholarship. It helps students who need money for school. You can apply for it too.

• Help students who can’t pay for school
• Students don’t need to depend on others for money
• Karnataka government gives money for higher studies
• Motivate more students to study further
• Lower dropout rates
• Create more jobs as more students study

• Apply online through one digital platform
• All Karnataka students can study despite money problems
• Only for Karnataka residents
• Fewer students will drop out
• Students don’t have to quit school due to money issues
• Money sent directly to student’s bank account

To apply for SSP Scholarship 2026, follow these steps: 1. Go to the official website. 2. Check if you can apply. 3. Fill out the form carefully. 4. Upload all needed papers. 5. send your form on time. 6. Wait for the result.

• Go to the state scholarship SSP Portal
• Click on create account on the homepage
• Select your plan, caste/class, and institution
• Enter Aadhaar details if you have one
• Fill in other details and send OTP
• Enter more details and upload documents
• Click send to apply

• Aadhaar card of student and parent
• College fee receipt
• Hostel ID (private or government)
• Mobile number
• College registration number
• Ration card number
• UDID
• Caste/EWS certificate
• Income certificate
• Government-approved disability card number

• Register on the official website
• Department checks all applications
• Institute-level verification done
• Approved applications get benefits

Quick note: The Karnataka government started SSP scholarships to help students who can’t pay for good education. Now students don’t need others to pay for their studies. The Karnataka government will give them money. allowed students should check the official website for details. Always check if you qualify before applying.

• E-Attestation/Post Matric Scholarship help desk: 080-35254757
• Email: postmatrichelp@karnataka.gov.in
• Social Welfare Department: 9008400010/9008400078
• Minority Welfare Department: 080-22535931
• Scheduled Tribes welfare department: 080-22261789
• Backward Classes Welfare Department: 080-8050770005

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