SSP Karnataka Pre Matric Scholarship 2026-27 – Eligibility, Last Date, Apply Online
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The Karnataka Social Security Portal (SSP) has started accepting applications for the Pre Matric Scholarship 2026-27. The scholarship is offered under multiple sponsoring departments - including Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare, Backward Classes Welfare, Minority Welfare, Agriculture, Labour, Disability Welfare, and more - covering students from Class 1 to Class 10. Eligible students who are domiciles of Karnataka can apply online through the SSP student portal. The last date to apply for FY 2026-27 is 30th September 2026 across all participating departments.
SSP Pre Matric Scholarship 2026-27 – Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Portal Name | Karnataka Social Security Portal (SSP) |
| Scholarship Name | Pre Matric Scholarship |
| Financial Year | 2026-27 |
| Mode of Application | Online only, through SSP student login |
| Last Date to Apply | 30th September 2026 |
| Eligible Classes | 1st to 10th Standard (varies by scheme) |
| Eligible State | Karnataka domicile students only |
| Sponsoring Departments | Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare, Backward Classes Welfare, Minorities, Technical Education, Disability & Senior Citizen Empowerment, Karnataka Building & Other Construction Workers, and others |
| Official Website | ssp.karnataka.gov.in |
SSP Pre Matric Scholarship 2026-27 – Last Date by Department
| Financial Year | Department | Last Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Social Welfare Department | 30/09/2026 |
| 2026-27 | Tribal Welfare Department | 30/09/2026 |
| 2026-27 | Backward Classes Welfare Department | 30/09/2026 |
| 2026-27 | Department of Minorities | 30/09/2026 |
| 2026-27 | Department of Technical Education | 30/09/2026 |
| 2026-27 | Department for the Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens | 30/09/2026 |
| 2026-27 | Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers | 30/09/2026 |
SSP Pre Matric Scholarship Eligibility Criteria - Department Wise
Social Welfare Department
| Sponsoring Scheme Name | Family's Annual Income | Class | Category | Eligible Criteria | Occupation Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre Matric Scholarship (1st to 8th Std) | Less than ₹6 lakh | 1-8th | Student belonging to Scheduled Caste | Should be a domicile of Karnataka | NA |
| Pre Matric Scholarship (9th & 10th Std) | Less than ₹2.5 lakh | 9-10th | Student belonging to Scheduled Caste | Should be a domicile of Karnataka | NA |
| Prematric Scholarship for children whose parents are engaged in unclean occupation | No income limit | 1-10th | All | Should be a domicile of Karnataka | Parent's unclean occupation certificate required |
Tribal Welfare Department
| Sponsoring Scheme Name | Family's Annual Income | Class | Category | Eligible Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre Matric Scholarship (1st to 8th Std) | Less than ₹6 lakh | 1-8th | Student belonging to Scheduled Tribe | Should be a domicile of Karnataka |
| Pre Matric Scholarship (9th & 10th Std) | Less than ₹2.5 lakh | 9-10th | Student belonging to Scheduled Tribe | Should be a domicile of Karnataka |
Backward Classes Welfare Department
| Sponsoring Scheme Name | Family's Annual Income | Class | Category | Eligible Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prematric Scholarship for BCWD PM YASASVI | Less than or equal to ₹2.5 lakh | 9-10th (Govt. School) | Student belonging to Category CAT-1, 2A, 3A & 3B | Should be a domicile of Karnataka |
| Prematric Scholarship for NTSNT | Less than or equal to ₹2.5 lakh | 1-10th | Student belonging to Category CAT-1 | Should be a domicile of Karnataka |
Minority Welfare Department
| Sponsoring Scheme Name | Family's Annual Income | Class | Category | Eligible Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prematric Scholarship for Class 1 to 8 Minorities | Less than or equal to ₹1 lakh | 1-8th | Students belonging to Muslim, Christian, Jain, Sikh, Parsi, or Buddhist religions | Should be a domicile of Karnataka |
Agriculture Department
| Sponsoring Scheme Name | Family's Annual Income | Class | Category | Eligible Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mukhyamantri Raita Vidyanidhi | No caste, no income limit - Fruits ID compulsory | For girls studying in Class 8th, 9th & 10th only | All | Ward of a Farmer |
| MMRVN for Agriculture Labour Children | No caste, no income limit - Fruits ID compulsory | For girls studying in Class 8th, 9th & 10th only | All | Ward of a Farmer |
Labour Department
| Sponsoring Scheme Name | Family's Annual Income | Class | Category | Eligible Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Matric Scholarship for Labour Department | No caste, no income limit - Labour ID compulsory | 1-10th | All | Ward of a Construction Worker |
Disability Welfare Department - Sainik Schools
| Sponsoring Scheme Name | Family's Annual Income | Class | Category | Eligible Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prematric Scholarship for students studying in Sainik Schools | No caste, no income limit - for students studying in Sainik Schools | 6-10th | All | Should be a domicile of Karnataka |
Department of Technical Education (JTS)
| Sponsoring Scheme Name | Family's Annual Income | Class | Category | Eligible Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stipend for Junior Technical Schools | No caste, no income limit - for students studying in JTS Schools | 8-10th | All | Should be a domicile of Karnataka |
Department of Fisheries
| Sponsoring Scheme Name | Family's Annual Income | Class | Category | Eligible Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Fisheries Scholarship | No caste, no income limit - Fruits ID compulsory | For girls studying in Class 8th, 9th & 10th only | All | Ward of a Fisherman |
Documents Required for SSP Pre Matric Scholarship
- Student's SATS ID
- Student's Mobile Number
- Income / Caste / EWS Certificate (applicable only for Brahmin category students) - number in the name of the student starting with "RD-"
- Relevant department-specific ID where applicable (e.g., Fruits ID for Agriculture/Fisheries schemes, Labour ID for Labour Department scheme, occupation certificate for unclean occupation scheme)
How to Apply for SSP Pre Matric Scholarship 2026-27 - Step by Step
- Visit the official SSP student login portal.
- Log in to your existing SSP Student account, or register if applying for the first time.
- Keep your SATS ID, mobile number, and Income/Caste/EWS certificate details ready before starting.
- From your Profile Menu, update your name and gender as per Aadhaar, and update your mobile number/password if required.
- Select the applicable scholarship scheme based on your class, category, and sponsoring department.
- Fill in the required personal, academic, and income/caste details.
- Upload the relevant certificates/documents as applicable to your scheme.
- Submit the application before the last date - 30th September 2026.
- Use the SSP student login to track your scholarship application status.
SSP Student Login - Profile Menu Options
- Update Name as per Aadhaar
- Change Mobile Number
- Change Password
- Change Gender as per Aadhaar
SSP Pre Matric Scholarship Helpline Details
| Department | Contact Number | |
|---|---|---|
| SSP Helpline | 1902 | - |
| Social Welfare Department | 9482300400 / 080-22634300 | [email protected] |
| Tribal Welfare Department | 9482300400 / 080-22634300 / 9036267776 / 080-22261789 / 080-22261702 / 080-22261703 / 080-22261704 | [email protected] |
| Department of Minority Welfare | 8277799990 | - |
| Backward Classes Welfare Department | 8050770004 / 8050770005 | - |
| Department of Agriculture | 1800-425-3553 | - |
| Kutumba | 080-22371030 | [email protected] |
Important Links
- Apply Online (SSP Student Login): Apply Here
- Official Details/Notification Page: ssp.karnataka.gov.in
