
Karnataka Pre-Matric Scholarship 2025-26 for Minority Students: Apply by Sept 30
\Bengaluru, July 3, 2025: The Karnataka Govt has announced the opening of applications for the Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for the 2025-26 academic year, aimed at supporting students from minority communities studying in Classes 1 to 8. Eligible students from Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, and Zoroastrian (Parsi) communities can apply through the State Scholarship Portal (SSP) before the deadline of September 30, 2025.
How to Apply Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for the 2025-26
Applications must be submitted online through the SSP portal at ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in/ssppre/. Applicants are required to have an Aadhaar number or Aadhaar Enrollment ID, a National Scholarship Portal (NSP) ID, and a valid income certificate. The process involves registering on the SSP portal, filling out the application form, and uploading necessary documents, including income and caste certificates issued by the Tahsildar. For detailed guidelines, students can visit the Directorate of Minorities’ official website at dom.karnataka.gov.inhttps://dom.karnataka.gov.in/.Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be residents of Karnataka.
- They must belong to a minority community (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, or Parsi).
- The annual family income should not exceed INR 2.5 lakh.
- Students must be enrolled in Classes 1 to 8 in a recognized school.
- A minimum of 50% marks in the previous examination is required (with a 5% relaxation for SC/ST students in certain cases).
Key Dates and Contact Information
The last date to submit applications is September 30, 2025. For assistance, students can contact the Department of Minority Welfare at 8277799990 or the State Scholarship Helpline at 1902. Issues with the application process can also be addressed by visiting the SSP portal’s helpdesk section.This scholarship program underscores Karnataka’s commitment to inclusive education, empowering students from marginalized communities to pursue their academic goals without financial constraints. Students and parents are encouraged to apply early to ensure timely processing.Check the Tweet-
ಅರ್ಹ ಅಲ್ಪಸಂಖ್ಯಾತ ಸಮುದಾಯದ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಿಗಾಗಿ ಮೆಟ್ರಿಕ್ ಪೂರ್ವ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿವೇತನಕ್ಕೆ ಅರ್ಜಿ ಆಹ್ವಾನ
— Department of Minority Welfare, Govt of Karnataka (@DOMGOK) July 3, 2025
2025-26ನೇ ಶೈಕ್ಷಣಿಕ ಸಾಲಿನ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯದ ಅರ್ಹ ಅಲ್ಪಸಂಖ್ಯಾತರ ಸಮುದಾಯದ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಿಂದ ಮೆಟ್ರಿಕ್ ಪೂರ್ವ (1 ರಿಂದ 8ನೇ ತರಗತಿ) ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ ವೇತನಕ್ಕೆ SSP ಪೋರ್ಟಲ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ ಆನ್ಲೈನ್ ಮೂಲಕ ಅರ್ಜಿ ಆಹ್ವಾನಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ. pic.twitter.com/AagoSwzfhU
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