SSP Scholarship 2025 > Complete Guide to Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Schemes, Deadlines, and Financial Support

The SSP Scholarship 2025 is a major initiative of the Government of Karnataka aimed at ensuring that students from various social and economic backgrounds can access education without financial constraints. The State Scholarship Portal (SSP) serves as a unified digital platform where students can apply for multiple pre-matric and post-matric scholarships offered by departments such as Social Welfare, Minority Welfare, Tribal Welfare, Backward Class Welfare, Technical Education, and others.

For the academic year 2025–26, the portal is currently accepting applications, and different departments have already released their respective deadlines. These scholarships support students from Class 1 up to postgraduate and professional programs. Benefits include fee reimbursement, maintenance allowances, food and accommodation assistance, and other targeted support provided through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

The portal focuses on transparency, document authenticity through e-attestation, and timely disbursement of funds. With dedicated schemes for SC, ST, OBC, minority communities, and special categories, SSP remains one of Karnataka’s most comprehensive education support systems.

Overview of the State Scholarship Portal

The SSP Portal was developed to centralize Karnataka’s scholarship processes and reduce paperwork. It also minimizes duplication of applications by verifying academic and personal data digitally. Students can apply for both pre-matric (Class 1–10) and post-matric (Class 11 to PhD or professional courses) schemes from a single login, depending on their eligibility.

SSP Scholarship Highlights (2025–26)

Important Application Dates for SSP Scholarships 2025

Different departments follow separate timelines for scholarship submission. Students must keep track of relevant deadlines to avoid missing out.

Pre-Matric Scholarship Deadlines

Post-Matric Scholarship Deadlines

Note: Dates may be revised based on government notifications.

Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Overview)

The applicant must be a permanent resident of Karnataka. Each scholarship has unique criteria based on community, income level, and the course pursued.
Below is a simplified overview of major eligibility conditions:

• SC Pre-Matric (Class 1–10):
  Income limit up to ₹6 lakh for Classes 1–8; ₹2.5 lakh for Classes 9–10.
• Children of Parents in Unhygienic Occupations:
  No income limit; must be enrolled in Class 1–10.
• SC Post-Matric:
  Income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh (full benefits); up to ₹10 lakh (partial reimbursement).
• ST Pre-Matric:
  Similar structure to SC scheme; income ceiling between ₹2.5–6 lakh.
• ST Post-Matric:
  Income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh (full benefits); up to ₹10 lakh (partial benefits).
• Vidyasiri Food & Accommodation:
  Income ceiling: ₹2.5 lakh (Category I), ₹1 lakh (Category 2A/3A/3B).
• OBC Pre-Matric:
  Income up to ₹2.5 lakh; must secure qualifying grades.
• Minority Pre-Matric:
  Family income ≤ ₹1 lakh.

Scholarship Benefits & Allowances

The scholarship amount varies based on scheme type, community category, course, and study mode (day scholar or hosteller).

Major Scholarship Benefits Breakdown

All payments are processed via Direct Benefit Transfer.

How to Apply for SSP Scholarship 2025

The SSP application process includes registration, login, and document e-attestation.

Registration Steps

1. Visit the official SSP website (pre-matric or post-matric).
2. Select the scholarship type for FY 2025–26.
3. Click Create Account and fill in required details.
4. Verify Aadhaar and link it with a bank account.
5. Provide mobile number, email ID, and OTP verification.
6. Enter ration card details to fetch family member data.
7. Create a login password to complete registration.

Login & Form Submission

1. Go to Student Login on the homepage.
2. Enter username, password, and captcha.
3. Fill in academic, personal, and course information.
4. Upload required documents.
5. Submit the application and save the confirmation receipt.

E-Attestation of Documents

Document verification is mandatory before final approval.

Steps include:

• Opening the e-authentication portal from SSP homepage.
• Verifying Aadhaar and accessing the student profile.
• Uploading certificates and completing the Aadhaar consent form.
• Visiting the college e-attestation officer with original documents.
• Getting approval, after which documents appear under “Approved”.

Documents Required

• Aadhaar card / valid ID proof
• Previous exam marksheet
• Entrance exam results (if applicable)
• Caste certificate
• Income certificate
• Disability certificate
• Ration card
• Domicile certificate
• Recent passport-size photograph

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