SSP Pre Matric Scholarship 2026-27: Eligibility, Last Date & Apply Online

SSP Pre Matric Scholarship 2026-27 online application has been started by the Government of Karnataka to provide scholarships to school students from economically weaker sections and various reserved categories. Through the State Scholarship Portal (SSP), eligible students studying from Class 1 to Class 10 can apply for scholarships under different welfare departments.

SSP Pre Matric Scholarship 2026-27 : Overview

Scholarship Name	SSP Pre Matric Scholarship 2026-27
State	Karnataka
Beneficiaries	Students of Classes 1 to 10
Application Mode	Online
Official Portal	SSP Karnataka
Scholarship Type	Pre-Matric Scholarship
Academic Session	2026-27

SSP Pre Matric Scholarship 2026-27 Last Date

The Karnataka Government has announced the following department-wise application deadlines:

Department	Last Date
Social Welfare Department	30 June 2026
Tribal Welfare Department	30 June 2026
Backward Classes Welfare Department	30 June 2026
Department of Minorities	30 June 2026
Department of Technical Education	30 June 2026
Department for the Empowerment of Differently abled and senior citizen	30 June 2026
Karnataka building and other constructions workers	30 June 2026

SSP Pre Matric Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

Social Welfare Department

Pre-Matric Scholarship (Class 1-8)

• Student must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
• Annual family income should be below ₹6 lakh.
• Must be studying in Class 1 to 8.
• Must be a domicile of Karnataka.

Pre-Matric Scholarship (Class 9-10)

• Student must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
• Annual family income should be below ₹2.5 lakh.
• Must be studying in Class 9 or 10.
• Must be a domicile of Karnataka.

Scholarship for Children of Parents Engaged in Unclean Occupations

• Open to all categories.
• No income limit.
• Studying in Class 1 to 10.
• Must be a domicile of Karnataka.
• Parent’s Unclean Occupation Certificate is required.

Tribal Welfare Department

Pre-Matric Scholarship (Class 1-8)

• Student must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
• Annual family income should be below ₹6 lakh.
• Must be studying in Class 1 to 8.
• Must be a domicile of Karnataka.

Pre-Matric Scholarship (Class 9-10)

• Student must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
• Annual family income should be below ₹2.5 lakh.
• Must be studying in Class 9 or 10.
• Must be a domicile of Karnataka.

Backward Classes Welfare Department

Prematric Scholarship for BCWD PM YASASVI

• Student must belong to Category-I, 2A, 3A, or 3B.
• Annual family income should not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.
• Must be studying in Class 9 or 10 in a Government School.
• Must be a domicile of Karnataka.

Prematric Scholarship for NTSNT

• Student must belong to Category-I.
• Annual family income should not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.
• Must be studying in Class 1 to 10.
• Must be a domicile of Karnataka.

Minority Welfare Department

Prematric Scholarship for Minority Students

• Student must belong to Muslim, Christian, Jain, Sikh, Parsi, or Buddhist communities.
• Annual family income should not exceed ₹1 lakh.
• Must be studying in Class 1 to 8.
• Must be a domicile of Karnataka.

Agriculture Department

Mukhyamantri Raita Vidyanidhi

• Open to all categories.
• No income limit.
• Only girls studying in Class 8, 9, or 10 are eligible.
• Must be a ward of a farmer.
• FRUITS ID is mandatory.

MMRVN for Agricultural Labour Children

• Open to all categories.
• No income limit.
• Only girls studying in Class 8, 9, or 10 are eligible.
• Must be a ward of a farmer/agricultural labourer.
• FRUITS ID is mandatory.

Labour Department

Pre-Matric Scholarship

• Open to all categories.
• No income limit.
• Student should be studying in Class 1 to 10.
• Must be a ward of a construction worker.
• Labour ID is mandatory.

Sainik Schools

Prematric Scholarship for Students Studying in Sainik Schools

• Open to all categories.
• No income limit.
• Student should be studying in Class 6 to 10.
• Must be enrolled in a Sainik School.
• Must be a domicile of Karnataka.

DTE (Junior Technical Schools)

Stipend for Junior Technical Schools

• Open to all categories.
• No income limit.
• Student should be studying in Class 8 to 10.
• Must be enrolled in a Junior Technical School (JTS).
• Must be a domicile of Karnataka.

Department of Fisheries

Scholarship for Fishermen’s Children

• Open to all categories.
• No income limit.
• Only girls studying in Class 8, 9, or 10 are eligible.
• Must be a ward of a fisherman.
• FRUITS ID is mandatory.

Documents Required

For the online application of SSP Pre Matric Scholarship, applicants may need the following documents while applying:

• SATS ID
• Student Mobile Number
• Income Certificate
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• EWS Certificate (for eligible categories)
• Aadhaar Card
• Bank Account Details
• Labour ID / FRUITS ID / Occupation Certificate (where applicable)
• Karnataka Domicile Proof

How to Apply for SSP Pre Matric Scholarship 2026-27?

1. Visit the SSP Karnataka Portal.
2. Create a student account if not already registered.
3. Log in using your credentials.
4. Select the eligible scholarship scheme.
5. Fill in the application form carefully with all relevant details.
6. Upload the required documents.
7. Verify all details and submit the application.
8. Save the acknowledgment number for future reference.

Important Links

New OTR Registration	NSP One Time Registration
Create New Account	Click Here to Create New Account
Student Login	Student Login to Complete Application Form
Scholarship Status	Check Scholarship Status
KUTUMBA Portal	Registration || KUTUMBA ID
Pre Matric Eligibility	View Eligibility Criteria
Official Website	Visit Official Website

Note: NSP-OTR registration is mandatory to apply for schemes of the Backward Classes welfare, Scheduled Tribe welfare & Scheduled Caste Welfare departments and to avail scholarship. Click here to register NSP-OTR number.