Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur

Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi.

Siddaganga Institute of Technology,Tumakuru

Autonomous Institute affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi

Siddaganga Institute of Technology,Tumakuru

Autonomous Institute affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi

State Government Scolarship

Explore a wide range of scholarships and financial aid schemes provided by the State Government for students across various communities. Whether you belong to SC/ST, OBC, minority, or are a child of a teacher or laborer — these schemes aim to empower you through accessible education.

SSP Scholarship (SC/ST - Lower Income Group)
  1. Provided by: Karnataka State Government
  2. Description:Aimed at SC/ST students from economically weaker families, this scheme provides full financial support for pursuing higher studies.
  3. Eligibility: SC/ST students from families below a specified income threshold.
  4. Benefits: Full tuition fee coverage, maintenance allowance, and exam fees.


SSP Scholarship (SC/ST - Higher Income Group)
  1. Provided by: Karnataka State Government
  2. Description: This scholarship is designed to support SC/ST students from higher income families, ensuring that financial background doesn’t limit access to higher education.
  3. Eligibility: SC/ST category students whose family income exceeds the threshold for the lower-income bracket.
  4. Benefits: Tuition fee reimbursement and educational support.


SSP Scholarship (OBC - Backward Community)
  1. Provided by: Karnataka State Government
  2. Description: Support for OBC students belonging to socially and educationally backward communities to continue their higher education.
  3. Eligibility: OBC category students from recognized backward groups.
  4. Benefits:Financial aid covering tuition, exam fees, and living expenses.


SSP Scholarship (OBC - Aryavysya & Brahmin Board)
  1. Provided by: Karnataka State Government
  2. Description: Tailored for OBC students from Aryavysya and Brahmin communities, this scheme provides targeted educational support.
  3. Eligibility: OBC category students under Aryavysya or Brahmin Board.
  4. Benefits:Partial or full tuition fee reimbursement based on eligibility.


KMDC Loan Scheme
  1. Provided by: Karnataka Minority Development Corporation (KMDC)
  2. Description: A loan-based financial support program for minority community students pursuing professional and technical courses.
  3. Eligibility:Students belonging to minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi).
  4. Benefits:Low-interest or interest-free educational loans with flexible repayment.
  5. Note: KMDC Loan applications are accepted via KMDC website.
Teachers' Welfare Scholarship
  1. Provided by: Department of Education, Karnataka
  2. Description: Financial aid for children of teachers, recognizing the contribution of educators to society.
  3. Eligibility:Students whose parents are serving or retired teachers.
  4. Benefits:Support for school or college-level education expenses.
  5. Note: Labour and Teachers’ scholarships may be processed through department-specific portals or your educational institution.
Labour Welfare Scholarship
  1. Provided by: Department of Labour Welfare, Karnataka
  2. Description: This scheme provides financial assistance to children of registered laborers to help them pursue higher education.
  3. Eligibility:Children of workers registered under the Labour Welfare Board.
  4. Benefits:Annual scholarships to support tuition and academic needs.


How To Apply

  • Visit the official SSP portal: https://ssp.karnataka.gov.in

  • Register/Login with your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.

  • Choose the applicable scholarship or loan based on your category and eligibility.

  • Fill in the required details and upload supporting documents (income certificate, caste certificate, marks cards, etc.)

  • Submit the application and regularly check the portal for updates.