The SSP Post Matric Scholarship 2025 is a financial aid program launched by the Government of Karnataka to support students from SC, ST, and OBC categories in pursuing higher education after Class 10. This scheme provides fee reimbursement and other benefits to eligible students studying in colleges, universities, and technical institutes across Karnataka.
In this article, we’ve shared complete information about the Karnataka SSP Post Matric Scholarship, including how to apply online, last date, eligibility, benefits, required documents, important links, and official contact details.
What is SSP Post Matric Scholarship?
The SSP Post Matric Scholarship is a Karnataka state government initiative to help students from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) financially, so they can continue post-secondary education without worrying about tuition or hostel fees.
SSP Post Matric Scholarship 2025 – Last Dates
| Name of the Department | Apply Last Date |
|---|---|
| Collegiate Education Department Scheme | 15 December 2025 |
| Backward Classes Welfare Department Scheme | 20 December 2025 |
| Disability Welfare Department Scheme | 30 December 2025 |
| Labour Department Scheme | 30 December 2025 |
| Technical Education Department Scheme | 31 December 2025 |
| Social Welfare Department Scheme | 15 January 2026 |
| Monorities Welfare Department Scheme | 31 January 2026 |
| Arya Vyshya Department Scheme | 28 February 2026 |
| Ayush Department Scheme Apply Last Date | 28 February 2026 |
| Karnataka State Brahmin Development Board Scheme | 28 February 2026 |
Note: Registration in KUTUMBA Portal is mandatory for the students to apply for scholarship in State Scholarship Portal. KUTUMBA Registration and KUTUMBA ID Link is given in Important Link Section.
- For the students to complete the application submission Process in SSP, it is mandatory that the student’s academic information for the year 2025-26 is available in either the UUCMS portal or the concerned University/Board pushes the academic data of the UNIDATA server.
- For a student to apply as a hosteller in SSP, it is mandatory that the hostel registration information of the students is available either in the State Hostel Portal (SHP) or in SSp-HMIS Portal.
- All Portal mentioned above Link is given below in Important Link Section.
Students Belonging to Schedule Caste Category who are applying for Post Matric Scholarship and those who have already applied for Post Matric Scholarship for FY 2025-26 can download Freeship Card in their Login after completing Aadhaar e-KYC
Eligibility Criteria for SSP Post Matric Scholarship
General Eligibility:
- Must be a resident of Karnataka.
- Must belong to SC/ST/OBC/Brahmin/Minority/Disabled categories.
- Must have scored at least 50% in the previous examination.
- Family income limit varies by department.
Department-wise Income Criteria:
| Department | Income Limit | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Social Welfare / Tribal Welfare | ≤ ₹2,50,000 | Full fee reimbursement |
| Backward Class Welfare | Cat-1: ≤ ₹2,50,000Others: ≤ ₹1,00,000 | Full fee reimbursement |
| Minority Welfare | ≤ ₹2,00,000 | Fee + hostel fee reimbursement |
| Technical / Ayush Education | ₹2,50,000 – ₹10,00,000 | Full fee reimbursement |
| Disability Welfare | No income limit | Full fee reimbursement |
| Brahmin Development Board | ≤ ₹10,00,000 | Full fee reimbursement |
Documents Required for SSP Post Matric Scholarship
Make sure you have these documents ready while applying:
- Aadhaar card (student & parent)
- Income and Caste/EWS certificate
- Ration card number
- Fee receipt from institution
- Hostel ID (if applicable)
- College/institution registration number
- UDID/Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Valid mobile number and email
- Address details with District, Taluk, and Assembly constituency
How to Apply Online for SSP Post Matric Scholarship 2025?
Follow these steps to apply online:
First, you must complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the NSP (National Scholarship Portal).
Step 1: Registration
- Visit ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in
- Create an account using your Aadhaar and mobile number
- Verify using OTP and fill in your personal details
Step 2: Application Process
- Log in using your User ID and Password
- Complete your student profile
- Upload the required documents
- Select the scholarship scheme under your department
- Review and submit the application
SSP Post Matric Apply Links
| New OTR Registration | Click Here for One Time Registration |
| Create New Account | Click Here to Create New Account |
| Student Login | 2025-26 || 2024-25 || 2023-24 |
| KUTUMBA Portal | Registration || KUTUMBA ID |
| SSP Post Matric Scholarship Eligibility Criteria | Check Eligibility Criteria |
| e-attestation Manual for Students | View Manual || e-attestation Link |
| Important Links | UUCMS || UNIDATA || SHP || HMIS |
| Official Website | Visit Official Website |
List of Departments Offering SSP Post Matric Scholarship
| Department | Scholarship Scheme |
|---|---|
| Social Welfare | SC Post Matric Scholarship |
| Technical Education | Fee Reimbursement for Engineering/Diploma (SC/ST) |
| Tribal Welfare | ST Post Matric Scholarship |
| Minority Welfare | Merit-cum-Means and Post Matric Scholarship |
| Medical Education | Fee Reimbursement for Medical SC/ST Students |
| Brahmin Development Board | Post Matric Scholarship for Brahmin Students |
| Backward Class Welfare | Vidyasiri, Fee Reimbursement, Post Matric Scholarship |
| Disability Welfare | Post Matric Scholarship for Disabled Students |
Help Desk – Contact Details
- E-Attestation & General Queries: 080-35254757
- Social Welfare Dept.: 9008400010 / 9008400078
- Minority Welfare Dept.: 080-22535931
- Tribal Welfare Dept.: 080-22261789
- Backward Classes Welfare: 080-8050770005
FAQs – SSP Post Matric Scholarship 2025
Q1. What is the last date to apply for SSP Post Matric Scholarship 2025?
A. The last date is 28 February 2026.
Q2. Who is eligible for the SSP Post Matric Scholarship?
A. Students from SC, ST, OBC, Minority, Brahmin, and Disability categories residing in Karnataka with qualifying income and academic records.
Q3. What is the official website of SSP Post Matric Scholarship?