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

SSP Pre Matric Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

Common Eligibility Criteria

The following eligibility conditions are generally applicable to most SSP Pre-Matric Scholarship schemes:

• The applicant should be a domicile of Karnataka (where applicable).
• The student must be studying in a recognized school in the eligible class for the respective scholarship scheme.
• The applicant must satisfy the category/community requirements specified for the selected scholarship scheme.
• The scholarship application must be submitted through the SSP Portal within the prescribed deadline.

SSP Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme-wise Eligibility

Department	Scholarship Scheme	Eligibility Criteria
Social Welfare Department	Pre-Matric Scholarship (Class 1–8)	Student must belong to the SC category, have an annual family income below ₹6 lakh, and be studying in Class 1–8.
Social Welfare Department	Pre-Matric Scholarship (Class 9–10)	Student must belong to the SC category, have an annual family income below ₹2.5 lakh, and be studying in Class 9 or 10.
Social Welfare Department	Scholarship for Children of Parents Engaged in Unclean Occupations	Open to all categories with no income limit. Student must be studying in Class 1–10 and submit a Parent’s Unclean Occupation Certificate.
Tribal Welfare Department	Pre-Matric Scholarship (Class 1–8)	Student must belong to the ST category, have an annual family income below ₹6 lakh, and be studying in Class 1–8.
Tribal Welfare Department	Pre-Matric Scholarship (Class 9–10)	Student must belong to the ST category, have an annual family income below ₹2.5 lakh, and be studying in Class 9 or 10.
Backward Classes Welfare Department	Prematric Scholarship for BCWD PM YASASVI	Student must belong to Category-I, 2A, 3A, or 3B, have an annual family income not exceeding ₹2.5 lakh, and be studying in Class 9 or 10 in a Government School.
Backward Classes Welfare Department	Prematric Scholarship for NTSNT	Student must belong to Category-I, have an annual family income not exceeding ₹2.5 lakh, and be studying in Class 1–10.
Minority Welfare Department	Prematric Scholarship for Minority Students	Student must belong to the Muslim, Christian, Jain, Sikh, Parsi, or Buddhist community, have an annual family income not exceeding ₹1 lakh, and be studying in Class 1–8.
Agriculture Department	Mukhyamantri Raita Vidyanidhi	Open to all categories with no income limit. Only girl students studying in Class 8, 9, or 10 are eligible. Applicant must be a ward of a farmer and possess a valid FRUITS ID.
Agriculture Department	MMRVN for Agricultural Labour Children	Open to all categories with no income limit. Only girl students studying in Class 8, 9, or 10 are eligible. Applicant must be a ward of a farmer/agricultural labourer and possess a valid FRUITS ID.
Labour Department	Pre-Matric Scholarship	Open to all categories with no income limit. Student must be studying in Class 1–10, be a ward of a registered construction worker, and possess a valid Labour ID.
Sainik Schools	Prematric Scholarship for Students Studying in Sainik Schools	Open to all categories with no income limit. Student must be studying in Class 6–10 and be enrolled in a Sainik School.
DTE (Junior Technical Schools)	Stipend for Junior Technical Schools	Open to all categories with no income limit. Student must be studying in Class 8–10 and be enrolled in a Junior Technical School (JTS).
Department of Fisheries	Scholarship for Fishermen’s Children	Open to all categories with no income limit. Only girl students studying in Class 8, 9, or 10 are eligible. Applicant must be a ward of a fisherman and possess a valid FRUITS ID.

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.

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

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.