Karnataka BCWD Post-Matric Scholarship 2026-27 Online Application
Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka
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Karnataka BCWD Post-Matric Scholarship 2026-27 Online Application
Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka
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About the role
Backward Classes Welfare Department (BCWD), Government of Karnataka, invites online applications for Post-Matric Scholarships for the academic year 2026-27. The scheme assists backward classes students enrolled in pre-university, ITI, polytechnic, undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional degree courses across government, aided, and recognized unaided institutions within Karnataka. Around 1.5 lakh eligible students receive financial assistance each year under maintenance allowance, fee concessions, and hostel subsidies. Candidates belonging to Category-1 must have an annual family income under ₹2.5 lakh, while those under Category-2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B must have an annual income not exceeding ₹1 lakh. Applications are processed through the unified State Scholarship Portal (SSP). Students who have secured admission for the current academic session and have their Aadhaar seeded with an active bank account should register their claims before the December deadline to prevent payment delays.
Highlights
- Covers maintenance allowance and course fee reimbursement for eligible BC students
- Income ceiling of ₹2.5 lakh for Category-1 and ₹1.0 lakh for 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts
- Zero registration charges across all categories via State Scholarship Portal
Selection process
- 1Validation of student admission through student achievement tracking system (SATS) or university registration number
- 2Aadhaar-based e-KYC and electronic verification of caste and income certificates via Revenue Department database
- 3Institutional level scrutiny and online approval by college scholarship nodal officers
- 4Final administrative approval and DBT disbursement by Taluk Backward Classes Welfare Officers
How to apply
- 1Visit the Karnataka State Scholarship Portal at ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in and create a student account using your Aadhaar number.
- 2Log in with your generated user ID and select Post-Matric BCWD Scholarship for the academic year 2026-27.
- 3Enter your RD numbers for caste and income certificates, alongside your college admission or registration details.
- 4Review fee details fetched automatically from the department database, upload any missing receipts if prompted, and submit.
- 5Download the acknowledgment slip and hand over a signed copy with supporting documents to your college office.
Important dates
- Online Application Starts15 Oct 2026
- Last Date to Submit Online Application15 Dec 2026
- Last Date for College Verification31 Dec 2026
- Taluk Officer Scrutiny & ApprovalJan 2027
- Direct Benefit Transfer Disbursement StartsFeb 2027
Official source & verification
Application status tracker
- Registration opens15 Oct 2026
- Last date to apply15 Dec 2026
Frequently asked questions
Can day scholars also apply for Karnataka BCWD post-matric assistance?
Yes. Both day scholars and students staying in recognized private or college hostels can apply. The maintenance allowance slab differs between hostellers and day scholars based on course category and department norms.
Is an Aadhaar-linked bank account compulsory for this scholarship?
Yes. Payment is released exclusively via Aadhaar-based Direct Benefit Transfer. Your bank account must be actively seeded with NPCI; accounts without Aadhaar linkage fail the automated disbursement process.
Can students who failed their previous year examination receive this scholarship?
Students promoted to the subsequent year can apply. Those repeating an entire academic year in the same class due to failure or detention are not eligible for renewal benefits for that repeated year.
What documents are required to enter the application online?
You need your Aadhaar card, SATS ID or college registration number, Revenue Department RD numbers for caste and income certificates, fee receipt, and details of your active bank account.
Can I claim another government scholarship along with the BCWD scheme?
No. Students cannot draw maintenance allowance or fee reimbursements from two government scholarship programs simultaneously for the same academic year. Double claims lead to cancellation and recovery.