Karnataka State Scholarship Portal (SSP) Post-Matric
Unified Karnataka state government scholarship scheme providing fee reimbursement and e-Attestation for domicile students.
About This Scholarship
The State Scholarship Portal (SSP) is the single-window digital scholarship disbursement platform of the Government of Karnataka. Administered by the Social Welfare, Backward Classes Welfare, Minorities Welfare, and Tribal Welfare departments, SSP covers tuition fee concessions and student Vidyasiri food & hostel stipends.
What You'll Receive
Selected students will receive the following benefits as part of the Karnataka State Scholarship Portal (SSP) Post-Matric.
Tuition Fee Concession
Direct fee reimbursement to college / university as per government fee structure.
Vidyasiri Food & Accommodation
₹1,500 per month (up to ₹15,000/year) for students not accommodated in government hostels.
Fee Exemption in CET / PGCET
Reimbursement of exam and counseling seat fees.
Laptop Scheme
Free laptops for 1st year SC/ST students in medical and engineering courses.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria. Please refer to the official guidelines for full details.
- Open to eligible applicants from Karnataka.
- Must be applying for or enrolled in an Diploma / Polytechnic or Undergraduate or Postgraduate or PhD / Research degree at Government of Karnataka (Social Welfare & BCWD).
- Strong academic record as specified in the official guidelines .
- Demonstrated leadership skills, extracurricular involvement, and community engagement.
- Income or category criteria: Below ₹2,50,000 (SC/ST) / ₹1,00,000 to ₹2,50,000 (BCWD Category 1/2A/3A) • Categories: SC, ST, OBC, Minority, General.
- Other programme-specific requirements may apply. Check official guidelines before applying.
Eligibility criteria may vary by programme and are subject to change. Always check the official scholarship guidelines before applying.
Documents Required
Prepare the following documents for your application. The exact requirements may vary.
Karnataka Domicile / RD Certificate Number
15-digit Revenue Department RD number for Caste & Income certificates (Atalji Janasnehi Kendra).
Student Aadhaar & Bank Seeding
Aadhaar authenticated via OTP and mapped on NPCI Aadhaar payment bridge.
SSLC / 10th Registration Number
KSEEB or CBSE registration number for automated verification.
College Registration & Course USN
University Seat Number (USN) or college admission registration number.
e-Attested Documents
Fee receipt and study certificate attested by institutional e-Attestation officer.
Follow these 5 visual steps to complete and submit your official scholarship application from your desktop or mobile browser.
Create Account on SSP Portal
Visit ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in and generate Student ID using Aadhaar authentication.
Fetch RD Caste & Income Records
Enter your 15-digit RD number from Atalji Janasnehi Kendra; certificates are pulled automatically.
Submit e-Attestation Request
Upload study certificate and fee receipt on the SSP e-Attestation portal and get approval from college officer.
Apply for Post-Matric Scholarship
Select your department (SC, ST, BCWD, or Minorities), link e-attestation IDs, and submit.
Aadhaar DBT Disbursement
Track payment status on SSP dashboard and PFMS transaction gateway.